Jackson, WY

Census Place

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2021 Population

10,728

1.35% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

33.4

0.602% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

5.92%

6.17% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$83,289

8.85% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$836,300

19% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Jackson, WY had a population of 10.7k people with a median age of 33.4 and a median household income of $83,289. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Jackson, WY grew from 10,585 to 10,728, a 1.35% increase and its median household income grew from $76,518 to $83,289, a 8.85% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Jackson, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (74.1%), Other (Hispanic) (12.8%), White (Hispanic) (5.41%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.58%).

None of the households in Jackson, 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.

87.8% of the residents in Jackson, WY are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Jackson, WY was $836,300, and the homeownership rate was 41%.

Most people in Jackson, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Jackson, WY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Jackson, WY is home to a population of 10.7k people, from which 87.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 16.9% of Jackson, WY residents were born outside of the country (1.82k people).

In 2021, there were 5.79 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.95k people) in Jackson, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.37k Other (Hispanic) and 580 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

87.8%

2021 Citizenship

87.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 87.8% of Jackson, WY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Jackson, WY was 87.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Jackson, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Jackson, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.95k ± 590
Other (Hispanic)
1.37k ± 524
White (Hispanic)
580 ± 327

19.8%

Hispanic Population

2.12k people

19.8% of the people in Jackson, WY are hispanic (2.12k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Jackson, WY as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

16.9%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.82k people

16%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.7k people

As of 2021, 16.9% of Jackson, WY residents (1.82k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Jackson, WY was 16%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Jackson, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
137 ± 114
Gulf War (2001-)
49 ± 82
Gulf War (1990s)
35 ± 56

Jackson, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Jackson, WY employs 7.38k people. The largest industries in Jackson, WY are Retail Trade (1,337 people), Accommodation & Food Services (956 people), and Educational Services (782 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($96,214), Finance & Insurance ($79,000), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($75,219).

Employment

Occupations

7.38k

2021 Value

± 852

2.81%

1 Year growth

± 15.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson, WY grew at a rate of 2.81%, from 7.18k employees to 7.38k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Jackson, WY, are Management Occupations (1,432 people), Sales & Related Occupations (883 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (522 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Jackson, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.38k

2021 Value

± 852

2.81%

1 Year growth

± 15.9%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Jackson, WY grew at a rate of 2.81%, from 7.18k employees to 7.38k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Jackson, WY, are Retail Trade (1,337 people), Accommodation & Food Services (956 people), and Educational Services (782 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Jackson, WY, though some of these residents may live in Jackson, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,191

Median earning men ± $4,151

$38,429

Median earning women ± $2,677

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($83,387), Public Administration ($63,426), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($62,407).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($54,392), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($43,421), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,574).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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 Trade

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

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.

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.

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

Colorado
$5.39B
Utah
$4.21B
Nebraska
$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).

Civics

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.

Jackson, 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.07%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Jackson, WY

Harriet Hageman

Wyoming at-large Representative

Republican Party

Jackson, 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 Jackson, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

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.

Educational Attainment

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Race

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Jackson, WY was $836,300 in 2021, which is 3.41 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $702,700 to $836,300, a 19% increase. The homeownership rate in Jackson, WY is 41%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Jackson, WY have an average commute time of 13.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Jackson, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$836,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$104,105

$1,771

Median Property Taxes

±$369

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 Jackson, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

41%

Homeownership

2021

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 41% of the housing units in Jackson, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 36.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Jackson, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9677.01

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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

Household Income

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$83,289

Median Household Income

± $11,229

4.32k

Number of Households

± 597

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.32k households in Jackson, WY grew to $83,289 from the previous year's value of $76,518.

The following chart displays the households in Jackson, 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Jackson, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (61.7%)
Walked (12.1%)
Worked At Home (8.66%)

In 2021, 61.7% of workers in Jackson, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (12.1%) and those who worked at home (8.66%).

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.

Commute Time

13.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Jackson, WY have a shorter commute time (13.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Jackson, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Jackson, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

5.92% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Jackson, WY (633 out of 10.7k 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 Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Jackson, WY is White, followed by Other and Hispanic.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.9% of the population of Jackson, WY has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 5.75% on Medicaid, 4.65% on Medicare, 17.2% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Teton County, WY see 869 patients per year on average, which represents a 5.85% decrease from the previous year (923 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1068 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 184 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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869 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Teton County, WY

Primary care physicians in Teton County, WY see an average of 869 patients per year. This represents a 5.85% decrease from the previous year (923 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.2% under 18 years, 33.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.48% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.9% were men and 45.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

16.1%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

5.75%

Medicaid

4.65%

Medicare

17.2%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Jackson, WY declined by 16.3% from 19.3% to 16.1%.

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