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Vista West

Wyoming · 940 residents · 4.663 sq mi
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Vista West is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $336,700. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents. Households here earn about 47% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
940
−7%since 2000
from 1,008 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
202 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 216 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.3
+26%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
6818109391K1K2000201020202024Vista West
2024953
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,250
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,865 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,857
+74%since 2000
from $25,846 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
62.3%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$336,700
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 90.9% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(891)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other6.1%(57)
Diversity Score18.9%(177)
Diversity Score
19
+829%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+108%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2011
from 90.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vista West, Wyoming?

Vista West, Wyoming has about 940 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vista West, Wyoming earns about $96,250 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 $336,700.

How educated are people in Vista West, Wyoming?

About 29.8% 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 2.6% of people in Vista West, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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