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Hot Springs County

Wyoming · 4,812 residents · 2,004.431 sq mi
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Hot Springs County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,469. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $117,800. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,812
−1%since 2000
from 4,882 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+10%since 2000
from 44.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,469
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,888 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,269
+50%since 2000
from $16,858 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing7.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+4%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(4,614)
Black0.3%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(116)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(358)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(4,550)
Black0.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(105)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other1.9%(94)
Diversity Score11.7%(561)
Diversity Score
12
+59%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.2%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hot Springs County, Wyoming?

Hot Springs County, Wyoming has about 4,812 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hot Springs County, Wyoming earns about $42,469 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 $117,800, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Hot Springs County, Wyoming?

About 19.3% 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 9.1% 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 3 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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