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Washam

Wyoming · 187 residents · 3.11 sq mi
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With 187 people, Washam is a city in Wyoming. The median age is 66.7, about 28 years above the US median. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. Since 2000 the city has more than tripled, up 144 people. 0% of residents were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

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
+149%since 2009
from 24 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
66.7
+76%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.11 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
0511031542062000201020202024Washam
2024187
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3428.9%(54)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7466.3%(124)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(9)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
Persons per household
2.79 people
+107%since 2010
from 1.35 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Scottish4.8%(9)
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%
+53.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+86.6 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
86.6%
+34.4 ptssince 2020
from 52.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(120)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married86.6%(58)
Widowed13.4%(9)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
95.2%
+95.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
64.7%
−35.3 ptssince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
71.1%
+36.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
35.3%
+35.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 100.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
71.1%
+36.8 ptssince 2020
from 34.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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

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