Natrona County, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Natrona 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 average
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B
Income Around average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Natrona County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 79,975 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 14.9 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.16% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.1 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 33,845 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Natrona County grew by 11.2% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 79,975 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Natrona County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.4% of residents. That is 1.2 points above Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 16,997 21.3% on par
- Millennials 29–44 17,925 22.4% +1.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 15,639 19.6% -0.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 13,066 16.3% -1.5 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 49.5% of the people living in Natrona County and men 50.5%.
- Women 49.5% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 50.5% Wyoming 50.9%
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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 | $72,073 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.86% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Natrona County is about 6% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Natrona County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $271,456 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,016 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 73.7% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Natrona County is about 22.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,016 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Natrona County spend about 30 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 126 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Natrona County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.2 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.3 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 126 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,916 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.9% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| 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:
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 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 | 2.31 | 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
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).
Natrona County, WY Compared With Nearby Counties
How Natrona County, WY compares with the 1 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natrona County, WY | 79,975 | $72,073 #1/2 | $271,456 #1/2 | 15.2 min #2/2 |
| Albany County, WY | 38,249 | $61,953 | $18,194 | 11.2 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Natrona County, Wyoming.
How big is Natrona County, Wyoming by population?
About 79,975 people live in Natrona County, Wyoming, in 33,845 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.1, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Natrona County, Wyoming urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Natrona County, Wyoming has 15 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 17% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Natrona County, Wyoming?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($271,456 against $72,073), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,016 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Natrona County, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Natrona County, Wyoming is only 4.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How common is a college degree in Natrona County, Wyoming?
24.3% of adults in Natrona County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 4), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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