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Teton County, Wyoming

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
County in WY, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

23,396
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

40.2
years ∙ half population younger than 40.2, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
37.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

13.7%
foreign-born population
86.3%Native
13.7% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Teton County is a county in Wyoming, United States.
Location
County in WY, US
Co-ordinates
DEC44.048662° N, 110.426087° W
DMS44° 02′ 55.18″ N, 110° 25′ 33.91″ W

Population Density & area

5.85/sq mi (2.26/km²)
Total Area
4,217 sq mi (10,923 km²)
Land Area
3,997 sq mi (10,352 km²) · 94.8%
Water Area
220 sq mi (571 km²) · 5.2%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

52.3% male
Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%
males per 100 females
Teton County 109.6
Wyoming 104.5
United States 98

Nativity

13.7%
foreign-born population
86.3%Native
13.7% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Teton County 13.7%
Wyoming 3.5%
United States 14.1%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

40.2
years ∙ half population younger than 40.2, half older
Teton County
40.2
Wyoming
39.1
United States
38.9

Dependency ratio

Low High
53.9
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Teton County 53.9
Wyoming 69.7
United States 64.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Teton County Wyoming United States
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 17.1% 22.5% 22%
Working age (18-64) 65% 59% 60.8%
Senior (65+) 17.9% 18.5% 17.2%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 53.9 69.7 64.4
Child dependency ratio 26.3 38.2 36.1
Old-age dependency ratio 27.6 31.4 28.3
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
77.6%
Black
0.4%
Asian
1.6%
Hispanic
15.3%
Other
5.1%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
37.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Teton County 37.2%
Wyoming 32.4%
United States 61.4%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Teton County population
Teton County Wyoming United States
Hispanic or Latino 15.3% 10.7% 19.3%
Mexican 10.1% 8% 11.3%
Puerto Rican 0.7% 0.3% 1.8%
Cuban 0% 0.1% 0.8%
Other Hispanic / Latino 4.5% 2.4% 5.5%
Not Hispanic or Latino 84.7% 89.3% 80.7%
One race 80.7% 85.3% 76.4%
White 77.6% 81.4% 57.4%
Black or African American 0.4% 0.8% 11.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.3% 1.6% 0.5%
Asian 1.6% 0.8% 5.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Some Other Race 0.9% 0.7% 0.6%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 4% 4% 4.3%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

63.1% family
Family 63.1%
Non family 36.9%
% family households
Teton County 63.1%
Wyoming 61.8%
United States 64.2%

Average household size

2.29
persons per household
Teton County
2.29
Wyoming
2.34
United States
2.53

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Teton County population
Teton County Wyoming United States
Total households 9,830 243,318 129,227,496
Average houshold size 2.29 2.34 2.53
Family households 6,206 150,422 82,990,528
Average family size 2.67 2.95 3.14
Married couple family 5,242 120,361 60,637,388
Other families 964 30,061 22,353,140
Male householder 560 10,921 6,572,819
Female householder 404 19,140 15,780,321
Non-family households 3,624 92,896 46,236,968
One-person households 2,278 76,502 37,140,836
Male householder 1,003 38,425 16,871,444
Senior (65+) living alone 221 13,020 5,225,110
Female householder 1,275 38,077 20,269,392
Senior (65+) living alone 496 19,418 10,089,070
Other living arrangements 1,346 16,394 9,096,132

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

13,658
housing units
Teton County 13,658
Wyoming 277,141
United States 143,775,355

Occupancy status

72% occupied
Occupied 72%
Vacant 28%
vacancy rate
Teton County 28%
Wyoming 12.2%
United States 10.1%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

72.5%
Single family houses
Single family houses
72.5%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
25.2%
Mobile homes
2.2%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0.2%

Median Year Built

1989
Half of houses were built before 1989, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
4.3%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
10.1%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
59.7%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
25.9%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Teton County Wyoming United States
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.9 5.8 5.5
1–3 rooms 26.5% 11.8% 15.1%
4–6 rooms 46.3% 49.6% 51.6%
7+ rooms 27.1% 38.4% 33.4%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 4.8% 2.1% 2.9%
1 bedroom 14.1% 8.6% 10.9%
2 bedrooms 24.7% 23.6% 25%
3 bedrooms 32.8% 38.9% 38.7%
4+ bedrooms 23.5% 26.7% 22.4%
At a glance
Median year built 1989 1981 1981
Total housing units 13,658 277,141 143,775,355
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

