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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Washakie County

Wyoming · 8,388 residents · 2,238.679 sq mi
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The short version

Washakie County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,172. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $54,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.2
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,388
+1%vs 2000
vs 8,289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.2
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K8K8K9K1990201020202024Washakie County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,172
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,943 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,017
−38%vs 2000
vs $17,780 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
11.2%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $81,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$297
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $393 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(7,143)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(951)
Asian0.7%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(2,279)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(7,726)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(790)
Asian1.1%(94)
Other6.8%(568)
Diversity Score35%(2,936)
Diversity Score
35
+27%vs 2000
vs 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.8%
−6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+51%vs 2000
vs 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Home value$227,500+317%
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Home value$394,900+623%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Washakie County, Wyoming?

Washakie County, Wyoming has about 8,388 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Washakie County, Wyoming earns about $25,172 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Washakie County, Wyoming expensive?

In Washakie County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $54,600, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Washakie County, Wyoming?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Washakie County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Washakie County, Wyoming?

About 11.2% of people in Washakie County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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3 census tracts
Census Tract 2Census Tract 3.02Census Tract 3.01
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 82401ZIP 82442
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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