Population 30,449 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Park County
Household size in Park County
| Period | Park County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.41 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.39 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Park County is a place of small households, averaging 2.24 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.31, mirroring the country.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 38.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.1 | 39.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.3 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.1 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Park County skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in Park County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is little changed from 2006–10, while the national share fell.
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 Park County
Renters in Park County
| Period | Park County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 29.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 30.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 29.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 28.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.7% of households in Park County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (44.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the west and least common in the east. The renter share is down 6.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.9% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.1% | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.0% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in Park County as nationally: 10.0%, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in Wyoming overall (12.1%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1975 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Park County are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $750 | $744 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $680 | $862 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $901 | $934 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $994 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$244 | +$347 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Park County costs $994 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $244 a month since 2006–10, up 33%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northeast.
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 Park County
Bachelor's degrees in Park County
| Period | Park County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.8% | 24.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.0% | 30.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Park County (36.0%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in Wyoming as a whole (30.6%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 8.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of Wyoming's 23 counties, only two have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.5% | 91.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 92.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.2% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.1% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +2.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Park County: 95.1% 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. The share with a diploma has risen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Park County
| Period | Park County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 4.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Park County has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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).
Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park County | 2.24 | 45.3 | 7.1% | 24.7% | 10.0% | 1981 | $994 | 36.0% | 95.1% | 2.3% |
| Big Horn County | 2.66 | 41.5 | 8.6% | 24.1% | 16.3% | 1967 | $836 | 21.9% | 88.5% | 4.1% |
| Sheridan County | 2.33 | 42.6 | 5.9% | 29.3% | 9.3% | 1982 | $909 | 30.8% | 96.2% | 2.0% |
| Butte County | 2.47 | 41.5 | 10.5% | 23.9% | 11.2% | 1983 | $923 | 21.0% | 90.4% | 2.2% |
| Valley County | 2.95 | 47.7 | 3.2% | 18.1% | 63.7% | 1993 | $1,115 | 39.1% | 90.4% | 5.4% |
| Baker County | 2.25 | 46.4 | 8.1% | 28.5% | 12.9% | 1965 | $983 | 26.9% | 92.5% | 5.4% |
| Sully County | 2.41 | 46.1 | 4.0% | 27.2% | 31.5% | 1983 | $790 | 23.8% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Hyde County | 2.27 | 54.4 | 2.7% | 16.5% | 18.5% | 1960 | $830 | 20.3% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| Hand County | 2.21 | 43.1 | 6.5% | 34.5% | 18.4% | 1964 | $580 | 28.4% | 94.9% | 0.8% |
| Hamlin County | 2.84 | 32.5 | 6.1% | 18.0% | 18.4% | 1968 | $906 | 24.2% | 91.8% | 0.5% |
| Jefferson County | 2.78 | 40.4 | 20.1% | 28.0% | 11.4% | 1988 | $1,191 | 21.4% | 88.1% | 8.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Poinsett County, AR · Lee County, IA · Lee County, IL · Lincoln County, ME · Lincoln County, MS · Lincoln County, NE · Lincoln County, TN · Livingston County, IL · Plymouth County, IA · Lee County, GA
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 Park 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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