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Story

Wyoming · 828 residents · 7.13 sq mi
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Story has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,227. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $304,500. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
828
−7%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
116 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
54.2
+12%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5867469071K1K2000201020202024Story
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,227
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,484
+32%since 2000
from $20,053 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.481
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade22.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing13.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food9.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$304,500
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.6%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
21.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
70.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.2
+150%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(802)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(14)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.8%(40)
Diversity Score
5
+15%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−17.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
−20%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Story, Wyoming?

Story, Wyoming has about 828 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Story, Wyoming?

The typical household in Story, Wyoming earns about $33,227 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 $304,500, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Story, Wyoming?

About 13.5% 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 12.7% of people in Story, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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

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