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Story

Wyoming · 903 residents · 7.13 sq mi
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Story is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $86,964. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $328,700. With a median age of 58.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
903
+2%since 2000
from 887 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
127 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 124 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.9
+22%since 2000
from 48.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5867469071K1K2000201020202024Story
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,964
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,437
+107%since 2000
from $20,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+46.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$328,700
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,207
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $566 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
13.0% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(831)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.9%(71)
Diversity Score
8
+89%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−16.2 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−6%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Story, Wyoming?

Story, Wyoming has about 903 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Story, Wyoming?

The typical household in Story, Wyoming earns about $86,964 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 $328,700, and the typical rent is about $1,207 a month.

How educated are people in Story, Wyoming?

About 14.6% 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 0.0% 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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