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Wamsutter, WY

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

269
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

59
years ∙ half population younger than 59, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
46.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

14.1%
foreign-born population
85.9%Native
14.1% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Wamsutter is a town within Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States.
Location
Town in Sweetwater County, WY, US
Co-ordinates
DEC41.667977° N, 107.979142° W
DMS41° 40′ 04.72″ N, 107° 58′ 44.91″ W

Population Density & area

165/sq mi (63.9/km²)
Total Area
1.63 sq mi (4.21 km²)
Land Area
1.63 sq mi (4.21 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

66.2% male
Male 66.2%
Female 33.8%
males per 100 females
Wamsutter 195.6
Sweetwater County 105.3
Wyoming 104.5

Nativity

14.1%
foreign-born population
85.9%Native
14.1% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Wamsutter 14.1%
Sweetwater County 5.3%
Wyoming 3.5%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

59
years ∙ half population younger than 59, half older
Wamsutter
59
Sweetwater County
37.9
Wyoming
39.1

Dependency ratio

Low High
52.8
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Wamsutter 52.8
Sweetwater County 65.9
Wyoming 69.7

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 21.9% 25% 22.5%
Working age (18-64) 65.5% 60.2% 59%
Senior (65+) 12.6% 14.8% 18.5%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 52.8 65.9 69.7
Child dependency ratio 33.5 41.5 38.2
Old-age dependency ratio 19.3 24.5 31.4
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
65.8%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
31.6%
Other
2.6%
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
46.7%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Wamsutter 46.7%
Sweetwater County 38.1%
Wyoming 32.4%
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 Wamsutter population
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Hispanic or Latino 31.6% 16.8% 10.7%
Mexican 31.6% 13.8% 8%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.6% 0.3%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 2.5% 2.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 68.4% 83.2% 89.3%
One race 65.8% 79.9% 85.3%
White 65.8% 76.8% 81.4%
Black or African American 0% 1.3% 0.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.5% 1.6%
Asian 0% 0.5% 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.8% 0.7%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 2.6% 3.3% 4%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

75.3% family
Family 75.3%
Non family 24.7%
% family households
Wamsutter 75.3%
Sweetwater County 61.8%
Wyoming 61.8%

Average household size

2.89
persons per household
Wamsutter
2.89
Sweetwater County
2.34
Wyoming
2.34

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Wamsutter population
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Total households 93 17,502 243,318
Average houshold size 2.89 2.34 2.34
Family households 70 10,817 150,422
Average family size 2.79 2.99 2.95
Married couple family 52 8,523 120,361
Other families 18 2,294 30,061
Male householder 2 918 10,921
Female householder 16 1,376 19,140
Non-family households 23 6,685 92,896
One-person households 0 5,855 76,502
Male householder 0 3,097 38,425
Senior (65+) living alone 0 1,010 13,020
Female householder 0 2,758 38,077
Senior (65+) living alone 0 1,095 19,418
Other living arrangements 23 830 16,394

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

153
housing units
Wamsutter 153
Sweetwater County 19,289
Wyoming 277,141

Occupancy status

60.8% occupied
Occupied 60.8%
Vacant 39.2%
vacancy rate
Wamsutter 39.2%
Sweetwater County 9.3%
Wyoming 12.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

30.1%
Single family houses
Single family houses
30.1%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
20.9%
Mobile homes
49%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

2002
Half of houses were built before 2002, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
4.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
0%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
61.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
33.9%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 4.8 5.9 5.8
1–3 rooms 9.2% 10.1% 11.8%
4–6 rooms 73.2% 50.6% 49.6%
7+ rooms 17.7% 39.1% 38.4%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.3% 2.1%
1 bedroom 11.8% 7.1% 8.6%
2 bedrooms 45.1% 22.4% 23.6%
3 bedrooms 30.1% 40.7% 38.9%
4+ bedrooms 13.1% 28.4% 26.7%
At a glance
Median year built 2002 1981 1981
Total housing units 153 19,289 277,141
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

62.4% owners
Renter-occupied 37.6%
Owner-occupied 62.4%
homeownership rate
Wamsutter 62.4%
Sweetwater County 74.6%
Wyoming 71.8%

Average household size

2.71
Owner-occupied
3.2
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Wamsutter 2.71
Sweetwater County 2.38
Wyoming 2.45

