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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rawlins

Wyoming · 8,538 residents · 8.248 sq mi
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Rawlins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,600. Population has declined 9% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $67,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,538
−9%since 1990
from 9,379 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,035 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,137 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.1
+17%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Rawlins
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,241 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,887
+54%since 1990
from $11,609 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
67.7%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
32.3% rent
1.8
−9%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(8,109)
Black0.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(1,940)
Asian0.8%(71)
Diversity Score55.9%(5,243)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(6,367)
Black0.8%(68)
Hispanic / Latino21%(1,797)
Asian0.8%(70)
Diversity Score45.6%(3,894)
46
−18%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.7%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 81.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.9%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.3 min
−13%since 1990
from 11.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rawlins, Wyoming?

Rawlins, Wyoming has about 8,538 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rawlins, Wyoming?

The typical household in Rawlins, Wyoming earns about $36,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rawlins, Wyoming expensive?

In Rawlins, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $67,400, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Rawlins, Wyoming?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rawlins, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rawlins, Wyoming?

About 13.7% of people in Rawlins, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rawlins, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Rawlins, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 841 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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