Powell, WY

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2021 Population
6,385
2.36% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Barrasso
Republican Party
US Senator
Cynthia Lummis
Republican Party
US Representative
Harriet Hageman
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
39.2
14.3% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
12.4%
1.27% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$60,210
0.0282% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$211,900
6.86% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
2,894
1.76% 1-year growth

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In 2021, Powell, WY had a population of 6.39k people with a median age of 39.2 and a median household income of $60,210. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Powell, WY grew from 6,238 to 6,385, a 2.36% increase and its median household income declined from $60,227 to $60,210, a −0.0282% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Powell, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (88.2%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.34%), White (Hispanic) (3.24%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.53%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.47%).

None of the households in Powell, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.4% of the residents in Powell, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Powell, WY are Northwest College (311 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Powell, WY was $211,900, and the homeownership rate was 63.9%.

Most people in Powell, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Powell, WY was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Powell, WY is home to a population of 6.39k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.33% of Powell, WY residents were born outside of the country (149 people).

In 2021, there were 20.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.63k people) in Powell, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 277 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 207 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.4%
2021 Citizenship
99.3%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.4% of Powell, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Powell, WY was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Powell, WY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    5.63k ± 236
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    277 ± 124
  3. White (Hispanic)
    207 ± 89
6.25%
Hispanic Population
399 people

In 2021, there were 20.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.63k people) in Powell, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 277 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 207 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

6.25% of the people in Powell, WY are hispanic (399 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    7,687 ± 2,138 people
  2. Canada
    1,169 ± 839 people
  3. China
    1,008 ± 779 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,687 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 1,169 and China with 1,008.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.33%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
149 people
2.82%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
176 people

As of 2021, 2.33% of Powell, WY residents (149 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Powell, WY was 2.82%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    200 ± 109
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    84 ± 87
  3. Gulf War (2001-)
    55 ± 70

Powell, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.38 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Powell, WY employs 2.89k people. The largest industries in Powell, WY are Educational Services (415 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (381 people), and Construction (270 people), and the highest paying industries are Finance & Insurance ($132,917), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($74,265), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,973).

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,803. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

2.89k
2021 Value
± 446
1.76%
1 Year growth
± 21.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Powell, WY grew at a rate of 1.76%, from 2.84k employees to 2.89k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Powell, WY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (435 people), Management Occupations (363 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (285 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Powell, WY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.89k
2021 Value
± 446
1.76%
1 Year growth
± 21.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Powell, WY grew at a rate of 1.76%, from 2.84k employees to 2.89k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Powell, WY, are Educational Services (415 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (381 people), and Construction (270 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Powell, WY, though some of these residents may live in Powell, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$44,605
Median earning men ± $17,985
$31,585
Median earning women ± $11,617

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($102,549), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($77,521), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Retail Trade ($51,603), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,368), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($38,125).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $10.1B
  2. $5.07B
  3. $3.22B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($5.07B) and Basic chemicals ($3.22B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$36.8B
2020 Value in Wyoming
$60.8B
Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming
65.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.8B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $5.39B
  2. $4.21B
  3. $2.61B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.39B, followed by Utah with $4.21B and Nebraska and $2.61B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 69.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.07%).

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Powell, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso
Senator from Wyoming1
Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.
Cynthia Lummis
Senator from Wyoming2
Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Powell, WY

Harriet Hageman
Wyoming at-large Representative
Republican Party

Powell, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Powell, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Powell, WY awarded 311 degrees. The student population of Powell, WY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 573 male students and 854 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Powell, WY are White (266 and 92.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (12 and 4.18%), Black or African American (3 and 1.05%), and Two or More Races (3 and 1.05%).

The largest universities in Powell, WY by number of degrees awarded are Northwest College (311 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Powell, WY are General Studies (55 and 17.7%), Registered Nursing (28 and 9%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (13 and 4.18%).

The median tuition cost in Powell, WY for a public four year colleges is $3,150 for in-state students and $9,450 for out-of-state students.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,427 students enrolled in Powell, WY, 40.2% men and 59.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,179 records, of which 60.4% were women and 39.6% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 13 degree-majors awarded
  2. 55 degree-majors awarded
  3. 28 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Powell, WY was Elementary Education & Teaching with 13 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Powell, WY according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
311 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest College with 311 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 113 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Powell, WY, which is 0.571 times less than the 198 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 266 degrees mean that there were 22.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 12 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,712) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.445% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.453% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (73.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Powell, WY was $211,900 in 2021, which is 0.865 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $198,300 to $211,900, a 6.86% increase. The homeownership rate in Powell, WY is 63.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Powell, WY have an average commute time of 14.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Powell, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$211,900
Median Property Value 2021
±$30,807
$1,712
Median Property Taxes
±$341

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Powell, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Powell, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

63.9%
Homeownership
2021
71.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 63.9% of the housing units in Powell, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9651
  2. Census Tract 9652

The following map shows all of the places in Powell, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$60,210
Median Household Income
± $9,002
2.68k
Number of Households
± 445

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.68k households in Powell, WY declined from $60,210 from the previous year's value of $60,227.

The following chart displays the households in Powell, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Powell, WY is from Wyoming.
0.45
2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming
0.446
2020 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2021, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.804% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (72.5%)
  2. Carpooled (13.5%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.47%)

In 2021, 72.5% of workers in Powell, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (6.47%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

14.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Powell, WY have a shorter commute time (14.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.9% of the workforce in Powell, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Powell, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Powell, WY have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

12.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Powell, WY (742 out of 6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Powell, WY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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83.9% of the population of Powell, WY has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 13.6% on Medicare, 16.8% on non-group plans, and 1.78% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Park County, WY see 768 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.77% decrease from the previous year (815 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1275 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 253 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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768 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Park County, WY

Primary care physicians in Park County, WY see an average of 768 patients per year. This represents a 5.77% decrease from the previous year (815 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Park County, WY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 34.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.1% were men and 47.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

16.1%
Uninsured
34.5%
Employer Coverage
17.2%
Medicaid
13.6%
Medicare
16.8%
Non-Group
1.78%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Powell, WY declined by 22.3% from 20.7% to 16.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Powell, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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