58.3% owners
Renter-occupied 41.7%
Owner-occupied 58.3%
homeownership rate
Teton County 58.3%
Wyoming 71.8%
United States 65.2%

Average household size

2.48
Owner-occupied
2.02
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Teton County 2.48
Wyoming 2.45
United States 2.64

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Teton County Wyoming United States
Total occupied units 9,830 243,318 129,227,496
Year moved in
2020 or later 28.4% 27.2% 24.8%
2010 to 2019 42.8% 38.6% 39.6%
2000 to 2009 15.1% 16.3% 16.4%
1999 or earlier 13.6% 17.9% 19.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 94.1% 98.1% 96.6%
1.01 to 1.50 3.5% 1.2% 2.2%
1.51 or more 2.4% 0.6% 1.2%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 2% 4.1% 8.4%
1 vehicle 29.7% 27.6% 33.1%
2 vehicles 39.4% 34.7% 36.6%
3 or more vehicles 29% 33.6% 21.9%
House heating fuel used
Gas 27.6% 70% 51.4%
Electricity 67.3% 23.8% 41.3%
Solar 0.1% 0.1% 0.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0.3% 0.1% 3.9%
All other fuels 4.7% 5.6% 2%
No fuel used 0% 0.4% 1.2%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 1.3% 0.9% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0.9% 0.8% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$1,633,900
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Teton County
$1,633,900
Wyoming
$309,700
United States
$332,700

Housing Cost Burden

38.5%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
38.5%
Owners without a mortgage
15.6%
Renters
28%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Teton County Wyoming United States
Property value
Median Value $1,633,900 $309,700 $332,700
Under $100,000 1.7% 11.2% 11.4%
$100,000 - $200,000 4.1% 13.1% 15.8%
$200,000 - $300,000 2.5% 23.7% 17.8%
$300,000 - $500,000 6.3% 32% 26.9%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 14.5% 14.8% 20.9%
$1,000,000 and more 70.8% 5.1% 7.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 58.1% 55.8% 60.6%
Without a mortgage 41.9% 44.2% 39.4%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $3,160 $1,754 $1,963
Without a mortgage $1,367 $545 $638
Gross rent
Median rent $1,904 $992 $1,413

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

61.1%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Teton County 61.1%
Wyoming 30.6%
United States 35.7%

Adults without a high school diploma

3.1%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Teton County 3.1%
Wyoming 5.8%
United States 10.4%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

4,141
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
10.3%
K–12
68.1%
College / Undergraduate
20.5%
Graduate / Professional
1.1%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

24.1%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Teton County
24.1%
Wyoming
36.6%
United States
40.9%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Teton County Wyoming United States
Total enrolled (age 3+) 4,141 141,871 80,089,790
Nursery / preschool 10.3% 6.2% 5.7%
K–12 68.1% 68.9% 67.6%
Kindergarten 4.4% 4.7% 5%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 20.2% 20.1% 19.8%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 24.1% 22.1% 21%
High School: Grades 9–12 19.4% 22% 21.7%
College or graduate school 21.6% 24.9% 26.7%
College, undergraduate 20.5% 20% 21%
Graduate, professional school 1.1% 4.9% 5.8%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 24.1% 36.6% 40.9%
School type
Public school 85% 88.2% 82%
Private school 15% 11.8% 18%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

