Sweetwater County, WY Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 41,899 | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 4.0 | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.99% | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,863 | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Sweetwater County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,670 | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.62% | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $262,037 | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $913 | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.0% | 71.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 15.4 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Sweetwater County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.2% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Health
Sweetwater County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.2 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.9% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.9% | 18.6% | 19.0% |