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Washam

Wyoming · 187 residents · 3.112 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 144 residents. With a median age of 66.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 66.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
187
+335%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
60 / sq mi
+335%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.7
+76%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0511031542062000201020202024Washam
2024187
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$34,906
+88%since 2000
from $18,583 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
86.6%
+54.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.113
−71%since 2010
from 0.393 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing100%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction100%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
39.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+46.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.2%
+44.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
Female
35.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+86.6 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% 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 Washam, Wyoming?

Washam, Wyoming has about 187 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Washam, Wyoming?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Washam, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washam, Wyoming?

About 4.8% of people in Washam, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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