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Total occupied units 93 17,502 243,318
Year moved in
2020 or later 14% 27.5% 27.2%
2010 to 2019 59.1% 38.8% 38.6%
2000 to 2009 8.6% 15.4% 16.3%
1999 or earlier 18.3% 18.3% 17.9%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 90.3% 98.4% 98.1%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.4% 1.2%
1.51 or more 9.7% 0.2% 0.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 0% 2.8% 4.1%
1 vehicle 3.2% 25.8% 27.6%
2 vehicles 44.1% 35.3% 34.7%
3 or more vehicles 52.7% 36% 33.6%
House heating fuel used
Gas 65.6% 84.1% 70%
Electricity 34.4% 13.6% 23.8%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.1%
All other fuels 0% 2% 5.6%
No fuel used 0% 0.3% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.1% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 0.4% 0.9%
No telephone service available 0% 0.5% 0.8%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$98,700
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Wamsutter
$98,700
Sweetwater County
$251,400
Wyoming
$309,700

Housing Cost Burden

0%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
0%
Owners without a mortgage
0%
Renters
0%
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
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Property value
Median Value $98,700 $251,400 $309,700
Under $100,000 53.4% 19.1% 11.2%
$100,000 - $200,000 25.9% 14.5% 13.1%
$200,000 - $300,000 17.2% 29.4% 23.7%
$300,000 - $500,000 0% 28.5% 32%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 3.4% 7.3% 14.8%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.2% 5.1%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 22.4% 52.9% 55.8%
Without a mortgage 77.6% 47.1% 44.2%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $— $1,648 $1,754
Without a mortgage $446 $470 $545
Gross rent
Median rent $— $911 $992

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

3.8%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Wamsutter 3.8%
Sweetwater County 20.9%
Wyoming 30.6%

Adults without a high school diploma

13.3%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Wamsutter 13.3%
Sweetwater County 7.2%
Wyoming 5.8%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

43
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
0%
K–12
100%
College / Undergraduate
0%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

—%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
* The Census Bureau did not publish college going rate for Wamsutter due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Wamsutter
—%
Sweetwater County
18.7%
Wyoming
36.6%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Total enrolled (age 3+) 43 10,399 141,871
Nursery / preschool 0% 6.9% 6.2%
K–12 100% 73.7% 68.9%
Kindergarten 0% 6.2% 4.7%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 30.2% 19.7% 20.1%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 60.5% 23.5% 22.1%
High School: Grades 9–12 9.3% 24.4% 22%
College or graduate school 0% 19.4% 24.9%
College, undergraduate 0% 15.5% 20%
Graduate, professional school 0% 3.9% 4.9%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds —% 18.7% 36.6%
School type
Public school 100% 89.8% 88.2%
Private school 0% 10.2% 11.8%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

210
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
9th-12th, no diploma
9%
HS graduate
54.3%
Some college no degree
18.6%
Associates degree
10%
Bachelors degree
3.8%
Graduate or professional degree
0%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
100% · 0%
9th-12th, no diploma
10.5% · 89.5%
HS graduate
68.4% · 31.6%
Some college no degree
87.2% · 12.8%
Associates degree
47.6% · 52.4%
Bachelors degree
100% · 0%
Graduate or professional degree
—% · —%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Population (25+) 210 27,494 398,785
Less than 9th grade 4.3% 2.2% 1.9%
9th–12th, no diploma 9% 5% 3.9%
High school diploma or GED 54.3% 31.2% 27.5%
Some college, no degree 18.6% 27.4% 24.5%
Associate's degree 10% 13.3% 11.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher 3.8% 20.9% 30.6%
Bachelor's degree 3.8% 14.7% 19.1%
Graduate or professional 0% 6.2% 11.5%
High School or higher 86.7% 92.8% 94.2%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$19,388
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$26,563
HS graduate
$19,069
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
32.1%
HS graduate
0%
Some college or associates
8.3%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $19,388 $52,763 $50,636
Less than high school graduate $26,563 $31,232 $38,055
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $19,069 $41,385 $42,107
Some college or associate's degree $— $52,065 $45,574
Bachelor's degree $— $62,591 $59,382
Graduate or professional degree $— $78,750 $74,861
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 32.1% 19.4% 19.1%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 0% 14% 11.3%
Some college or associate's degree 8.3% 11.5% 8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 3.9% 4.8%

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+)

214
residents 16 years and over
Wamsutter 214
Sweetwater County 32,438
Wyoming 466,238

