Big Horn County, WY Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Big Horn County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,909 | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.8 | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.23% | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.8 | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,357 | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Big Horn County grew by 3.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 11,737 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Big Horn County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Big Horn County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,545 | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.53% | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.0% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Big Horn County is about 19% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Big Horn County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $212,907 | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $875 | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 77.2% | 71.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Big Horn County is about 20.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $875 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Big Horn County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 104 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Big Horn County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.4 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.9 | 26.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 104 | 111 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,215 | $3,429 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.6% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 331 | 263 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wyoming:
Hot Springs County (7.6 min), Washakie County (7.9 min), Niobrara County (7.9 min).
Slowest:
Sublette County (20.2 min), Crook County (17.0 min), Lincoln County (16.0 min).
The average commute time in Big Horn County is 12 minutes, shorter than the 13 minutes in Wyoming.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Big Horn County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Big Horn County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.9% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.4), Albany County (0.4), Sheridan County (0.3).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.2), Uinta County (0.2), Converse County (0.2).
Health
Big Horn County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Big Horn County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.1 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 14.1% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.3% | 18.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.8), Albany County (0.8), Crook County (0.8).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.8), Hot Springs County (0.8), Fremont County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Big Horn County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Big Horn County, Wyoming?
The population of Big Horn County, Wyoming is 11,909, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Big Horn County, Wyoming?
The population density of Big Horn County, Wyoming is 3.8 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Big Horn County, Wyoming?
The median household income in Big Horn County, Wyoming is $60,545, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Big Horn County, Wyoming?
The median home price in Big Horn County, Wyoming is $212,907, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Big Horn County, Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in Big Horn County, Wyoming is 5.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.