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Sweetwater County

Wyoming · 43,806 residents · 10,426.98 sq mi
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Sweetwater County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,828. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $169,500. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43,806
+16%since 2000
from 37,613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
−4%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K39K41K43K46K1990201020202024Sweetwater County
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,828
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,537 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,961
+58%since 2000
from $19,575 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing18.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.6%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
27.9% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+22%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(32,675)
Black0.7%(270)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(3,545)
Asian0.6%(235)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(9,355)
2010
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(35,432)
Black0.9%(415)
Hispanic / Latino15.3%(6,689)
Asian0.7%(324)
Other3.2%(1,383)
Diversity Score41.8%(18,325)
Diversity Score
42
+68%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?

Sweetwater County, Wyoming has about 43,806 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sweetwater County, Wyoming earns about $69,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sweetwater County, Wyoming expensive?

In Sweetwater County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $169,500, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Sweetwater County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?

About 8.2% of people in Sweetwater County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sweetwater County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Sweetwater County, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,983 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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13 census tracts
Census Tract 9709.05Census Tract 9709.02Census Tract 9708Census Tract 9706.01Census Tract 9707Census Tract 9711Census Tract 9706.02Census Tract 9705Census Tract 9709.03Census Tract 9712Census Tract 9709.04Census Tract 9716Census Tract 9710
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 82901ZIP 82935ZIP 82932ZIP 82934ZIP 82336ZIP 82938ZIP 82945ZIP 82943ZIP 82322ZIP 82929ZIP 82942
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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