Converse 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 | Converse County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,915 | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.3 | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.47% | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.8 | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 5,707 | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Converse County grew by 6.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 13,759 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Converse County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Converse County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $79,566 | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.97% | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Converse County is about 6% higher than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Converse County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $335,333 | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $929 | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 78.3% | 71.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Converse County is about 30.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $929 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Converse County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 110 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Converse County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.3 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.5 | 26.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 110 | 111 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,424 | $3,429 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,704 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 357 | 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 Converse County is about the same as 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
Converse County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Converse County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.4% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | 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
Converse County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Converse County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.6% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 19.0% | 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 Converse County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Converse County, Wyoming?
The population of Converse County, Wyoming is 13,915, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Converse County, Wyoming?
The population density of Converse County, Wyoming is 3.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Converse County, Wyoming?
The median household income in Converse County, Wyoming is $79,566, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Converse County, Wyoming?
The median home price in Converse County, Wyoming is $335,333, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Converse County, Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in Converse County, Wyoming is 3.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.