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Crook County

Wyoming · 7,181 residents · 2,854.48 sq mi
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Crook County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,898. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,300. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,181
+22%since 2000
from 5,887 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+13%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K8K1990201020202024Crook County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,898
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,601 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,726
+71%since 2000
from $17,379 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.6%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing12.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,300
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $393 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
17.7% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+48%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(5,729)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(54)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(154)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(6,766)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(112)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other3.3%(237)
Diversity Score12.1%(868)
Segregation Score11.5%(828)
Diversity Score
12
+363%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
12
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+37%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crook County, Wyoming?

Crook County, Wyoming has about 7,181 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Crook County, Wyoming earns about $66,898 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crook County, Wyoming expensive?

In Crook County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $239,300, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Crook County, Wyoming?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Crook County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crook County, Wyoming?

About 8.4% of people in Crook County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crook County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Crook County, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,887 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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