Lander, Wyoming Population 2022
Lander is a city located in Fremont County Wyoming. Lander has a 2020 population of 7,317. It is also the county seat of Fremont County. Lander is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -3.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,616 in 2010.
The average household income in Lander is $75,533 with a poverty rate of 9.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $973 per month, and the median house value is $239,400. The median age in Lander is 38.7 years, 38 years for males, and 39.7 years for females.
Lander Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Landerwas:
- White: 87.76%
- Native American: 6.96%
- Two or more races: 3.60%
- Black or African American: 1.12%
- Asian: 0.37%
- Other race: 0.20%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,611 | 87.76% |
| Black or African American | 84 | 1.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 524 | 6.96% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.37% |
| Some Other Race | 15 | 0.20% |
| Two or More Races | 271 | 3.60% |
Lander Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,980 | 2.44 | 66.4 |
| Married | 1,287 | 3.27 | 80.1 |
| Male | 123 | 2.83 | 81.3 |
| Female | 288 | 3.12 | 50.3 |
| Non Family | 1,282 | 1.42 | 54.8 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 2.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 242 | 4.57% |
| High School Graduate | 1,199 | 22.62% |
| Some College | 1,126 | 21.24% |
| Associates Degree | 525 | 9.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,231 | 23.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 845 | 15.94% |
Lander Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 84 | 84 | 72 |
| White | 4,632 | 4,354 | 1,889 |
| Asian | 16 | 4 | 4 |
| Native American | 320 | 258 | 70 |
| 2+ Races | 176 | 172 | 26 |
| Hispanic | 131 | 112 | 16 |
| Other Race | 12 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 85.71%.
$35,207
Average Earnings
$42,526
Average Male
$30,291
Average Female
Lander Language by Age
Lander Language
95.45% of Lander residents speak only English, while 4.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.11% of the population.
Lander Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 432 | 56 | 12.96% |
| White | 6,396 | 604 | 9.44% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 255 | 14 | 5.49% |
| Hispanic | 198 | 10 | 5.05% |
9.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.12%
Male Poverty Rate
7.70%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lander
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lander is Native, with 12.96% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lander is Hispanic, with 5.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.08%.
Lander Marital Status
Marriage Rates
45.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Lander Married by Age and Sex
Lander Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Lander Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 516 | 10.27% |
| 2+ Races | 54 | 25.96% |
Lander Veterans by Education
7.10%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
60%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
46.38%
Born in Lander
99.27%
Native Born
0.73%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.27% of Lander residents were born in the United States, with 46.38% having been born in Wyoming. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 2,594 | 0.00% | |
| 1950 | 3,349 | 755 | 2.59% |
| 1960 | 4,182 | 833 | 2.25% |
| 1970 | 7,125 | 2,943 | 5.47% |
| 1980 | 7,867 | 742 | 1.00% |
| 1990 | 7,023 | -844 | -1.13% |
| 2000 | 6,867 | -156 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 7,616 | 749 | 1.04% |
| 2011 | 7,678 | 62 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 7,768 | 90 | 1.17% |
| 2013 | 7,796 | 28 | 0.36% |
| 2014 | 7,726 | -70 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 7,644 | -82 | -1.06% |
| 2016 | 7,615 | -29 | -0.38% |
| 2017 | 7,547 | -68 | -0.89% |
| 2018 | 7,505 | -42 | -0.56% |
| 2019 | 7,458 | -47 | -0.63% |
| 2020 | 7,411 | -47 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 7,364 | -47 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 7,317 | -47 | -0.64% |