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Weston County

Wyoming · 6,840 residents (2025 est.) · 2,398.005 sq mi
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Weston County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $221,700. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,826
+3%since 2000
from 6,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 3 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.0
+8%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,840 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Weston County
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(342)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(389)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.7%(322)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.1%(488)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(219)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410%(686)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.4%(1,050)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.4%(708)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.3%(1,112)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.9%(952)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.9%(402)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(156)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,509
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,348 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,697
+163%since 2000
from $17,366 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.5%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
+6%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing18.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
13.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.1%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+23%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Weston County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(6,298)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(137)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(5,818)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(365)
Asian0.5%(32)
Other8.9%(610)
Diversity Score
33
+119%since 2009
from 15 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
13
−11%since 2020
from 14 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.1%(212)
Spaniard0.7%(45)
Guatemalan0.4%(30)
Salvadoran0.1%(9)
Asian origin
Thai0.5%(32)
Asian Indian0.2%(16)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German23.8%(1,623)
English19.6%(1,338)
Irish13.2%(900)
American4.8%(326)
Italian3.6%(248)
Norwegian3.6%(248)
Scottish2.9%(199)
Welsh2.2%(151)
Polish1.9%(132)
Dutch1.7%(114)
French1.1%(77)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.9%(63)
Russian0.6%(42)
Danish0.6%(40)
British0.5%(37)
Slovak0.5%(35)
Czech0.3%(21)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(17)
Finnish0.2%(16)
Canadian0.2%(13)
Hungarian0.2%(11)
Belgian0.1%(10)
Greek0.1%(9)
Austrian0.1%(8)
Swiss0%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.8%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.2%
+11.1 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.7%(861)
Married48.6%(1,567)
Widowed3.3%(106)
Divorced21.4%(690)
Women 15+
Never married17.2%(438)
Married55.4%(1,412)
Widowed15.9%(405)
Divorced11.5%(294)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weston County, Wyoming?

Weston County, Wyoming has about 6,826 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weston County, Wyoming earns about $89,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weston County, Wyoming expensive?

In Weston County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $221,700, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Weston County, Wyoming?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Weston County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weston County, Wyoming?

About 9.0% of people in Weston County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weston County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Weston County, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 308 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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