Niobrara County, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Niobrara 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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C
Health Below averageLeast healthy county in Wyoming
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D
Income Well below averageLeast wealthy county in Wyoming
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D
Education Well below averageLeast educated county in Wyoming
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Niobrara County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,368 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.9 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.65% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 53.9 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,188 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Niobrara County grew by 2.7% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 2,368 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Niobrara County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 22.9% of residents. That is 5.1 points above Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 424 17.9% -3.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 495 20.9% -0.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 513 21.6% +2.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 543 22.9% +5.1 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 55.1% of the people living in Niobrara County and men 44.9%.
- Women 55.1% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 44.9% Wyoming 50.9%
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Economy
Niobrara County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Niobrara County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,579 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.06% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Niobrara County is about 18% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Niobrara County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $148,610 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $605 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.8% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Niobrara County is about 20.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $605 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Niobrara County spend about 15 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 63 hours, about 2.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Niobrara County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 7.6 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 15.1 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 63 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,957 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,034 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 133 | 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 Niobrara County is 8 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
Niobrara County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Niobrara County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 1.81 | 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
Niobrara County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Niobrara County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.9 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.4% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.4% | 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 Niobrara County, Wyoming.
How many people live in Niobrara County, Wyoming?
About 2,368 people live in Niobrara County, Wyoming, in 1,188 households of 1.8 people on average. The median age is 53.9, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 17 years.
How densely populated is Niobrara County, Wyoming?
Averaged over its land area, Niobrara County, Wyoming has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Niobrara County, Wyoming an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.4 times the median household income ($148,610 against $62,579), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $605 a month takes about 12% 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 Niobrara County, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Niobrara County, Wyoming is only 2.5%, 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 Niobrara County, Wyoming?
18.7% of adults in Niobrara 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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