Ranchester is a town located in Sheridan County Wyoming. Ranchester has a 2024 population of 1,200. Ranchester is currently growing at a rate of 2.74% annually and its population has increased by 12.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,071 in 2020.
The average household income in Ranchester is $78,914 with a poverty rate of 8.48%. The median age in Ranchester is 34.2 years: 28.9 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ranchester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 930 | 96.17% |
| Native American | 37 | 3.83% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 327 | 2.96 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
| Married | 202 | 3.28 | 97 | 3 |
| Non Family | 86 | 1.2 | 60.5 | 39.5 |
| Female | 30 | 6.3 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Male | 9 | 1.44 | 100 | 0 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
82.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 1.78% |
| Associates Degree | 75 | 13.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 114 | 20.32% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 10.52% |
| High School Graduate | 163 | 29.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 1.96% |
| Some College | 129 | 22.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 554 | 533 | 173 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.23%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,583 | $81,250 | $46,071 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,250 | $133,000 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,191 | $40,469 | $29,583 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,461 | $59,250 | $26,985 |
| Some College | $27,330 | $59,821 | $24,583 |
$40,461
Average Earnings
$59,250
Average Male
$26,985
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.56% of Ranchester residents speak only English, while 0.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 909 | 82 | 9.02% |
8.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.06%
Male Poverty Rate
6.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ranchester is White, with 9.02% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ranchester is White, with 9.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.52% |
| High School | 8.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.39% |
| Male Employed | 2.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,094 | $86,557 |
| Households | $63,083 | $78,914 |
| Married Families | $94,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $48,750 | $53,686 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
90
Number of Veterans
84
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 41 |
| Vietnam | 38 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 24 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 90 | 15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
75.7%
Labor Force Participation
74.6%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
38.88%
Born in Ranchester
99.79%
Native Born
0.21%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.21%
Naturalized
99.79% of Ranchester residents were born in the United States, with 38.88% having been born in Wyoming. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,361 | 32 | 2.41% |
| 2028 | 1,329 | 32 | 2.47% |
| 2027 | 1,297 | 33 | 2.61% |
| 2026 | 1,264 | 32 | 2.6% |
| 2025 | 1,232 | 32 | 2.67% |
| 2024 | 1,200 | 32 | 2.74% |
| 2023 | 1,168 | -7 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 1,175 | 57 | 5.1% |
| 2021 | 1,118 | 47 | 4.39% |
| 2020 | 1,071 | 23 | 2.19% |
| 2019 | 1,048 | 34 | 3.35% |
| 2018 | 1,014 | 31 | 3.15% |
| 2017 | 983 | 33 | 3.47% |
| 2016 | 950 | 4 | 0.42% |
| 2015 | 946 | -2 | -0.21% |
| 2014 | 948 | 21 | 2.27% |
| 2013 | 927 | 22 | 2.43% |
| 2012 | 905 | 20 | 2.26% |
| 2011 | 885 | 14 | 1.61% |
| 2010 | 871 | 0 | 0% |