18,008
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
9th-12th, no diploma
0.9%
HS graduate
15.9%
Some college no degree
16.9%
Associates degree
3%
Bachelors degree
39%
Graduate or professional degree
22.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
46.5% · 53.5%
9th-12th, no diploma
73.2% · 26.8%
HS graduate
48.5% · 51.5%
Some college no degree
56.8% · 43.2%
Associates degree
31.5% · 68.5%
Bachelors degree
57.4% · 42.6%
Graduate or professional degree
45.1% · 54.9%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Teton County Wyoming United States
Population (25+) 18,008 398,785 230,807,303
Less than 9th grade 2.2% 1.9% 4.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 0.9% 3.9% 5.7%
High school diploma or GED 15.9% 27.5% 26%
Some college, no degree 16.9% 24.5% 19.1%
Associate's degree 3% 11.6% 8.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 61.1% 30.6% 35.7%
Bachelor's degree 39% 19.1% 21.6%
Graduate or professional 22.1% 11.5% 14.1%
High School or higher 96.9% 94.2% 89.6%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$58,405
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$41,905
HS graduate
$50,152
Some college or associates
$55,602
Bachelors degree
$58,857
Graduate or professional degree
$95,453

Poverty Rate

4.5%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
9.6%
HS graduate
4.2%
Some college or associates
4.8%
Bachelors degree or higher
4.5%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Teton County Wyoming United States
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $58,405 $50,636 $52,696
Less than high school graduate $41,905 $38,055 $32,485
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $50,152 $42,107 $40,153
Some college or associate's degree $55,602 $45,574 $47,260
Bachelor's degree $58,857 $59,382 $70,044
Graduate or professional degree $95,453 $74,861 $90,720
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 9.6% 19.1% 24.2%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 4.2% 11.3% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 4.8% 8.4% 9.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher 4.5% 4.8% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

19,769
residents 16 years and over
Teton County 19,769
Wyoming 466,238
United States 270,181,636

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
76.3%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Teton County 76.3%
Wyoming 61.9%
United States 59.7%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

39.2
years ∙ half are younger than 39.2, half older
Teton County
39.2
Wyoming
39.1
United States
39.6
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

54.8% male
Male 54.8%
Female 45.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Teton County 45.2
Wyoming 45.2
United States 47.2

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Teton County
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Teton County Wyoming United States
Total labor force 15,344 303,643 171,493,276
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.8% 5.3% 4%
20 to 24 years 5.9% 10% 9.6%
25 to 29 years 12.1% 9.9% 11%
30 to 34 years 13.3% 10.8% 11.5%
35 to 44 years 24.8% 22.5% 21.6%
45 to 54 years 18.5% 18.4% 19.5%
55 to 59 years 7.4% 8.7% 9%
60 to 64 years 6.2% 7.5% 7.4%
65 to 74 years 7.2% 5.9% 5.4%
75 years and over 1.9% 1.2% 1%
Gender composition
Male 54.8% 54.8% 52.8%
Female 45.2% 45.2% 47.2%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

77.6%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Teton County
77.6%
Wyoming
65.1%
United States
63.5%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

81.6%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
73.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Teton County 73.3%
Wyoming 60.2%
United States 58.9%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Teton County
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Teton County Wyoming United States
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 56.3% 52.3% 39.4%
20 to 24 years 90.1% 81.9% 75.4%
25 to 29 years 96.3% 84.7% 84.1%
30 to 34 years 97.6% 85.9% 84%
35 to 44 years 95.3% 87.2% 83.6%
45 to 54 years 95.1% 85.7% 82.1%
55 to 59 years 71.2% 75.7% 74.1%
60 to 64 years 76.8% 58.3% 59.2%
65 to 74 years 41.2% 26.6% 27.1%
75 years and over 19.2% 8.6% 7.3%
LFPR by gender
Male 81.6% 69.9% 68.2%
Female 73.3% 60.2% 58.9%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 74.5% 64.5% 62%
Black or African American 100% 69.9% 63.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 24.6% 62.2% 62.3%
Asian 94% 70% 66.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 100% 57% 65.3%
Some Other Race 96.7% 73.1% 67.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 83.5% 69.2% 67.8%
Hispanic or Latino 92.1% 72% 68.3%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

1.8%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Teton County
1.8%
Wyoming
3.7%
United States
5.2%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

