Teton County, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Teton 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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A
Health Above averageHealthiest county in Wyoming
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A
Income Above averageWealthiest county in Wyoming
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A+
Education Top gradeBest educated county in Wyoming
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Teton County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,396 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5.6 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.42% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 40.5 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,830 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Teton County grew by 16.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 23,396 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Teton County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 28.6% of residents. That is 7.4 points above Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,446 19.0% -2.3 pts
- Millennials 29–44 6,698 28.6% +7.4 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,837 20.7% +1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,796 16.2% -1.6 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 47.9% of the people living in Teton County and men 52.1%.
- Women 47.9% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 52.1% Wyoming 50.9%
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Economy
Teton County has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Teton County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $123,789 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.44% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Teton County is about 62% higher than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Teton County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $870,192 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,903 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 58.3% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Teton County is about 38.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,903 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Teton County spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 113 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Teton County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.6 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.1 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 113 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,502 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 16.3% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,172 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 781 | 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 Teton County is 14 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
Teton County has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Teton County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 57.4% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.29 | 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
Teton County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Teton County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 82.0 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 8.0% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 12.2% | 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).
Teton County, WY Compared With Nearby Counties
Teton County, WY is the smallest of the 4 counties compared here, 23,396 residents against a local median of 54,618. Teton County, WY's median home price, at $870,192, runs 194% above the $295,731 typical of the counties around it.
Median household income tells the same story from another angle: $123,789 against a local median of $73,221, 69% above it. The one measure here that carries a verdict is median household income, and at 69% above the local median it puts Teton County, WY at the better end of the local range. The counties themselves sit within $109,793 of each other on median home price, a tighter band than the gap between any of them and Teton County, WY, which makes it a genuine outlier here rather than one end of a wide local spread. Teton County, WY has the highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teton County, WY | 23,396 | $123,789 #1/4 | $870,192 #1/4 | 13.6 min #3/4 |
| Madison County, ID | 54,618 | $60,340 | $295,731 | 12.0 min |
| Park County, WY | 30,448 | $73,221 | $268,750 | 11.6 min |
| Bonneville County, ID | 129,518 | $80,129 | $378,543 | 16.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Teton County, Wyoming.
How many people live in Teton County, Wyoming?
About 23,396 people live in Teton County, Wyoming, in 9,830 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 40.5, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 3 years.
How densely populated is Teton County, Wyoming?
Averaged over its land area, Teton County, Wyoming has 6 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 6% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Teton County, Wyoming an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 7.0 times the median household income ($870,192 against $123,789), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,903 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Teton County, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Teton County, Wyoming is only 1.8%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Teton County, Wyoming?
57.4% of adults in Teton County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 6 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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