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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Converse County

Wyoming · 12,052 residents · 4,254.995 sq mi
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The short version

Converse County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,603. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $82,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,052
+8%since 1990
from 11,128 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.5
+18%since 1990
from 31.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,603
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,713 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,744
+56%since 1990
from $12,023 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$349
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.0%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+10%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(10,763)
Black0%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(454)
Asian0.4%(46)
Diversity Score16.8%(1,866)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(11,072)
Black0.1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(660)
Asian0.3%(31)
Diversity Score14.2%(1,711)
Diversity Score
14
−15%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.4%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 23.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Converse County to nearby counties

CONVERSE COUNTY VS
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Income$64,113+62%
Home value$221,500+170%
Population2,341−83%
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CONVERSE COUNTY VS
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Income$72,156+82%
Home value$273,000+233%
Population80,526+483%
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CONVERSE COUNTY VS
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Income$67,718+71%
Home value$297,900+263%
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CONVERSE COUNTY VS
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Income$89,509+126%
Home value$221,700+170%
Population6,840−51%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Converse County, Wyoming?

Converse County, Wyoming has about 12,052 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Converse County, Wyoming?

The typical household in Converse County, Wyoming earns about $39,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Converse County, Wyoming expensive?

In Converse County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $82,100, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in Converse County, Wyoming?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Converse County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Converse County, Wyoming?

About 11.6% of people in Converse County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Converse County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Converse County, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 924 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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4 census tracts
Census Tract 9564Census Tract 9566Census Tract 9565Census Tract 9567
4 ZIP codes
ZIP 82633ZIP 82637ZIP 82229ZIP 82224
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