2.8%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0.5%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Teton County 2.8%
Wyoming 4%
United States 5.3%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Teton County
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Teton County Wyoming United States
By age group
16 to 19 years 0.7% 13.1% 14.3%
20 to 24 years 11% 5.7% 9.1%
25 to 29 years 0.2% 3.3% 6%
30 to 34 years 2.4% 3.5% 5%
35 to 44 years 1.4% 2.8% 4.3%
45 to 54 years 1.6% 2.6% 3.9%
55 to 59 years 0% 2.5% 3.8%
60 to 64 years 1.4% 3.2% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 0% 2% 3.9%
75 years and over 0% 5.8% 3.9%
By gender
Male 2.8% 4% 5.3%
Female 0.5% 3.4% 5.2%
By race, ethnicity
White 0.9% 3.4% 4.3%
Black or African American 0% 7.1% 8.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 13% 7.8%
Asian 0% 7.3% 4.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 7.2%
Some Other Race 5.8% 4.5% 6.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 5.1% 3.6% 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4% 4.4% 6.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

15,075
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Teton County 15,075
Wyoming 288,713
United States 161,297,155
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

63%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Teton County 63%
Wyoming 70%
United States 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Teton County, Wyoming workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 7 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 15%
Accommodation and food services 14.9%
Construction 12.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Construction employs the most men — 21.1% of 8,180 employed male workers
Female
Accommodation and food services employs the most women — 16.3% of 6,895 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Teton County
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Teton County Wyoming United States
Total employed population 15,075 288,713 161,297,155
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 2% 3.7% 1.2%
Mining and logging 0.5% 5.5% 0.4%
Construction 12.6% 8.5% 6.9%
Manufacturing 1.8% 4.5% 9.9%
Wholesale trade 0.9% 1.6% 2.2%
Retail trade 15% 10.8% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 2.4% 4.6% 5.1%
Utilities 0.3% 1.6% 0.9%
Information 2.4% 1.6% 1.9%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 4.1% 3% 4.8%
Real estate and leasing 4.2% 1.7% 1.8%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 9% 4.9% 8.3%
Corporate management 0.4% 0.1% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 2.3% 2.8% 4.2%
Education and health services
Educational services 7.5% 11.6% 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 7.4% 12.9% 14.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 4.2% 2% 2.1%
Accommodation and food services 14.9% 6.9% 6.6%
Other services 6.5% 5% 4.7%
Government 1.5% 6.6% 4.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

70.7% Private
Government 10.2%
Private Employment 70.7%
Self Employed 19.1%
Private employment (%)
Teton County 70.7%
Wyoming 65.7%
United States 75.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

19.1%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 12%
Unincorporated business 7.1%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Teton County
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Teton County Wyoming United States
Private wage & salary 70.7% 65.7% 75.3%
For-profit company employees 60.8% 58.2% 66.5%
Not-for-profit employees 9.9% 7.4% 8.8%
Self-employed 19.1% 12.3% 10.1%
Incorporated business 12% 5.1% 4%
Unincorporated business 7.1% 6.8% 6%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.4% 0.2%
Government 10.2% 22% 14.5%
Local government 6% 11.6% 7.6%
State government 1% 6.7% 4.2%
Federal government 3.2% 3.7% 2.7%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

16.3% WFH
Work from home 16.3%
Commute to work 83.7%
Working from home (%)
Teton County 16.3%
Wyoming 9.4%
United States 15.1%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

15.3 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Teton County 15.3
Wyoming 18.8
United States 26.4
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Teton County
Employed residents 16+.
Teton County Wyoming United States
Total employed population 15,075 288,713 161,297,155
Worked from home 16.3% 9.4% 15.1%
Drove Alone 59% 74.8% 68.8%
Carpooled 7.5% 9.4% 8.5%
Public transportation 2.9% 0.9% 3.2%
Walked 11.6% 3.6% 2.4%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 2.6% 1.8% 2%
Commuting population 12,231 259,194 135,071,605
Mean travel time (minutes) 15.3 18.8 26.4
Less than 5 minutes 10.1% 8.8% 3%
5 to 14 minutes 42.4% 45.4% 23%
15 to 29 minutes 36.4% 27.5% 36.6%
30 to 44 minutes 6.2% 8.6% 20.8%
45 to 59 minutes 2.5% 3.7% 8%
60 to 89 minutes 1% 3.3% 5.8%
90 minutes or more 1.4% 2.8% 2.7%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$70,337
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Teton County $70,337
Wyoming $59,730
United States $61,859
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

