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Wamsutter

Wyoming · 451 residents · 1.627 sq mi
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Wamsutter has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $130,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 275%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
+73%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
277 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+15%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1312183063934801990201020202024Wamsutter
2024269
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,750
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,917
+169%since 2000
from $18,943 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.636
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing26.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance19%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,700
+275%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.2%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
48.1% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+209%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.1%(76)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.7%(337)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino19.7%(89)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(12)
Diversity Score47%(212)
Diversity Score
47
+62%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.0 min
−38%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Female
42.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wamsutter, Wyoming?

Wamsutter, Wyoming has about 451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wamsutter, Wyoming?

The typical household in Wamsutter, Wyoming earns about $54,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wamsutter, Wyoming expensive?

In Wamsutter, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $130,700, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Wamsutter, Wyoming?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wamsutter, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wamsutter, Wyoming?

About 6.1% of people in Wamsutter, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wamsutter, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Wamsutter, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 206 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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