Park County, WY

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    2024 Population
    30,449
    US Senator
    John Barrasso
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cynthia Lummis
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Harriet Hageman
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.9
    0.223% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    8.91%
    3.87% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $73,035
    3.55% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $400,500
    7.03% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    14,998
    3.82% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Park County, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    99.4% of the residents in Park County, WY are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Park County, WY are Northwest College (256 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Park County, WY was $400,500, and the homeownership rate was 75.3%.

    Most people in Park County, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Park County, WY was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Park County, WY is home to a population of 30.4k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.82% of Park County, WY residents were born outside of the country (553 people).

    In 2024, there were 33.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.5k people) in Park County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 781 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 759 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.4% of Park County, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Park County, WY was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Park County, WY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      26.5k ± 604
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      781 ± 93
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      759 ± 207
    6%
    Hispanic Population
    1.83k people

    In 2024, there were 33.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.5k people) in Park County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 781 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 759 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    6% of the people in Park County, WY are hispanic (1.83k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Park County, WY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      7,508 ± 2,114 people
    2. Canada
      988 ± 771 people
    3. China
      831 ± 707 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,508 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 988 and China with 831.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.82%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    553 people
    1.71%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    516 people

    As of 2024, 1.82% of Park County, WY residents (553 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Park County, WY was 1.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      943 ± 213
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      405 ± 144
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      365 ± 166

    Park County, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.33 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    89.1% of the population of Park County, WY has health coverage, with 39.2% on employee plans, 9.93% on Medicaid, 19.2% on Medicare, 18.7% on non-group plans, and 2.09% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Park County, WY see 772 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (772 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1387 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 248 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    772 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Park County, WY

    Primary care physicians in Park County, WY see an average of 772 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (772 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 15.8% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 25% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    10.9%
    Uninsured
    39.2%
    Employer Coverage
    9.93%
    Medicaid
    19.2%
    Medicare
    18.7%
    Non-Group
    2.09%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Park County, WY grew by 6.52% from 10.3% to 10.9%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Park County, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.08 in Park County, WY.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.2% in Park County, WY.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.1% in Park County, WY.

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    Economy

    The economy of Park County, WY employs 15k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Park County, WY were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,389 people), Educational Services (1,904 people), and Retail Trade (1,768 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($152,737), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($102,885), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($73,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    15k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,022
    3.82%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.49%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Park County, WY grew at a rate of 3.82%, from 14.4k employees to 15k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Park County, WY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,215 people), Management Occupations (1,681 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,243 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Park County, WY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    15k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,022
    3.82%
    1 Year growth
    ± 9.49%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Park County, WY grew at a rate of 3.82%, from 14.4k employees to 15k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Park County, WY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,389 people), Educational Services (1,904 people), and Retail Trade (1,768 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Park County, WY, though some of these residents may live in Park County, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $51,860
    Median earning men ± $6,227
    $32,496
    Median earning women ± $5,327

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($84,673), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($73,271), and Public Administration ($71,949).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($55,250), Public Administration ($46,538), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($40,333).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.54%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 283k people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 156
      Construction
    2. 86
      Retail Trade
    3. 81
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $117k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $72k
      Accommodation and Food Services
    3. $60.3k
      Retail Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

    John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Park County, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (25.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.56%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Wyoming

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    John Barrasso
    Senator from Wyoming1
    Assumed office on June 25, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.
    Cynthia Lummis
    Senator from Wyoming2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Park County, WY

    Harriet Hageman
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Park County, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Park County, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Park County, WY awarded 256 degrees. The student population of Park County, WY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 663 male students and 823 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Park County, WY are White (199 and 88.4%), Hispanic or Latino (17 and 7.56%), Two or More Races (4 and 1.78%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 0.889%).

    The largest universities in Park County, WY by number of degrees awarded are Northwest College (256 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Park County, WY are General Studies (45 and 17.6%), Registered Nursing (26 and 10.2%), and Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (17 and 6.64%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $3,150 for in-state students and $9,450 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,486 students enrolled in Park County, WY, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,121 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Agricultural Business Operations
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Park County, WY was General Studies with 45 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Park County, WY according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Northwest College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    256 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest College with 256 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 91 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Park County, WY, which is 0.552 times less than the 165 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 199 degrees mean that there were 11.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 17 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,812) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Park County, WY was $400,500 in 2024, which is 1.2 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $374,200 to $400,500, a 7.03% increase. The homeownership rate in Park County, WY is 75.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Park County, WY have an average commute time of 16.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Park County, WY is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Park County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.67%.

    Housing

    Property

    $400,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$20,193
    $10,042
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$777

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Park County, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Park County, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    75.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 75.3% of the housing units in Park County, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.7%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Park County, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $73,035
    Median Household Income
    ± $5,225
    13.3k
    Number of Households
    ± 921

    In 2024, the median household income of the 13.3k households in Park County, WY grew to $73,035 from the previous year's value of $70,533.

    The following chart displays the households in Park County, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Park County, WY is from Wyoming.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Wyoming
    0.437
    2023 Wage GINI in Wyoming

    In 2024, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0637% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (11.8%)
    3. Carpooled (9.04%)

    In 2024, 72.6% of workers in Park County, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.8%) and those who carpooled to work (9.04%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    16.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Park County, WY have a shorter commute time (16.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.98% of the workforce in Park County, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Park County, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Park County, WY have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Park County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 2.67%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    8.91% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Park County, WY (2.64k out of 29.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Park County, WY is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 11.8% of the children was living in poverty in Park County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 193 in Park County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 62.7% per 100,000 population.

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