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Powell

Wyoming · 6,419 residents · 4.288 sq mi
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Powell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,227. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,419
+19%since 2000
from 5,373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,497 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,253 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+4%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K7K1990201020202024Powell
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,227
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,467
+103%since 2000
from $14,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,300
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$858
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+13%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(4,920)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(366)
Asian0.4%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.2%(925)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(5,379)
Black0.4%(23)
Hispanic / Latino10%(642)
Asian1%(61)
Other2.9%(189)
Diversity Score32.3%(2,072)
Diversity Score
32
+88%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.5 min
−10%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.7%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell, Wyoming?

Powell, Wyoming has about 6,419 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powell, Wyoming?

The typical household in Powell, Wyoming earns about $60,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powell, Wyoming expensive?

In Powell, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $198,300, and the typical rent is about $858 a month.

How educated are people in Powell, Wyoming?

About 32.9% of adults age 25 and over in Powell, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powell, Wyoming?

About 12.2% of people in Powell, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powell, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Powell, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,127 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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