Teton 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 | Teton County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,414 | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 5.6 | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.46% | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 40.2 | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,383 | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Teton County grew by 16.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 23,358 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $113,400 | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.06% | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Teton County is about 52% higher than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Teton County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $2,000,000 | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,757 | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.5% | 71.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Teton County is about 94.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,757 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 114 hours, about 4.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Teton County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.6 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 27.3 | 26.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 114 | 111 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,520 | $3,429 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 14.2% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| 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:
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 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 | 2.39 | 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
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Teton County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Teton County, Wyoming?
The population of Teton County, Wyoming is 23,414, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Teton County, Wyoming?
The population density of Teton County, Wyoming is 5.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Teton County, Wyoming?
The median household income in Teton County, Wyoming is $113,400, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Teton County, Wyoming?
The median home price in Teton County, Wyoming is $2,000,000, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Teton County, Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in Teton County, Wyoming is 2.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.