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
80.8%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Wamsutter 80.8%
Sweetwater County 62.8%
Wyoming 61.9%
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)

59.2
years ∙ half are younger than 59.2, half older
Wamsutter
59.2
Sweetwater County
39.7
Wyoming
39.1
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

75.1% male
Male 75.1%
Female 24.9%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Wamsutter 24.9
Sweetwater County 44.1
Wyoming 45.2

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Wamsutter
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Total labor force 173 21,649 303,643
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 2.3% 5.5% 5.3%
20 to 24 years 0% 10.6% 10%
25 to 29 years 20.2% 8.5% 9.9%
30 to 34 years 0% 11.6% 10.8%
35 to 44 years 9.8% 24.8% 22.5%
45 to 54 years 5.2% 19.9% 18.4%
55 to 59 years 46.2% 8% 8.7%
60 to 64 years 14.5% 6.8% 7.5%
65 to 74 years 1.7% 3.4% 5.9%
75 years and over 0% 1% 1.2%
Gender composition
Male 75.1% 55.9% 54.8%
Female 24.9% 44.1% 45.2%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

80.8%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Wamsutter
80.8%
Sweetwater County
66.7%
Wyoming
65.1%
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

89.7%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
62.3%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Wamsutter 62.3%
Sweetwater County 60.5%
Wyoming 60.2%
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 Wamsutter
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 100% 50.3% 52.3%
20 to 24 years —% 88.7% 81.9%
25 to 29 years 100% 81.4% 84.7%
30 to 34 years —% 90.8% 85.9%
35 to 44 years 77.3% 85.8% 87.2%
45 to 54 years 64.3% 84.6% 85.7%
55 to 59 years 100% 74.9% 75.7%
60 to 64 years 100% 55% 58.3%
65 to 74 years 11.1% 18.3% 26.6%
75 years and over 0% 10% 8.6%
LFPR by gender
Male 89.7% 72.6% 69.9%
Female 62.3% 60.5% 60.2%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 77.5% 65.8% 64.5%
Black or African American —% 56.9% 69.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 63.5% 62.2%
Asian —% 74.2% 70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 57%
Some Other Race 100% 82.2% 73.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 66.9% 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 100% 70.9% 72%
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

0%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Wamsutter
0%
Sweetwater County
5.6%
Wyoming
3.7%
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

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
0%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Wamsutter 0%
Sweetwater County 5.5%
Wyoming 4%
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 Wamsutter
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 19.8% 13.1%
20 to 24 years —% 9.5% 5.7%
25 to 29 years 0% 6.5% 3.3%
30 to 34 years —% 5.9% 3.5%
35 to 44 years 0% 1.2% 2.8%
45 to 54 years 0% 5.4% 2.6%
55 to 59 years 0% 2.7% 2.5%
60 to 64 years 0% 4.4% 3.2%
65 to 74 years 0% 0% 2%
75 years and over —% 38.6% 5.8%
By gender
Male 0% 5.5% 4%
Female 0% 5.7% 3.4%
By race, ethnicity
White 0% 5.4% 3.4%
Black or African American —% 0% 7.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 13%
Asian —% 13% 7.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 0%
Some Other Race 0% 9.9% 4.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) —% 4.2% 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 6.6% 4.4%
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

173
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Wamsutter 173
Sweetwater County 20,386
Wyoming 288,713
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

76%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Wamsutter 76%
Sweetwater County 73%
Wyoming 70%
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 Wamsutter, WY workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 3 workers
are employed in Retail trade
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Retail trade 35.8%
Construction 18.5%
Administrative and waste services 14.5%
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
Retail trade employs the most men — 40% of 130 employed male workers
Female
Accommodation and food services employs the most women — 37.2% of 43 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 Wamsutter
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Total employed population 173 20,386 288,713
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 1.1% 3.7%
Mining and logging 1.7% 15% 5.5%
Construction 18.5% 6.1% 8.5%
Manufacturing 0% 6% 4.5%
Wholesale trade 0% 2.6% 1.6%
Retail trade 35.8% 12.3% 10.8%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 10.4% 6.2% 4.6%
Utilities 0% 2.3% 1.6%
Information 5.2% 1.3% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 2.9% 3%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.4% 1.7%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 2.4% 4.9%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 14.5% 2.5% 2.8%
Education and health services
Educational services 0% 9.9% 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 0% 11% 12.9%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.9% 2%
Accommodation and food services 13.9% 7.2% 6.9%
Other services 0% 3.5% 5%
Government 0% 5.3% 6.6%
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. 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

69.9% Private
Government 5.2%
Private Employment 69.9%
Self Employed 24.9%
Private employment (%)
Wamsutter 69.9%
Sweetwater County 73.7%
Wyoming 65.7%
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.

