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Red Butte

Wyoming · 580 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Red Butte is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $190,444. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $374,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. 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 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
580
+32%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,324 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+1%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3605116628129632000201020202024Red Butte
2024580
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$190,444
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,350 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,855
+90%since 2000
from $26,751 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
−7%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$374,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.0
+5%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.7%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(53)
Diversity Score
9
+60%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+56%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% 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%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−40.9 ptssince 2011
from 80.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
79.8%
+52.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.9%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2012
from 3.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 85.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Butte, Wyoming?

Red Butte, Wyoming has about 580 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Red Butte, Wyoming?

The typical household in Red Butte, Wyoming earns about $190,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Butte, Wyoming expensive?

In Red Butte, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $374,800.

How educated are people in Red Butte, Wyoming?

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

What is the poverty rate in Red Butte, Wyoming?

About 0.0% of people in Red Butte, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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