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Weston County

Wyoming · 6,838 residents · 2,398.005 sq mi
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Weston County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,600. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,838
+3%since 2000
from 6,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+11%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K7K1990201020202024Weston County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,333
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,348 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,573
+53%since 2000
from $17,366 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,600
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$761
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+58%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(6,298)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(137)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(398)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(6,106)
Black0.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(295)
Asian0.4%(26)
Other5.2%(354)
Diversity Score23.9%(1,634)
Segregation Score14.4%(985)
Diversity Score
24
+299%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
14
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weston County, Wyoming?

Weston County, Wyoming has about 6,838 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weston County, Wyoming earns about $53,333 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 $166,600, and the typical rent is about $761 a month.

How educated are people in Weston County, Wyoming?

About 17.2% 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 15.3% 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 320 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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