83 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Teton County 83¢
Wyoming 72¢
United States 82¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Teton County, Wyoming workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$250,001
Workers in Finance and Insurance report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Finance and Insurance $250,001
Professional and technical services $114,419
Real estate and leasing $113,036
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying industry earnings gender-wise for Teton County the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Men working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $250,001, compared to $75,625 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Finance and Insurance earn the highest median earnings — $208,095, compared to $62,734 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Teton County
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Teton County Wyoming United States
Median Earnings $70,337 $59,730 $61,859
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $75,848 $50,456 $45,892
Mining and logging $92,386 $91,866 $86,268
Construction $104,542 $58,937 $59,718
Manufacturing $69,917 $67,508 $65,243
Wholesale trade $34,744 $68,558 $64,875
Retail trade $58,157 $39,317 $44,926
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $61,827 $69,664 $58,006
Utilities $— $96,658 $91,656
Information $60,968 $64,141 $87,180
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $250,001 $57,559 $83,271
Real estate and leasing $113,036 $62,500 $65,651
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $114,419 $75,755 $99,546
Corporate management $— $129,444 $99,442
Administrative and waste services $58,958 $44,250 $47,120
Education and health services
Educational services $59,368 $60,487 $62,720
Health care and social assistance $84,708 $56,757 $58,751
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $58,496 $52,322 $51,274
Accommodation and food services $49,063 $33,410 $36,287
Other services $45,950 $52,093 $49,232
Government $87,800 $66,771 $75,907
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$98,062
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $98,062
State government $88,250
Own unincorporated business $84,783
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Own incorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $104,646, compared to $75,625 for all employed men
Female
Women in Own unincorporated business roles earn the highest median earnings — $84,674, compared to $62,734 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Teton County
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Teton County Wyoming United States
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $66,053 $58,328 $60,496
Not-for-profit employees $74,180 $60,716 $65,589
Self-employed
Incorporated business $98,062 $67,209 $73,960
Unincorporated business $84,783 $43,570 $47,798
Government
Local government $70,403 $60,338 $63,995
State government $88,250 $61,937 $65,197
Federal government $65,901 $74,510 $83,481
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Teton County, Wyoming workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$220,833
Workers in Legal occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Legal $220,833
Management $135,115
Architecture and engineering $113,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

* The Census Bureau did not report an exact highest paying occupation earnings gender-wise for Teton County the estimate falls at or above $250,000, the upper limit of the survey's reporting range.
Male
Among employed men, workers in Legal occupations earn the highest median earnings — $250,001 versus $75,625 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Legal occupations earn the highest median earnings — $206,667 versus $62,734 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Teton County
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Teton County Wyoming United States
Median earnings(Total) $70,337 $59,730 $61,859
Management and business
Management $135,115 $72,659 $95,511
Business and finance $86,958 $71,623 $85,333
Technology and science
Computer and math $98,056 $80,699 $106,999
Architecture and engineering $113,750 $98,517 $102,526
Sciences $89,900 $75,765 $84,877
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $84,926 $58,893 $58,943
Legal $220,833 $103,067 $113,997
Education, Training and Library $62,016 $62,523 $61,591
Arts, design and media $59,415 $57,390 $69,945
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $103,636 $87,707 $95,504
Health technicians $— $56,990 $54,377
Healthcare support $— $36,394 $37,780
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $57,629 $60,708 $54,969
Law enforcement $— $68,061 $78,427
Other services
Food preparation and serving $48,250 $32,366 $31,969
Building and grounds cleaning $47,825 $36,957 $36,545
Personal care and service $28,819 $36,319 $36,137
Sales and office
Sales $59,286 $49,205 $58,713
Office and Administrative Support $51,638 $42,153 $47,965
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $30,435 $38,435 $37,492
Construction and extraction $58,771 $63,748 $53,180
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $34,936 $71,165 $60,226
Production and transportation
Production $47,321 $61,313 $48,805
Transportation $107,446 $66,629 $55,051
Material moving $62,400 $44,044 $38,558
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$124,172
Median household income in Teton County
Median household income (USD)
Teton County
$124,172
Wyoming
$76,176
United States
$80,734
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Teton County, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$89,594
Per capita income in Teton County
Per capita income (USD)
Teton County
$89,594
Wyoming
$42,668
United States
$44,673
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Teton County, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$217,643
Average household income in Teton County
Avg household income (USD)
Teton County
$217,643
Wyoming
$100,641
United States
$113,530
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Teton County, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$217,643
Mean household income
$124,172
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Teton County $93,471
Wyoming $24,465
United States $32,796
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Teton County
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Teton County and peer geographies.
Teton County Wyoming United States
Total households 9,830 243,318 129,227,496
Median household income $124,172 $76,176 $80,734
Mean household income $217,643 $100,641 $113,530
Mean-median gap $93,471 $24,465 $32,796
Family households 6,206 150,422 82,990,528
Median family income $140,833 $96,997 $99,999
Mean family income $239,368 $120,454 $134,109
Mean-median gap $98,535 $23,457 $34,110
Non-family households 3,624 92,896 46,236,968
Median non-family income $99,193 $44,412 $48,618
Mean non-family income $171,252 $64,706 $71,134
Mean-median gap $72,059 $20,294 $22,516
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $89,594 $42,668 $44,673
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

