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Reliance

Wyoming · 714 residents · 4.122 sq mi
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Reliance is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $34,000. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714
+7%since 2000
from 665 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.0
+4%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
42304576839102000201020202024Reliance
2024572
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2019
Per capita income
$34,858
+129%since 2000
from $15,222 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Information29.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing29.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,000
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.8%
−54.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−45%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
2000 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(583)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8%(53)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.7%(144)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(603)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(88)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score28.9%(206)
Diversity Score
29
+33%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+131%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
40.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reliance, Wyoming?

Reliance, Wyoming has about 714 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Reliance, Wyoming?

The typical household in Reliance, Wyoming earns about $63,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reliance, Wyoming expensive?

In Reliance, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $34,000, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Reliance, Wyoming?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Reliance, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reliance, Wyoming?

About 2.3% of people in Reliance, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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