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Moorcroft

Wyoming · 946 residents · 1.263 sq mi
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Moorcroft has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $197,300. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
946
+17%since 2000
from 807 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
749 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 639 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.1
−14%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6568931K1K2K1990201020202024Moorcroft
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,953 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,666
+44%since 2000
from $16,476 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,300
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
30.1% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+81%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(786)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(872)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score3.9%(37)
Diversity Score
4
+15%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
−19.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.1%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 80.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moorcroft, Wyoming?

Moorcroft, Wyoming has about 946 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moorcroft, Wyoming?

The typical household in Moorcroft, Wyoming earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moorcroft, Wyoming expensive?

In Moorcroft, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $197,300, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Moorcroft, Wyoming?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Moorcroft, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moorcroft, Wyoming?

About 0.0% of people in Moorcroft, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moorcroft, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Moorcroft, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 211 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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