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Thermopolis

Wyoming · 3,009 residents · 2.387 sq mi
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Thermopolis has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,868. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $103,500. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,009
−5%since 2000
from 3,172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,261 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.0
+8%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Thermopolis
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,868
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,205 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,011
+50%since 2000
from $16,648 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing10%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $412 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−33.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
5.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
−3%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(2,994)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(73)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(240)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(2,863)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(65)
Asian0.5%(15)
Other1.7%(52)
Diversity Score11.3%(340)
Diversity Score
11
+49%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+26%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% 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
4.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thermopolis, Wyoming?

Thermopolis, Wyoming has about 3,009 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thermopolis, Wyoming?

The typical household in Thermopolis, Wyoming earns about $40,868 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thermopolis, Wyoming expensive?

In Thermopolis, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $103,500, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Thermopolis, Wyoming?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thermopolis, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thermopolis, Wyoming?

About 10.2% of people in Thermopolis, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thermopolis, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Thermopolis, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 238 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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

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