Crook 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 | Crook County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,700 | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.7 | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.12% | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.0 | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 2,886 | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Crook County grew by 15.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 7,326 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Crook County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Crook County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,264 | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.36% | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Crook County is about 6% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Crook County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $325,000 | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $880 | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.9% | 71.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Crook County is about 30.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $880 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Crook County spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 141 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Crook County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.0 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 33.9 | 26.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 141 | 111 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,379 | $3,429 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,678 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 230 | 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 Crook County is 17 minutes, longer 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
Crook County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Crook County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | 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
Crook County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Crook County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 87.1 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.4% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.6% | 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 Crook County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Crook County, Wyoming?
The population of Crook County, Wyoming is 7,700, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Crook County, Wyoming?
The population density of Crook County, Wyoming is 2.7 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Crook County, Wyoming?
The median household income in Crook County, Wyoming is $70,264, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Crook County, Wyoming?
The median home price in Crook County, Wyoming is $325,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Crook County, Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in Crook County, Wyoming is 1.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.