Population 7,801 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ranchettes
Household size in Ranchettes
| Period | Ranchettes | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.62 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.70 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.39 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Households in Ranchettes run a little small, averaging 2.53 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Wyoming overall, where it has 2.39 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.62, in line with the national trend.
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 Ranchettes
| Period | Ranchettes | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.7 | 38.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.0 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 39.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Ranchettes skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.7, mirroring the country. Only two of the 21 Wyoming cities with 5,000+ people are 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 Ranchettes
| Period | Ranchettes | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Ranchettes: 6.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Ranchettes
Renters in Ranchettes
| Period | Ranchettes | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 29.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 30.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.8% | 29.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 28.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Ranchettes is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over four in ten owners (42.4%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Ranchettes has the lowest share of renters of any Wyoming city with 5,000+ people.
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 Ranchettes
| Period | Ranchettes | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.3% of homes in Ranchettes are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. No other Wyoming city with 5,000+ people has a lower vacancy rate.
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 Ranchettes
| Period | Ranchettes | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1975 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1995 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Ranchettes is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1996, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Ranchettes has the newest homes of any Wyoming city with 5,000+ people.
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 Ranchettes
| Period | Ranchettes | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $733 | $744 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,159 | $862 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,080 | $934 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,400 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$667 | +$347 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ranchettes costs $1,400 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Wyoming as a whole ($1,091). Rent has climbed $667 a month since 2006–10, up 91%, faster than rents rose nationally. Only one other Wyoming city with 5,000+ people has higher 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 Ranchettes
Bachelor's degrees in Ranchettes
| Period | Ranchettes | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 24.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 39.3% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.3% | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.8% | 30.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +18.8 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Ranchettes: 49.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 18.8 points, in line with the national trend. Only two of the 21 Wyoming cities with 5,000+ people 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 Ranchettes
| Period | Ranchettes | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.6% | 91.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.3% | 92.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.6% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +2.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Ranchettes: 97.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. No other Wyoming city with 5,000+ people has a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Ranchettes
| Period | Ranchettes | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.1% | 4.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.8% | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ranchettes has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.3 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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).
Ranchettes compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchettes | 2.53 | 45.6 | 6.2% | 10.1% | 5.3% | 1996 | $1,400 | 49.8% | 97.6% | 2.7% |
| Cheyenne | 2.32 | 39.3 | 10.3% | 31.2% | 6.6% | 1980 | $1,294 | 30.7% | 94.6% | 4.1% |
| Fe Warren Afb | 2.75 | 26.5 | 12.2% | 84.7% | 5.9% | 1996 | $1,564 | 36.0% | 98.1% | 1.5% |
| Warren Air Force Base | 2.28 | 49.9 | 4.3% | 5.8% | 8.9% | 2001 | $1,053 | 52.3% | 97.4% | 3.6% |
| Orchard Valley | 2.65 | 43.9 | 4.6% | 5.3% | 10.2% | 1995 | $971 | 30.0% | 95.8% | 3.8% |
| Hillsdale | 2.83 | 34.9 | 9.1% | 5.3% | 3.0% | 2003 | $1,535 | 41.2% | 95.5% | 3.6% |
| Granite Canon | 2.71 | 46.4 | 6.5% | 6.0% | 14.9% | 1993 | $984 | 30.9% | 91.0% | 4.0% |
| Burns | 2.19 | 48.7 | 3.7% | 10.8% | 3.6% | 1990 | $1,506 | 22.7% | 93.9% | 7.1% |
| Horse Creek | 2.12 | 52.5 | 3.8% | 5.1% | 9.3% | 2003 | $971 | 54.6% | 96.6% | 2.5% |
| Carpenter | 2.40 | 38.3 | 4.8% | 12.8% | 2.3% | 1998 | $957 | 30.8% | 96.9% | 4.9% |
| Buford | 2.76 | 44.1 | 7.3% | 5.7% | 14.9% | 1992 | $1,272 | 34.9% | 95.3% | 4.8% |
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 Ranchettes. 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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