Weston County, Wyoming's estimated 2024 population is 6,758 with a growth rate of -0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Weston County, Wyoming is the 21st largest county in Wyoming. The 2010 population was 7,198 and has seen a growth of -6.11% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,508 | -50 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 6,558 | -50 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 6,608 | -50 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 6,658 | -50 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 6,708 | -50 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 6,758 | -50 | -0.73% |
| 2023 | 6,808 | -50 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 6,858 | 112 | 1.66% |
| 2021 | 6,746 | -70 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 6,816 | -64 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 6,880 | -15 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 6,895 | -67 | -0.96% |
| 2017 | 6,962 | -266 | -3.68% |
| 2016 | 7,228 | 26 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 7,202 | 68 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 7,134 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 7,132 | 57 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 7,075 | -67 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 7,142 | -56 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 7,198 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,518 | -588 | -8.27% |
| 1980 | 7,106 | 799 | 12.67% |
| 1970 | 6,307 | -1,622 | -20.46% |
| 1960 | 7,929 | 1,196 | 17.76% |
| 1950 | 6,733 | 1,775 | 35.8% |
| 1940 | 4,958 | 285 | 6.1% |
| 1930 | 4,673 | 42 | 0.91% |
| 1920 | 4,631 | -329 | -6.63% |
| 1910 | 4,960 | 1,757 | 54.85% |
| 1900 | 3,203 | 781 | 32.25% |
| 1890 | 2,422 | -4,086 | -62.78% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,939 | 86.45% |
| Two or more races | 675 | 9.83% |
| Native American | 158 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 48 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.23% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.09% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,638 | 2.47 | 90 | 10 |
| Married | 1,455 | 2.75 | 95.1 | 4.9 |
| Non Family | 822 | 1.22 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Female | 204 | 4.68 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Male | 157 | 3.58 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
90.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 336 | 6.86% |
| Associates Degree | 662 | 13.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 626 | 12.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 237 | 4.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,807 | 36.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 99 | 2.02% |
| Some College | 1,133 | 23.12% |
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 | 4,376 | 3,947 | 813 |
| 2+ Races | 271 | 271 | 35 |
| Hispanic | 184 | 178 | 11 |
| Native American | 140 | 140 | 0 |
| Other Race | 28 | 27 | 0 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 15 |
| Black | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 93.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,969 | $66,976 | $37,845 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,500 | $105,341 | $56,875 |
| High School Graduate | $37,055 | $62,679 | $17,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,375 | $0 | $29,943 |
| Overall | $39,716 | $67,363 | $32,579 |
| Some College | $41,458 | $73,299 | $27,269 |
$39,716
Average Earnings
$67,363
Average Male
$32,579
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.06% of Weston County, Wyoming residents speak only English, while 1.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,520 | 752 | 13.62% |
| Multiple | 663 | 78 | 11.76% |
| Hispanic | 155 | 58 | 37.42% |
12.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.39%
Male Poverty Rate
10.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Weston County, Wyoming is Hispanic, with 37.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Weston County, Wyoming is Multiple, with 11.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.44% |
| High School | 14.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.67% |
| Female Employed | 4% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,656 | $90,112 |
| Households | $71,800 | $92,279 |
| Married Families | $88,850 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,167 | $91,032 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
642
Number of Veterans
558
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 300 |
| Vietnam | 197 |
| Second Gulf War | 142 |
| Korea | 22 |
| World War II | 19 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 202 |
| 55 to 64 | 155 |
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 75+ | 109 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 539 | 11.17% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 15.73% |
| Native American | 36 | 22.78% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 10.81% |
| Other Race | 8 | 28.57% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.4%
Labor Force Participation
53.2%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
43.67%
Born in Weston County, Wyoming
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0.61%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
99.04% of Weston County, Wyoming residents were born in the United States, with 43.67% having been born in Wyoming. 0.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.