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Purple Sage

Wyoming · 489 residents · 0.329 sq mi
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Purple Sage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,432. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
28% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
489
+18%since 2000
from 413 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,486 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+60%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2494596698791K2000201020202024Purple Sage
2024489
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,432
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,303 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,444
Unchangedsince 2000
from $16,394 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
+2%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade48%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade29%
US avg: 6.9%
Information20.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$892
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $423 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−51.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
72.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−56.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(287)
Black3.1%(13)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(76)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.3%(195)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino46.2%(226)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(18)
Diversity Score66.8%(326)
Diversity Score
67
+41%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−6%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
39.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 26.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Foreign born
26.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−58.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
38.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 41.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.8%
−45.0 ptssince 2013
from 62.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 86.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2016
from 67.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
35.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 32.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Purple Sage, Wyoming?

Purple Sage, Wyoming has about 489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Purple Sage, Wyoming?

The typical household in Purple Sage, Wyoming earns about $55,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Purple Sage, Wyoming expensive?

In Purple Sage, Wyoming, the typical rent is about $892 a month.

How educated are people in Purple Sage, Wyoming?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Purple Sage, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Purple Sage, Wyoming?

About 20.2% of people in Purple Sage, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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