86.8%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Teton County
86.8%
Wyoming
77%
United States
77.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
27.3% of households (2,684) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $29,768
SSI (disability)
0.6% of households (55) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $9,067
Cash Assistance
0.8% of households (81) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $9,067
SNAP / Food Stamps
1.3% of households (124) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Teton County
Share of households receiving each income type
Teton County Wyoming United States
Total households 9,830 243,318 129,227,496
Wage-based income
With earnings 87% 77% 78%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 27% 33% 31%
Average social security income $29,768 $24,894 $24,367
Retirement income 20% 26% 24%
Average retirement income $68,287 $32,160 $33,349
SSI (Supplemental security) 1% 4% 5%
Average SSI income $9,067 $11,408 $11,477
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 1% 5% 12%
Cash assistance 1% 2% 3%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$140,833
Family households earn $140,833, compared to $99,193 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$124,172
Family households
$140,833
Nonfamily households
$99,193
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$151,618
Married-couple families earn $151,618, compared to $101,422 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$140,833
Married-couple families
$151,618
Other family types
$101,422
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Teton County
Median household and family income by household size in Teton County, compared with peer geographies.
Teton County Wyoming United States
Total households 9,830 243,318 129,227,496
Household income by size
1-person $73,092 $39,149 $41,531
2-person $140,051 $85,872 $89,421
3-person $124,906 $102,790 $105,720
4-person $210,245 $114,499 $122,780
5-person $250,001 $115,006 $115,998
6-person $95,035 $125,448 $114,729
7-person or more $— $129,663 $124,557
Total families 6,206 150,422 82,990,528
Family income by size
2-person $118,617 $85,754 $86,867
3-person $133,648 $101,673 $103,132
4-person $206,006 $114,932 $123,422
5-person $210,183 $116,306 $116,064
6-person $125,405 $125,000 $113,447
7-person or more $— $120,000 $119,745
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

58.65%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
3.4%
of all household income
Top 20%
58.65%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn almost three-fifths of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 3.4% — meaning the top 20% hold 17 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$1,377,982
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
11.16%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
31.66%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $1,377,982 and hold 31.66% of all household income — far more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 11.16%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
13.4%
$50K - $100K
25.2%
$100K - $150K
18.4%
$150K - $200K
12.5%
Over $200K
30.5%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

