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Niobrara County

Wyoming · 2,341 residents (2025 est.) · 2,626.028 sq mi
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Niobrara County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,113. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $221,500. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,368
−2%since 2000
from 2,407 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+3%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
54.9
+28%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,341 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Niobrara County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.6%(62)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.7%(65)
US avg: 6%
10 to 141.9%(44)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.9%(93)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.1%(96)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.8%(373)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.4%(246)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.7%(207)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.9%(401)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.2%(432)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.7%(206)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6%(143)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,113
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,701 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,634
+164%since 2000
from $15,757 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
+10%since 2010
from 0.412 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Information1.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,500
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$605
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+41%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,337)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(36)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,059)
Black3.5%(82)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(133)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(94)
Diversity Score
30
+21%since 2009
from 25 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

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.5%(130)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German23.6%(558)
English16.6%(393)
Irish13%(309)
Swedish4%(95)
Czech3.7%(87)
Swiss3.5%(84)
American3.5%(83)
French2.8%(66)
Norwegian2.7%(64)
Scotch-Irish2.5%(59)
Danish1.7%(40)
Polish1.1%(27)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish0.7%(17)
Dutch0.6%(14)
Portuguese0.6%(14)
Scottish0.6%(14)
British0.5%(13)
Serbian0.5%(13)
Greek0.5%(11)
Italian0.1%(3)
Welsh0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+8%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.9%
−79.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married22.4%(220)
Married62.1%(609)
Widowed2.3%(23)
Divorced13.1%(129)
Women 15+
Never married15%(182)
Married58.1%(706)
Widowed15.1%(184)
Divorced11.8%(144)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niobrara County, Wyoming?

Niobrara County, Wyoming has about 2,368 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Niobrara County, Wyoming earns about $64,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niobrara County, Wyoming expensive?

In Niobrara County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $221,500, and the typical rent is about $605 a month.

How educated are people in Niobrara County, Wyoming?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Niobrara County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niobrara County, Wyoming?

About 12.0% of people in Niobrara County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niobrara County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Niobrara County, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 131 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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