Sweetwater 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 | 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 in Sweetwater County grew by 6.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 41,786 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
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% |
The median household income in Sweetwater County is about 2% higher than in Wyoming.
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% |
The median home price in Sweetwater County is about 23.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $913 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Sweetwater 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 | Sweetwater County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.4 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.8 | 26.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 128 | 111 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,974 | $3,429 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,795 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 323 | 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 Sweetwater 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
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 |
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
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% |
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 Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
The population of Sweetwater County, Wyoming is 41,899, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
The population density of Sweetwater County, Wyoming is 4.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
The median household income in Sweetwater County, Wyoming is $76,670, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
The median home price in Sweetwater County, Wyoming is $262,037, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in Sweetwater County, Wyoming is 5.8%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.