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Rafter J Ranch

Wyoming · 1,293 residents · 0.66 sq mi
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Rafter J Ranch is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $160,705. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $1,267,900. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 154%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,293
+14%since 2000
from 1,138 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,959 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,724 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.1
+47%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Rafter J Ranch
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$160,705
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,199 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$72,610
+159%since 2000
from $28,078 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
79.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.300
−10%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information2.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,267,900
+154%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,939
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,188 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.9
+82%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
48
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,093)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(43)
Diversity Score8%(104)
Diversity Score
8
+12%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.4%
+28.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+37%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2011
from 87.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−50.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
−85.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2016
from 86.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2016
from 12.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming?

Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming has about 1,293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming?

The typical household in Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming earns about $160,705 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming expensive?

In Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $1,267,900, and the typical rent is about $2,939 a month.

How educated are people in Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming?

About 67.3% of adults age 25 and over in Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming?

About 0.0% of people in Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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