Big Horn County, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Big Horn County, WY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 77% of counties in Wyoming
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C
Income Below averageAmong the 3 least wealthy counties in Wyoming
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 77% of counties in Wyoming
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Big Horn County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 11,828 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.7 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.11% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 42.4 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 4,460 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Big Horn County grew by 4.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 11,828 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Big Horn County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 21.4% of residents. That is 3.5 points above Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,207 18.7% -2.6 pts
- Millennials 29–44 2,148 18.2% -3.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 2,433 20.6% +0.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 2,531 21.4% +3.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wyoming, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 48.8% of the people living in Big Horn County and men 51.2%.
- Women 48.8% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 51.2% Wyoming 50.9%
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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 | $64,430 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.01% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Big Horn County is about 16% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Big Horn County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $204,032 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $823 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.9% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Big Horn County is about 20.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $823 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Big Horn County spend about 24 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 99 hours, about 4.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Big Horn County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.9 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 23.7 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 99 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,067 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 331 | 263 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wyoming:
Niobrara County (7.6 min), Washakie County (7.9 min), Hot Springs County (8.1 min).
Slowest:
Sublette County (20.5 min), Crook County (17.5 min), Lincoln County (17.3 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 | 2.59 | 2.34 | 2.53 |
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).
Big Horn County, WY Compared With Nearby Counties
How Big Horn County, WY compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Horn County, WY | 11,828 | $64,430 #2/2 | $204,032 #2/2 | 11.9 min #1/2 |
| Sheridan County, WY | 32,052 | $72,117 | $624,999 | 12.5 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Big Horn County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Big Horn County, Wyoming?
About 11,828 people live in Big Horn County, Wyoming, in 4,460 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 42.4, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Big Horn County, Wyoming mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Big Horn County, Wyoming has 4 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 4% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Big Horn County, Wyoming an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($204,032 against $64,430), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $823 a month takes about 15% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Big Horn County, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Big Horn County, Wyoming is only 3.3%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Big Horn County, Wyoming?
18.9% of adults in Big Horn County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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