Self-employed workers

24.9%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 6.9%
Unincorporated business 17.9%
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 Wamsutter
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Private wage & salary 69.9% 73.7% 65.7%
For-profit company employees 69.9% 67.9% 58.2%
Not-for-profit employees 0% 5.8% 7.4%
Self-employed 24.9% 8.1% 12.3%
Incorporated business 6.9% 4.5% 5.1%
Unincorporated business 17.9% 3.1% 6.8%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.5% 0.4%
Government 5.2% 18.2% 22%
Local government 5.2% 12.8% 11.6%
State government 0% 3% 6.7%
Federal government 0% 2.4% 3.7%
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

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
Wamsutter 0%
Sweetwater County 4.4%
Wyoming 9.4%
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

16.4 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Wamsutter 16.4
Sweetwater County 23.8
Wyoming 18.8
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 Wamsutter
Employed residents 16+.
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Total employed population 173 20,386 288,713
Worked from home 0% 4.4% 9.4%
Drove Alone 62.4% 76.7% 74.8%
Carpooled 24.3% 12.9% 9.4%
Public transportation 0% 2.5% 0.9%
Walked 13.3% 2.4% 3.6%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.2% 1.8%
Commuting population 173 19,299 259,194
Mean travel time (minutes) 16.4 23.8 18.8
Less than 5 minutes 4.6% 8.3% 8.8%
5 to 14 minutes 66.5% 39.7% 45.4%
15 to 29 minutes 0% 24.5% 27.5%
30 to 44 minutes 6.4% 14.3% 8.6%
45 to 59 minutes 21.4% 4% 3.7%
60 to 89 minutes 1.2% 4.3% 3.3%
90 minutes or more 0% 4.9% 2.8%
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

$18,989
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Wamsutter $18,989
Sweetwater County $61,624
Wyoming $59,730
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

142 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Wamsutter 142¢
Sweetwater County 61¢
Wyoming 72¢
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 Wamsutter, WY workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$27,045
Workers in Transportation and warehousing report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Transportation and warehousing $27,045
Retail trade $19,096
Accommodation and food services $14,333
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 publish highest paying industry by gender data for Wamsutter due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $27,045, compared to $18,537 for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $26,250 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 Wamsutter
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Median Earnings $18,989 $61,624 $59,730
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $85,441 $50,456
Mining and logging $— $98,679 $91,866
Construction $— $53,125 $58,937
Manufacturing $— $104,290 $67,508
Wholesale trade $— $52,192 $68,558
Retail trade $19,096 $31,597 $39,317
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $27,045 $69,896 $69,664
Utilities $— $102,672 $96,658
Information $— $62,411 $64,141
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $56,776 $57,559
Real estate and leasing $— $42,426 $62,500
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $90,708 $75,755
Corporate management $— $— $129,444
Administrative and waste services $— $40,150 $44,250
Education and health services
Educational services $— $62,970 $60,487
Health care and social assistance $— $41,053 $56,757
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $— $52,322
Accommodation and food services $14,333 $31,569 $33,410
Other services $— $52,188 $52,093
Government $— $73,292 $66,771
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

$47,143
Workers in Own incorporated business roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Own incorporated business $47,143
Private company $19,043
$—
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

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for Wamsutter due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $19,069, compared to $18,537 for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $26,250 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 Wamsutter
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $19,043 $62,639 $58,328
Not-for-profit employees $— $55,900 $60,716
Self-employed
Incorporated business $47,143 $58,466 $67,209
Unincorporated business $— $41,207 $43,570
Government
Local government $— $64,514 $60,338
State government $— $75,156 $61,937
Federal government $— $58,068 $74,510
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 Wamsutter, WY workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$45,536
Workers in Sales occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Sales $45,536
Transportation $18,986
$—
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