61.4%
of all households, 6,036 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Teton County 61.4%
Wyoming 36.9%
United States 40.5%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Teton County
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Teton County, compared with peer geographies.
Teton County Wyoming United States
Median household income $124,172 $76,176 $80,734
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 2.6% 4.5% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 0.6% 3.1% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 4% 6.7% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 2.8% 7.4% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 3.4% 10.6% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 9.2% 17% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 16% 13.7% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.4% 18.9% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 12.5% 9.5% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 30.5% 8.5% 13.4%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 10% 21.7% 21.3%
Share below $75,000 22.6% 49.3% 46.9%
Share above $100,000 61.4% 36.9% 40.5%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.54
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Teton County 0.54
Wyoming 0.45
United States 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$638,187
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Teton County
$638,187
Wyoming
$246,018
United States
$293,336
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Teton County
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Teton County Wyoming United States
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $70,052 $32,728 $33,040
Lower 20% $102,645 $61,011 $63,330
Middle 20% $158,944 $93,914 $101,088
Upper 20% $250,001 $142,509 $162,235
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $245,884 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $37,049 $17,798 $17,079
Lower 20% $84,427 $46,609 $48,012
Middle 20% $128,523 $76,665 $81,211
Upper 20% $200,030 $116,116 $128,012
Top 20% $638,187 $246,018 $293,336
Top 5% $1,377,982 $443,880 $528,428
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 3.4% 3.54% 3.01%
Lower 20% 7.76% 9.26% 8.46%
Middle 20% 11.81% 15.23% 14.31%
Upper 20% 18.38% 23.07% 22.55%
Top 20% 58.65% 48.89% 51.67%
Top 5% 31.66% 22.05% 23.27%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Teton County due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 8,470 White households (86.2% of all households), the median household income is $127,465.
Black
Among the 35 Black or African American households (0.4% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Teton County
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Wyoming and United States.
Teton County Wyoming United States
All Residents $124,172 $76,176 $80,734
White $127,465 $77,184 $86,271
Black or African American $— $53,547 $55,157
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $52,436 $62,420
Asian $250,001 $82,344 $116,503
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $48,580 $81,811
Some Other Race $141,622 $71,665 $67,563
Two or more races (Multiracial) $88,685 $71,615 $75,660
Hispanic or Latino $120,938 $63,667 $71,415
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

5.7%
5.7% of residents, or 1,333 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Teton County
5.7%
Wyoming
10.5%
United States
12.5%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

2.2%
2.2% of full-time, year-round workers, or 206 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Teton County
2.2%
Wyoming
2.3%
United States
2.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

5.6%
5.6% of children under 18, or 225 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Teton County
5.6%
Wyoming
11.7%
United States
16.1%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

0.3%
0.3% of adults aged 65 and older, or 12 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Teton County
0.3%
Wyoming
8.2%
United States
10.8%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Teton County Wyoming United States
Overall poverty rate 5.7% 10.5% 12.5%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 5.6% 11.7% 16.1%
Under 5 years 4% 15.3% 17.3%
5 to 17 years 6.1% 10.6% 15.7%
18 to 64 years 7.2% 10.8% 11.6%
18 to 34 years 6.4% 15.5% 14.2%
35 to 64 years 7.7% 8.2% 10.1%
65 years and over 0.3% 8.2% 10.8%
Poverty by sex
Male 5.6% 9.4% 11.3%
Female 5.9% 11.7% 13.6%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 2.2% 2.3% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 8.3% 15.9% 15%
Did not work 10% 16.9% 21.4%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

4.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
4.4%
Family
2.9%
Nonfamily
7%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

2.9%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
2.9%
Married-couple
1.2%
Other families
12.4%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Teton County
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Teton County Wyoming United States
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 2.9% 6.8% 8.8%
Householder under 25 years 12.6% 19.7% 24.6%
Householder 25 to 44 years 4% 9% 12.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 2.8% 4.9% 6.5%
Householder 65 years and over 0.7% 4.2% 6%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 7% 18.1% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years 8.5% 34.2% 35.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 12.7% 12.2%
Householder 45 to 64 years 23% 20.4% 21.7%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 15.6% 20%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
5% of White residents, or 903 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
48.4% of Black or African American residents, or 46 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Teton County
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Teton County and peer geographies.
Teton County Wyoming United States
All Residents 5.7% 10.5% 12.5%
White 5% 9.9% 9.7%
Black or African American 48.4% 34.4% 21.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19.7% 23% 21.1%
Asian 3.8% 12.6% 9.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 100% 10.4% 16.8%
Some Other Race 11% 16% 18.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 3.2% 8.7% 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2% 12.5% 16.7%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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