Population 7,703 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Washakie County
Household size in Washakie County
| Period | Washakie County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.49 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.40 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.25 | 2.39 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.17 | −0.09 | −0.03 |
Washakie County is a place of small households, averaging 2.25 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 2.42 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Washakie County
| Period | Washakie County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4 | 38.1 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.6 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 39.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.1 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.7 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.1, Washakie 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 42.4, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
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 Washakie County
| Period | Washakie County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.2% of households in Washakie County, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 1.7 points from 2006–10, even as 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 Washakie County
Renters in Washakie County
| Period | Washakie County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 29.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.1% | 30.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 29.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.8% | 28.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Washakie County own their homes; 25.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.3 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 Washakie County
| Period | Washakie County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 13.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 14.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 16.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 12.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.1% of the housing in Washakie 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.4 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 Washakie County
| Period | Washakie County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1975 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1979 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1970 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +6 |
The housing in Washakie County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1970, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the west. Washakie County has older homes than the great majority of Wyoming counties.
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 Washakie County
| Period | Washakie County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $546 | $744 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $565 | $862 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $693 | $934 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $723 | $1,091 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$177 | +$347 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Washakie County costs $723 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $177 a month from 2006–10, a 32% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one 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 Washakie County
Bachelor's degrees in Washakie County
| Period | Washakie County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 24.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 25.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 27.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 30.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +6.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Washakie County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 22.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the west.
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 Washakie County
| Period | Washakie County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 91.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.1% | 92.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 93.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.5% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +2.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Washakie County have finished high school as nationally: 90.5%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Wyoming overall (94.1%). Only one other Wyoming county has a lower 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 Washakie County
| Period | Washakie County | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 4.4% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.3% | 5.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 3.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Washakie County has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.4 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).
Washakie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washakie County | 2.25 | 45.1 | 7.2% | 25.8% | 14.1% | 1970 | $723 | 22.9% | 90.5% | 2.9% |
| Weston County | 2.31 | 45.9 | 9.5% | 13.2% | 16.2% | 1976 | $753 | 20.8% | 91.3% | 1.4% |
| Fremont County | 2.92 | 40.0 | 9.2% | 17.4% | 18.3% | 1975 | $919 | 22.8% | 91.2% | 3.8% |
| Clark County | 2.93 | 31.1 | 9.3% | 38.7% | 38.8% | 1979 | $773 | 20.5% | 74.4% | 2.1% |
| Pennington County | 2.41 | 40.7 | 10.2% | 30.7% | 10.8% | 1985 | $1,202 | 34.6% | 94.4% | 3.2% |
| Haakon County | 2.42 | 47.0 | 0.8% | 20.8% | 23.2% | 1975 | $495 | 21.1% | 96.4% | 0.0% |
| Boise County | 2.32 | 52.0 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 32.9% | 1989 | $1,015 | 31.0% | 96.2% | 3.4% |
| Lyman County | 3.54 | 36.8 | 17.8% | 30.1% | 22.4% | 1977 | $708 | 22.8% | 87.8% | 4.7% |
| Buffalo County | 3.72 | 22.8 | 34.1% | 47.4% | 12.5% | 1977 | $597 | 10.4% | 88.0% | 11.2% |
| Payette County | 2.78 | 39.8 | 8.6% | 25.5% | 6.9% | 1980 | $912 | 16.5% | 85.7% | 3.4% |
| Malheur County | 2.76 | 36.2 | 15.0% | 36.8% | 12.8% | 1972 | $843 | 15.4% | 82.1% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Searcy County, AR · Fulton County, KY · Furnas County, NE · Galax City, VA · Gallatin County, IL · Scott County, IL · Scott County, KS · Screven County, GA · Scurry County, TX · Frontier County, NE
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 Washakie 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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