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Superior

Wyoming · 184 residents · 1.118 sq mi
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Superior is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,528. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. 13% 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 $78,600. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
184
−25%since 2000
from 244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 218 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.8
+43%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1141832523213901990201020202024Superior
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,528
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,010
+145%since 2000
from $17,157 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.3%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing34.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$78,600
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
8.5% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+58%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.3%(81)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.3%(144)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino17.4%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score38.2%(70)
Diversity Score
38
+15%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.7 min
+19%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
41.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% 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
3.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
Female
41.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.5%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Superior, Wyoming?

Superior, Wyoming has about 184 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Superior, Wyoming?

The typical household in Superior, Wyoming earns about $76,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Superior, Wyoming expensive?

In Superior, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $78,600.

How educated are people in Superior, Wyoming?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Superior, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Superior, Wyoming?

About 0.0% of people in Superior, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Superior, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Superior, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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