Washakie County, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Washakie 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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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 77% of counties in Wyoming
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Washakie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,703 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.4 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.00% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.0 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,394 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Washakie County declined by 1.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 7,703 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Washakie County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 21.6% of residents. That is 3.8 points above Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,419 18.4% -2.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,384 18.0% -3.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,591 20.7% +1.0 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,666 21.6% +3.8 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 49.3% of the people living in Washakie County and men 50.7%.
- Women 49.3% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 50.7% Wyoming 50.9%
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Economy
Washakie County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Washakie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,059 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.11% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Washakie County is about 11% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Washakie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $258,928 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $719 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.2% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Washakie County is about 30.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $719 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Washakie County spend about 16 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 66 hours, about 2.8 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Washakie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 7.9 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 15.8 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 66 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,046 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 177 | 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 Washakie 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
Washakie County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Washakie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | 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
Washakie County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Washakie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.6 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.8% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.3% | 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).
Washakie County, WY Compared With Nearby Counties
How Washakie County, WY compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washakie County, WY | 7,703 | $68,059 #2/3 | $258,928 #3/3 | 7.9 min #1/3 |
| Sheridan County, WY | 32,052 | $72,117 | $624,999 | 12.5 min |
| Fremont County, WY | 39,456 | $66,338 | $286,344 | 13.1 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Washakie County, Wyoming.
How many people live in Washakie County, Wyoming?
About 7,703 people live in Washakie County, Wyoming, in 3,394 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 43.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
Is Washakie County, Wyoming mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Washakie County, Wyoming has 3 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 4% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Washakie County, Wyoming?
The median home costs 3.8 times the median household income ($258,928 against $68,059), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $719 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Washakie County, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Washakie County, Wyoming is only 2.7%, 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 Washakie County, Wyoming?
20.0% of adults in Washakie 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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