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Story

Wyoming · 1,054 residents · 7.13 sq mi
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Story is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $113,590. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $437,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,054
+19%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
148 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
−6%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5867469071K1K2000201020202024Story
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$113,590
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,041
+115%since 2000
from $20,053 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+40.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
−30%since 2010
from 0.481 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$437,200
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
43.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−80.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+5%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(868)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(37)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,054)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−28%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.0%
+36.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.5%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+14.5 ptssince 2012
from 1.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2017
from 79.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Story, Wyoming?

Story, Wyoming has about 1,054 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Story, Wyoming?

The typical household in Story, Wyoming earns about $113,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Story, Wyoming expensive?

In Story, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $437,200.

How educated are people in Story, Wyoming?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Story, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Story, Wyoming?

About 1.9% of people in Story, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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