Population 8,838 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sublette County
Household size in Sublette County
| Period | Sublette County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.81 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.39 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.52 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Sublette County is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.88 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the south.
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 Sublette County
| Period | Sublette County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.8 | 38.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.8 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.0 | 39.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.6 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.6, Sublette County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.8, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the northwest.
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 Sublette County
| Period | Sublette County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.8% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sublette County: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Compared with other Wyoming counties, Sublette County has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Sublette County
Renters in Sublette County
| Period | Sublette County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.4% | 29.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.9% | 30.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 29.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 28.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −10.0 pts | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sublette County is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share is down 10.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only one other Wyoming county has a lower share of renters.
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 Sublette County
| Period | Sublette County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.6% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 43.9% | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.6% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −12.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Sublette County: 28.6% of homes are empty, 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. Sublette County has the highest vacancy rate of any Wyoming county.
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 Sublette County
| Period | Sublette County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1975 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +6 | +6 |
Homes in Sublette County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the south.
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 Sublette County
| Period | Sublette County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $992 | $744 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,304 | $862 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,025 | $934 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,169 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$177 | +$347 | +$606 |
The median renter in Sublette County pays $1,169 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Wyoming overall ($1,091). Rents are up $177 a month from 2006–10, an 18% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Sublette County
Bachelor's degrees in Sublette County
| Period | Sublette County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 24.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.8% | 30.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in Sublette County (32.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 Sublette County
| Period | Sublette County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.1% | 91.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 92.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.3% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +2.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sublette County: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Sublette County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Wyoming counties.
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 Sublette County
| Period | Sublette County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 4.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sublette County has been low: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.0 points, mirroring the country. 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).
Sublette 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sublette County | 2.36 | 44.6 | 6.1% | 16.4% | 28.6% | 1987 | $1,169 | 32.8% | 95.9% | 2.0% |
| Bannock County | 2.67 | 35.8 | 8.7% | 30.5% | 7.8% | 1977 | $1,073 | 31.0% | 93.6% | 4.1% |
| Power County | 2.85 | 35.0 | 9.4% | 26.3% | 7.0% | 1977 | $898 | 15.7% | 88.6% | 5.9% |
| Natrona County | 2.36 | 39.1 | 10.2% | 26.3% | 10.1% | 1978 | $1,114 | 27.8% | 93.5% | 4.2% |
| Lincoln County | 2.93 | 35.1 | 10.2% | 21.1% | 6.5% | 1983 | $1,018 | 11.2% | 84.4% | 5.1% |
| Converse County | 2.40 | 41.4 | 13.2% | 22.7% | 13.4% | 1980 | $915 | 23.8% | 94.1% | 3.7% |
| Gooding County | 2.95 | 38.0 | 12.4% | 29.2% | 6.4% | 1977 | $900 | 16.2% | 80.4% | 4.2% |
| Niobrara County | 1.82 | 56.0 | 1.9% | 38.2% | 16.5% | 1962 | $566 | 19.4% | 95.4% | 2.4% |
| Dawes County | 2.15 | 39.9 | 10.9% | 38.2% | 13.2% | 1962 | $902 | 37.1% | 96.5% | 1.9% |
| 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% |
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 Sublette 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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