Park County, WY

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2019 Population

29,148

0.0927% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Liz Cheney

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

44.5

0.225% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

8.45%

10.3% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$63,582

1.46% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$268,500

5.38% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

13,922

4.74% 1-year decline

About

In 2019, Park County, WY had a population of 29.1k people with a median age of 44.5 and a median household income of $63,582. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Park County, WY grew from 29,121 to 29,148, a 0.0927% increase and its median household income grew from $62,666 to $63,582, a 1.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Park County, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (91%), White (Hispanic) (3.7%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.69%), Other (Hispanic) (0.841%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.672%). 0% of the households in Park County, WY speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

99% of the residents in Park County, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Park County, WY are Northwest College (346 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2019, the median property value in Park County, WY was $268,500, and the homeownership rate was 73.2%. Most people in Park County, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Park County, WY was 2 cars per household.

Park County, WY borders Carbon County, MT, Gallatin County, MT, Park County, MT, Big Horn County, WY, Fremont County, WY, Hot Springs County, WY, Teton County, WY, and Washakie County, WY.

About the photo: Norris Geyser Basin, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Photo by Rennett Stowe

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Diversity

Park County, WY is home to a population of 29.1k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.46% of Park County, WY residents were born outside of the country (718 people).

In 2019, there were 24.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (26.5k people) in Park County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.08k White (Hispanic) and 492 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Park County, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
26.5k ± 52
White (Hispanic)
1.08k ± 231
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
492 ± 125

5.44%

Hispanic Population

1.59k people

5.44% of the people in Park County, WY are hispanic (1.59k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.46%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

718 people

2.45%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

714 people

As of 2019, 2.46% of Park County, WY residents (718 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Park County, WY was 2.45%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 11

In 2019, the median age of all people in Park County, WY was 44.5. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 44, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 52. But people in Park County, WY are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Park County, WY residents was 44.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,878 ± 2,164 people
Canada
990 ± 772 people
China
925 ± 746 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,878 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 990 and China with 925.

Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

99%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 99% of Park County, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Park County, WY was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,124 ± 221
Gulf War (2001-)
395 ± 158
Gulf War (1990s)
233 ± 164

Park County, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.85 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Wyoming. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Wyoming, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wyoming.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wyoming.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Wyoming across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Park County, WY is $63,582. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Park County, WY was Census Tract 9651 with a value of $71,814, followed by Census Tract 9654 and Census Tract 9653, with respective values of $66,282 and $64,669.

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,030. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Park County, WY employs 13.9k people. The largest industries in Park County, WY are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,243 people), Retail Trade (1,645 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,384 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,187), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,618), and Transportation & Warehousing ($60,972).

Wages

Median Household Income

$63,582

2019 value

± $2,694

1.46%

1 Year Growth

± 8.39%

Households in Park County, WY have a median annual income of $63,582, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $62,666 in 2018, which represents a 1.46% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Park County, WY compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.

$65,286

Average Male Salary in Wyoming

± $4,113

$44,030

Average Female Salary in Wyoming

± $3,021

In 2019, full-time male employees in Wyoming made 1.48 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Wyoming by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Wyoming

Black
$50,029 ± $29,544
White
$49,969 ± $2,638
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$45,474 ± $28,626

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Wyoming workers was Black. These workers were paid 1 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Wyoming.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Wyoming by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Park County, WY is from Wyoming.

0.449

2019 Wage GINI in Wyoming

0.449

2018 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2019, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0154% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9651
Census Tract 9654
Census Tract 9653

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Park County, WY was Census Tract 9651 with a value of $71,814, followed by Census Tract 9654 and Census Tract 9653, with respective values of $66,282 and $64,669.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

8.45% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Park County, WY (2.41k out of 28.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 25 - 34.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
2,025 ± 359
Hispanic
625 ± 243
Other
116 ± 146

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

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

13.9k

2019 Value

± 919

−4.74%

1 Year decline

± 9.63%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Park County, WY declined at a rate of −4.74%, from 14.6k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Park County, WY, are Management Occupations (1,775 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,506 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,206 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Park County, WY.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Park County, WY, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (1,775 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,506 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1,206 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Park County, WY has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (2.11 times higher than expected), Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.72 times), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (1.69 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Park County, WY, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($90,523), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($69,567), and Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($64,175).

