Powell, WY

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    2024 Population
    6,503
    US Senator
    John Barrasso
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cynthia Lummis
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Harriet Hageman
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    32.5
    2.99% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.8%
    6.21% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $63,523
    2.39% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $289,400
    9.04% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,993
    10.9% 1-year growth

    About

    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 (256 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Powell, WY was $289,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.6%.

    Most people in Powell, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Powell, WY was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Powell, WY is home to a population of 6.5k people, from which 99.4% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.09% of Powell, WY residents were born outside of the country (71 people).

    In 2024, there were 15.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.27k people) in Powell, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 349 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 288 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.4%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.4% of Powell, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Powell, WY was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Powell, WY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.27k ± 274
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      349 ± 125
    3. White (Hispanic)
      288 ± 193
    9.6%
    Hispanic Population
    624 people

    In 2024, there were 15.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.27k people) in Powell, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 349 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 288 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.6% of the people in Powell, WY are hispanic (624 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Powell, WY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      7,508 ± 2,114 people
    2. Canada
      988 ± 771 people
    3. China
      831 ± 707 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,508 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 988 and China with 831.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.09%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    71 people
    1.19%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    77 people

    As of 2024, 1.09% of Powell, WY residents (71 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Powell, WY was 1.19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      230 ± 110
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      102 ± 94
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      50 ± 53

    Powell, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.25 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Powell, WY.

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    Health

    89.5% of the population of Powell, WY has health coverage, with 36.6% on employee plans, 19.5% on Medicaid, 13.4% on Medicare, 17.1% on non-group plans, and 2.89% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1,433 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,433 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 252 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.6% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 26.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, N/A were men and N/A were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    10.5%
    Uninsured
    36.6%
    Employer Coverage
    19.5%
    Medicaid
    13.4%
    Medicare
    17.1%
    Non-Group
    2.89%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Powell, WY declined by 0.977% from 10.6% to 10.5%.

    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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    Economy

    The economy of Powell, WY employs 2.99k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Powell, WY were Educational Services (609 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (369 people), and Construction (293 people), and the highest paying industries were Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($98,947), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,842), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,842).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.99k
    2024 Value
    ± 469
    10.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Powell, WY grew at a rate of 10.9%, from 2.7k employees to 2.99k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Powell, WY, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (473 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (366 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (301 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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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.99k
    2024 Value
    ± 469
    10.9%
    1 Year growth
    ± 19.9%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Powell, WY grew at a rate of 10.9%, from 2.7k employees to 2.99k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Powell, WY, are Educational Services (609 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (369 people), and Construction (293 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

    $42,308
    Median earning men ± $15,844
    $26,755
    Median earning women ± $11,561

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($115,865), Public Administration ($75,522), and Manufacturing ($63,547).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($48,828), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,860), and Retail Trade ($28,833).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.54%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 283k people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.9%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

    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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (25.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.56%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    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 Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Powell, WY

    Harriet Hageman
    District 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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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Powell, WY awarded 256 degrees. The student population of Powell, WY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 663 male students and 823 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Powell, WY are White (199 and 88.4%), Hispanic or Latino (17 and 7.56%), Two or More Races (4 and 1.78%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 0.889%).

    The largest universities in Powell, WY by number of degrees awarded are Northwest College (256 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Powell, WY are General Studies (45 and 17.6%), Registered Nursing (26 and 10.2%), and Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (17 and 6.64%).

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

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,486 students enrolled in Powell, WY, 44.6% men and 55.4% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,121 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Agricultural Business Operations
      12 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Powell, WY was General Studies with 45 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
    Northwest College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    256 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northwest College with 256 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 91 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Powell, WY, which is 0.552 times less than the 165 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 199 degrees mean that there were 11.7 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 17 degrees awarded.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,812) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,440) 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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Powell, WY was $289,400 in 2024, which is 0.87 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $265,400 to $289,400, a 9.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Powell, WY is 69.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Powell, WY have an average commute time of 18.2 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.

    Housing

    Property

    $289,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$26,163
    $1,889
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$349

    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 $2k - $3k 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

    69.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 69.6% of the housing units in Powell, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $63,523
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,491
    2.71k
    Number of Households
    ± 439

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.71k households in Powell, WY declined from $63,523 from the previous year's value of $65,077.

    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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Powell, WY is from Wyoming.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Wyoming
    0.437
    2023 Wage GINI in Wyoming

    In 2024, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0637% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (68.6%)
    2. Carpooled (13.9%)
    3. Walked (9.85%)

    In 2024, 68.6% of workers in Powell, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.9%) and those who walked to work (9.85%).

    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

    18.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Powell, WY have a shorter commute time (18.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.18% of the workforce in Powell, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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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

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Powell, WY (742 out of 5.78k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

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

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