Population 2,368 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Niobrara County
Household size in Niobrara County
| Period | Niobrara County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.21 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.23 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.82 | 2.39 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.48 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Niobrara County are small: just 1.82 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.30 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Niobrara County has the smallest households of any Wyoming county.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Niobrara County
| Period | Niobrara County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 38.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.0 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.5 | 39.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 56.0 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 56.0, Niobrara County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. No other Wyoming county is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Niobrara County
| Period | Niobrara County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.9% | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Niobrara County: 1.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Niobrara County has the lowest share of single-parent households of any Wyoming county.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Niobrara County
Renters in Niobrara County
| Period | Niobrara County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2% | 29.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.2% | 30.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.5% | 29.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 28.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Niobrara County than nationally: 38.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 63.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Few Wyoming counties have a higher share of renters: only two of 23.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Niobrara County
| Period | Niobrara County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.4% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 27.0% | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.5% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.5% of the housing in Niobrara County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Niobrara County
| Period | Niobrara County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1975 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1948 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +6 | +6 |
Niobrara County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. No other Wyoming county has older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Niobrara County
| Period | Niobrara County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $493 | $744 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $590 | $862 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $525 | $934 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $566 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$74 | +$347 | +$606 |
The median renter in Niobrara County pays $566 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 19.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Wyoming county has lower rents.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Niobrara County
Bachelor's degrees in Niobrara County
| Period | Niobrara County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 24.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.4% | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 30.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Niobrara County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.4%, against 35.6% nationally. Niobrara County has the lowest share of college graduates of any Wyoming county.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Niobrara County
| Period | Niobrara County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 91.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.8% | 92.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.3% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Niobrara County: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Wyoming as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Niobrara County
| Period | Niobrara County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 4.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.8% | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.4% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Niobrara County has been strong: just 2.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Niobrara County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niobrara County | 1.82 | 56.0 | 1.9% | 38.2% | 16.5% | 1962 | $566 | 19.4% | 95.4% | 2.4% |
| Converse County | 2.40 | 41.4 | 13.2% | 22.7% | 13.4% | 1980 | $915 | 23.8% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| Dawes County | 2.15 | 39.9 | 10.9% | 38.2% | 13.2% | 1962 | $902 | 37.1% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| Natrona County | 2.36 | 39.1 | 10.2% | 26.3% | 10.1% | 1978 | $1,114 | 27.8% | 93.5% | 4.2% |
| Sheridan County | 2.31 | 46.5 | 7.2% | 25.9% | 22.2% | 1949 | $839 | 24.2% | 90.3% | 1.9% |
| Cherry County | 2.42 | 43.6 | 12.9% | 38.6% | 26.2% | 1966 | $895 | 25.1% | 95.8% | 0.4% |
| Keya Paha County | 2.72 | 48.5 | 3.6% | 19.2% | 38.2% | 1967 | $875 | 20.6% | 96.4% | 1.0% |
| Sublette County | 2.36 | 44.6 | 6.1% | 16.4% | 28.6% | 1987 | $1,169 | 32.8% | 95.9% | 2.0% |
| Boyd County | 2.22 | 53.5 | 7.3% | 14.4% | 35.1% | 1954 | $706 | 22.0% | 96.5% | 2.3% |
| Bon Homme County | 2.24 | 42.3 | 5.4% | 19.5% | 15.1% | 1959 | $690 | 20.1% | 91.2% | 2.3% |
| Yankton County | 2.25 | 42.8 | 8.4% | 27.3% | 9.7% | 1978 | $808 | 32.2% | 93.6% | 1.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Niobrara County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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