Lusk, Wyoming Population 2022
Lusk is a city located in Niobrara County Wyoming. Lusk has a 2020 population of 1,445. It is also the county seat of Niobrara County. Lusk is currently declining at a rate of -1.83% annually and its population has decreased by -8.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,572 in 2010.
The average household income in Lusk is $48,383 with a poverty rate of 28.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $834 per month, and the median house value is $105,700. The median age in Lusk is 36 years, 40.3 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
Lusk Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Luskwas:
- White: 90.87%
- Native American: 3.52%
- Two or more races: 3.15%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2.20%
- Other race: 0.25%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,444 | 90.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 56 | 3.52% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 35 | 2.20% |
| Some Other Race | 4 | 0.25% |
| Two or More Races | 50 | 3.15% |
Lusk Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 541 | 2.44 | 72.6 |
| Married | 242 | 3.33 | 69.4 |
| Male | 35 | 2.74 | 40 |
| Female | 35 | 3.71 | 31.4 |
| Non Family | 229 | 1.26 | 87.3 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 1.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 9.14% |
| High School Graduate | 393 | 37.04% |
| Some College | 351 | 33.08% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 6.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 112 | 10.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 27 | 2.54% |
Lusk Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 853 | 807 | 136 |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 47 | 3 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | |
| Hispanic | 86 | 74 | |
| Native American | 53 | 25 | |
| Islander | 35 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 15.94%.
Lusk Language by Age
Lusk Language
93.89% of Lusk residents speak only English, while 6.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.70% of the population.
Lusk Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Islander | 35 | 35 | 100.00% |
| White | 1,152 | 330 | 28.65% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Hispanic | 94 | 6 | 6.38% |
28.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.37%
Male Poverty Rate
31.49%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Lusk
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lusk is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lusk is Hispanic, with 6.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 57.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.51%.
Lusk Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Lusk Married by Age and Sex
Lusk Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Lusk Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 3.65% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 6.00% |
Lusk Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
48%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
44.18%
Born in Lusk
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Lusk residents were born in the United States, with 44.18% having been born in Wyoming. 0.00% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,572 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 1,570 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2012 | 1,576 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 1,622 | 46 | 2.92% |
| 2014 | 1,590 | -32 | -1.97% |
| 2015 | 1,596 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2016 | 1,579 | -17 | -1.07% |
| 2017 | 1,541 | -38 | -2.41% |
| 2018 | 1,553 | 12 | 0.78% |
| 2019 | 1,526 | -27 | -1.74% |
| 2020 | 1,499 | -27 | -1.77% |
| 2021 | 1,472 | -27 | -1.80% |
| 2022 | 1,445 | -27 | -1.83% |