Natrona 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 | Natrona County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 80,596 | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 15.0 | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.22% | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.3 | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 33,283 | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Natrona County grew by 10.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 79,735 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Natrona County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Natrona County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,785 | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.21% | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Natrona County is about 4% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Natrona County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $190,813 | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $972 | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.6% | 71.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Natrona County is about 16.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $972 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Natrona County spend about 31 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 128 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Natrona County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.3 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.6 | 26.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 128 | 111 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,954 | $3,429 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,317 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 750 | 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 Natrona County is 15 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
Natrona County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Natrona County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | 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
Natrona County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Natrona County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.5 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.1% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.0% | 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 Natrona County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Natrona County, Wyoming?
The population of Natrona County, Wyoming is 80,596, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Natrona County, Wyoming?
The population density of Natrona County, Wyoming is 15.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Natrona County, Wyoming?
The median household income in Natrona County, Wyoming is $71,785, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Natrona County, Wyoming?
The median home price in Natrona County, Wyoming is $190,813, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Natrona County, Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in Natrona County, Wyoming is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.