Male
Among employed men, workers in Transportation occupations earn the highest median earnings — $18,986 versus $18,537 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $30,000 versus $26,250 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 Wamsutter
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Median earnings(Total) $18,989 $61,624 $59,730
Management and business
Management $— $75,693 $72,659
Business and finance $— $90,159 $71,623
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $132,599 $80,699
Architecture and engineering $— $103,535 $98,517
Sciences $— $76,250 $75,765
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $56,964 $58,893
Legal $— $153,065 $103,067
Education, Training and Library $— $64,650 $62,523
Arts, design and media $— $56,364 $57,390
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $80,658 $87,707
Health technicians $— $44,712 $56,990
Healthcare support $— $31,977 $36,394
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $108,692 $60,708
Law enforcement $— $62,083 $68,061
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $33,228 $32,366
Building and grounds cleaning $— $37,137 $36,957
Personal care and service $— $40,682 $36,319
Sales and office
Sales $45,536 $34,850 $49,205
Office and Administrative Support $— $43,594 $42,153
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $38,636 $38,435
Construction and extraction $— $75,665 $63,748
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $78,833 $71,165
Production and transportation
Production $— $102,206 $61,313
Transportation $18,986 $62,231 $66,629
Material moving $— $53,750 $44,044
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

$57,298
Median household income in Wamsutter
Median household income (USD)
Wamsutter
$57,298
Sweetwater County
$75,034
Wyoming
$76,176
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Wamsutter, 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

$29,477
Per capita income in Wamsutter
Per capita income (USD)
Wamsutter
$29,477
Sweetwater County
$41,511
Wyoming
$42,668
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Wamsutter, 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

$77,917
Average household income in Wamsutter
Avg household income (USD)
Wamsutter
$77,917
Sweetwater County
$97,925
Wyoming
$100,641
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Wamsutter, 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

$77,917
Mean household income
$57,298
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Wamsutter $20,619
Sweetwater County $22,891
Wyoming $24,465
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 Wamsutter
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Wamsutter and peer geographies.
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Total households 93 17,502 243,318
Median household income $57,298 $75,034 $76,176
Mean household income $77,917 $97,925 $100,641
Mean-median gap $20,619 $22,891 $24,465
Family households 70 10,817 150,422
Median family income $61,250 $98,067 $96,997
Mean family income $77,997 $120,838 $120,454
Mean-median gap $16,747 $22,771 $23,457
Non-family households 23 6,685 92,896
Median non-family income $— $43,297 $44,412
Mean non-family income $— $55,594 $64,706
Mean-median gap $— $12,297 $20,294
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $29,477 $41,511 $42,668
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

84.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Wamsutter
84.9%
Sweetwater County
78.6%
Wyoming
77%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
18.3% of households (17) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $43,588
SSI (disability)
7.5% of households (7) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
0% of households (0) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.7% of households (9) 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 Wamsutter
Share of households receiving each income type
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Total households 93 17,502 243,318
Wage-based income
With earnings 85% 79% 77%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 18% 29% 33%
Average social security income $43,588 $25,207 $24,894
Retirement income 59% 27% 26%
Average retirement income $33,576 $30,759 $32,160
SSI (Supplemental security) 8% 5% 4%
Average SSI income $— $11,587 $11,408
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 10% 7% 5%
Cash assistance 0% 2% 2%
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

$61,250
Family households earn $61,250, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$57,298
Family households
$61,250
Nonfamily households
$—
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

$61,250
Married-couple families earn $61,250, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$61,250
Married-couple families
$61,250
Other family types
$—
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 Wamsutter
Median household and family income by household size in Wamsutter, compared with peer geographies.
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Total households 93 17,502 243,318
Household income by size
1-person $— $41,745 $39,149
2-person $56,613 $83,645 $85,872
3-person $— $109,191 $102,790
4-person $— $130,722 $114,499
5-person $— $116,090 $115,006
6-person $— $112,200 $125,448
7-person or more $— $83,958 $129,663
Total families 70 10,817 150,422
Family income by size
2-person $56,563 $83,105 $85,754
3-person $— $105,754 $101,673
4-person $— $133,180 $114,932
5-person $— $109,156 $116,306
6-person $— $111,900 $125,000
7-person or more $— $— $120,000
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

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Wamsutter due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — 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%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Wamsutter due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
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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
0%
$50K - $100K
80.7%
$100K - $150K
10.8%
$150K - $200K
8.6%
Over $200K
0%
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