Industries

Employment by Industries

13.9k

2019 Value

± 919

−4.74%

1 Year decline

± 9.63%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Park County, WY declined at a rate of −4.74%, from 14.6k employees to 13.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Park County, WY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,243 people), Retail Trade (1,645 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,384 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Park County, WY, though some of these residents may live in Park County, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Park County, WY, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,243 people), Retail Trade (1,645 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,384 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Park County, WY has an unusually high number of Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (11.7 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (3.33 times), and Utilities (2.29 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Park County, WY, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($84,187), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($61,618), and Transportation & Warehousing ($60,972).

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 $10.3B, followed by Crude petroleum ($3.74B) and Basic chemicals ($3.55B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Wyoming.

$36B

2020 Value in Wyoming

$60.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming

68.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36B. This is expected to increase 68.8% 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
$5.28B
Utah
$4.66B
Nebraska
$2.66B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.28B, followed by Utah with $4.66B and Nebraska and $2.66B.

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 Park County, WY went to Donald J. Trump with 76.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.3%), followed by Other (1.84%). The most partisan county was Crook County, WY with 88.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Park County, WY is currently represented by Liz Cheney in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (76.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.3%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.84%)
Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Park County, WY went to Donald J. Trump with 76.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (20.3%), followed by Other (1.84%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Park County, WY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Wyoming.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Park County, WY

76.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Wyoming

Crook County, WY
88.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Weston County, WY
87.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Campbell County, WY
86% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wyoming was Crook County, WY with 88.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Wyoming colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Wyoming

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wyoming.

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 Representatives from Park County, WY

Liz Cheney

Wyoming at-large Representative

Republican Party

Park County, WY is currently represented by Liz Cheney (Republican Party).

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

Education

In 2020, universities in Park County, WY awarded 346 degrees. The student population of Park County, WY is skewed towards women, with 569 male students and 869 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Park County, WY are White (278 and 85.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (29 and 8.95%), Two or More Races (14 and 4.32%), and Asian (2 and 0.617%).

The largest universities in Park County, WY by number of degrees awarded are Northwest College (346 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Park County, WY are General Studies (59 and 17.1%), Welding Technology (40 and 11.6%), and Registered Nursing (28 and 8.09%).

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
59 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degree-majorss awarded
Welding Technology
13 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Park County, WY was General Studies with 59 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Northwest College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

346 degrees awarded

In 2020, the Park County, WY institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest College with 346 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

149

Degrees Awarded to Men

197

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2020, 149 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Park County, WY, which is 0.756 times less than the 197 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in Park County, WY by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
278 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Park County, WY was White students. These 278 degrees mean that there were 9.59 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 29 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Park County, WY was $268,500 in 2019, which is 1.12 times larger than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $254,800 to $268,500, a 5.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Park County, WY is 73.2%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Park County, WY have an average commute time of 14.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Park County, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$268,500

2019 Median

± $12,891

$254,800

2018 Median

± $12,743

In 2019, the median property value in Park County, WY grew to to $268,500 from the previous year's value of $254,800.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Park County, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Park County, WY the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$63,582

Median Household Income

± $2,694

12.2k

Number of Households

± 861

In 2019, the median household income of the 12.2k households in Park County, WY grew to $63,582 from the previous year's value of $62,666.

The following chart displays the households in Park County, 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.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Park County, WY distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Park County, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

73.2%

2019 Homeownership

71.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 73.2% of the housing units in Park County, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Park County, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

14.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Park County, WY have a shorter commute time (14.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.71% of the workforce in Park County, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (75.2%)
Carpooled (9.06%)
Worked At Home (7.23%)

In 2019, 75.2% of workers in Park County, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.06%) and those who worked at home (7.23%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

88.5% of the population of Park County, WY has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 7.5% on Medicaid, 16.9% on Medicare, 16.6% on non-group plans, and 2.46% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Wyoming was $8,320 in 2014. This is a 4.51% increase from the previous year ($7,961).

Primary care physicians in Park County, WY see 815 patients per year on average, which represents a 6.32% decrease from the previous year (870 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1269 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Platte County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (15%). Additionally, Weston County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.2%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

815 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Park County, WY

Primary care physicians in Park County, WY see an average of 815 patients per year. This represents a 6.32% decrease from the previous year (870 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.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wyoming.

$8,320

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Wyoming

$4,957

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,698

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,050

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Wyoming (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.51%, from $7,961 to $8,320.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

11.5%

Uninsured

45.1%

Employer Coverage

7.5%

Medicaid

16.9%

Medicare

16.6%

Non-Group

2.46%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Park County, WY declined by 4.64% from 12% to 11.5%.

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