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Ralston

Wyoming · 107 residents · 5.647 sq mi
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Ralston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,285. Population has fallen 54% since 2000, a loss of 126 residents. With a median age of 66.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 66.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
107
−54%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
19 / sq mi
−54%since 2000
from 41 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.2
+45%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
611983364736102000201020202024Ralston
2024107
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,285
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,924
+30%since 2000
from $22,320 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.284
−30%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade43.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
23.4%
−61.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
76.6% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+69.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.2%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.7%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.6%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other33.6%(36)
Diversity Score83.3%(89)
Diversity Score
83
+449%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.8%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 86.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.9%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
Female
33.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.4%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2012
from 31.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
43.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2013
from 58.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2017
from 69.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2016
from 87.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 9.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralston, Wyoming?

Ralston, Wyoming has about 107 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ralston, Wyoming?

The typical household in Ralston, Wyoming earns about $36,285 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ralston, Wyoming?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ralston, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ralston, Wyoming?

About 23.4% of people in Ralston, 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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