19.4%
of all households, 18 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Wamsutter 19.4%
Sweetwater County 36.9%
Wyoming 36.9%
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 Wamsutter
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Wamsutter, compared with peer geographies.
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Median household income $57,298 $75,034 $76,176
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 0% 6% 4.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 0% 2.6% 3.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 0% 5.7% 6.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 0% 9.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 0% 9% 10.6%
$50,000 to $74,999 69.9% 17.5% 17%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.8% 13.2% 13.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 10.8% 18.5% 18.9%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.6% 10.5% 9.5%
$200,000 or more 0% 7.9% 8.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 0% 23.5% 21.7%
Share below $75,000 69.9% 50% 49.3%
Share above $100,000 19.4% 36.9% 36.9%
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
0.23
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Wamsutter 0.23
Sweetwater County 0.45
Wyoming 0.45
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

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Wamsutter due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Wamsutter
$—
Sweetwater County
$235,116
Wyoming
$246,018
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 Wamsutter
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $55,048 $31,101 $32,728
Lower 20% $56,548 $62,125 $61,011
Middle 20% $67,429 $93,032 $93,914
Upper 20% $82,286 $145,444 $142,509
Top 5% threshold $169,175 $230,175 $245,884
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $16,448 $17,798
Lower 20% $— $45,757 $46,609
Middle 20% $— $76,271 $76,665
Upper 20% $— $116,031 $116,116
Top 20% $— $235,116 $246,018
Top 5% $— $404,400 $443,880
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.36% 3.54%
Lower 20% —% 9.35% 9.26%
Middle 20% —% 15.58% 15.23%
Upper 20% —% 23.7% 23.07%
Top 20% —% 48.02% 48.89%
Top 5% —% 20.65% 22.05%
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 Wamsutter due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 69 White households (74.2% of all households), the median household income is $56,793.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% 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 Wamsutter
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Sweetwater County and Wyoming.
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
All Residents $57,298 $75,034 $76,176
White $56,793 $76,446 $77,184
Black or African American $— $— $53,547
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $90,116 $52,436
Asian $— $— $82,344
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $48,580
Some Other Race $71,111 $83,523 $71,665
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $69,262 $71,615
Hispanic or Latino $71,111 $70,009 $63,667
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

16%
16% of residents, or 43 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Wamsutter
16%
Sweetwater County
12.9%
Wyoming
10.5%
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

6.8%
6.8% of full-time, year-round workers, or 9 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Wamsutter
6.8%
Sweetwater County
2.8%
Wyoming
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

49.2%
49.2% of children under 18, or 29 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Wamsutter
49.2%
Sweetwater County
16%
Wyoming
11.7%
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%
0% of adults aged 65 and older, or 0 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Wamsutter
0%
Sweetwater County
8.7%
Wyoming
8.2%
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
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
Overall poverty rate 16% 12.9% 10.5%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 49.2% 16% 11.7%
Under 5 years 100% 19.1% 15.3%
5 to 17 years 30.2% 15.2% 10.6%
18 to 64 years 8% 12.5% 10.8%
18 to 34 years 25.7% 13.1% 15.5%
35 to 64 years 3.5% 12.3% 8.2%
65 years and over 0% 8.7% 8.2%
Poverty by sex
Male 3.9% 10.1% 9.4%
Female 39.6% 15.7% 11.7%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 6.8% 2.8% 2.3%
Worked part time or part year 0% 19.9% 15.9%
Did not work 12.2% 19.6% 16.9%
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

9.7%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
9.7%
Family
12.9%
Nonfamily
0%
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

12.9%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
12.9%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
50%
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 Wamsutter
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 12.9% 9.9% 6.8%
Householder under 25 years —% 4% 19.7%
Householder 25 to 44 years 32.1% 12.2% 9%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 9.1% 4.9%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 7.3% 4.2%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 0% 17.4% 18.1%
Householder under 25 years —% 17.9% 34.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 10% 12.7%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 28.9% 20.4%
Householder 65 years and over —% 9.8% 15.6%
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

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for Wamsutter due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
2.8% of White residents, or 5 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% of Black or African American residents, or 0 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 Wamsutter
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Wamsutter and peer geographies.
Wamsutter Sweetwater County Wyoming
All Residents 16% 12.9% 10.5%
White 2.8% 13.2% 9.9%
Black or African American —% 18.2% 34.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 14.3% 23%
Asian —% 12.2% 12.6%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 10.4%
Some Other Race 44.7% 18.9% 16%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.8% 8.7%
Hispanic or Latino 44.7% 12.5% 12.5%
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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