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Red Butte

Wyoming · 410 residents · 0.438 sq mi
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Red Butte is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,411. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $318,700. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
410
−7%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
936 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,002 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.7
+18%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3605116628129632000201020202024Red Butte
2024580
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,411
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,350 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,542
+18%since 2000
from $26,751 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$318,700
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,018
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
10.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+108%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(371)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(18)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.6%(7)
Diversity Score17.5%(72)
Diversity Score
18
+207%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 80.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−85.1 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Butte, Wyoming?

Red Butte, Wyoming has about 410 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Butte, Wyoming earns about $81,411 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 $318,700, and the typical rent is about $1,018 a month.

How educated are people in Red Butte, Wyoming?

About 23.2% 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 4.3% of people in Red Butte, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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