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Purple Sage

Wyoming · 319 residents · 0.329 sq mi
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Purple Sage has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,316. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 29.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 43.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
52% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

319
−23%since 2000
from 413 in 2000
2000 – 2024
970 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
29.4
+16%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 20002024
2494596698791K2000201020202024Purple Sage
2024489
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,316
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,303 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$21,246
+30%since 2000
from $16,394 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
43.7%
+35.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade39.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade27.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

52.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.4% in 2000
47.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41.2%(131)
41
−13%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.3 min
−46%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
49.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
10.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 26.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
70.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
16.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
41.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
16.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
47.9%
−14.9 ptssince 2013
from 62.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Purple Sage, Wyoming?

Purple Sage, Wyoming has about 319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Purple Sage, Wyoming earns about $51,316 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Purple Sage, Wyoming?

About 7.8% 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 43.7% of people in Purple Sage, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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

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