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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hot Springs County

Wyoming · 4,882 residents · 2,004.431 sq mi
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Hot Springs County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,888. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $79,500. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% 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

4,882
+2%since 1990
from 4,809 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.2
+16%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Hot Springs County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,888
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,858
+41%since 1990
from $11,940 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.6%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,500
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $53,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
31.6% rent
2.7
+23%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(4,651)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(562)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(4,614)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(116)
Asian0.2%(10)
Diversity Score7.3%(358)
7
−37%since 1990
from 12 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.9%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.2%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.3%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−25%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hot Springs County, Wyoming?

Hot Springs County, Wyoming has about 4,882 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Hot Springs County, Wyoming?

The typical household in Hot Springs County, Wyoming earns about $29,888 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hot Springs County, Wyoming expensive?

In Hot Springs County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $79,500, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Hot Springs County, Wyoming?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Hot Springs County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hot Springs County, Wyoming?

About 10.6% of people in Hot Springs County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hot Springs County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Hot Springs County, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 73 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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