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Vista West

Wyoming · 953 residents · 4.663 sq mi
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Vista West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,850. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $468,300. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
953
−5%since 2000
from 1,008 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
204 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.7
+50%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
6818109391K1K2000201020202024Vista West
2024953
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,850
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,865 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,512
+95%since 2000
from $25,846 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.1%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
+27%since 2010
from 0.260 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing19.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade15.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$468,300
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
5.1
+73%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(969)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(837)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(116)
Diversity Score26.7%(255)
Diversity Score
27
+1216%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+194%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−29.0 ptssince 2011
from 90.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.2%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.9%
+23.1 ptssince 2012
from 2.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−89.6 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% 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 Vista West, Wyoming?

Vista West, Wyoming has about 953 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vista West, Wyoming?

The typical household in Vista West, Wyoming earns about $91,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vista West, Wyoming expensive?

In Vista West, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $468,300.

How educated are people in Vista West, Wyoming?

About 30.4% of adults age 25 and over in Vista West, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vista West, Wyoming?

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

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