Sweetwater County, WY

County

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    2024 Population
    41,542
    US Senator
    John Barrasso
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cynthia Lummis
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Harriet Hageman
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    37.9
    1.34% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.9%
    4.33% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $75,034
    1.87% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $251,400
    3.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    20,386
    0.167% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Sweetwater County, 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.

    96.5% of the residents in Sweetwater County, WY are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Sweetwater County, WY are Western Wyoming Community College (412 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Sweetwater County, WY was $251,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.6%.

    Most people in Sweetwater County, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Sweetwater County, WY was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Sweetwater County, WY is home to a population of 41.5k people, from which 96.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.25% of Sweetwater County, WY residents were born outside of the country (2.18k people).

    In 2024, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.9k people) in Sweetwater County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.93k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.21k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    96.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.5% of Sweetwater County, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Sweetwater County, WY was 96.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sweetwater County, WY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      31.9k ± 329
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      2.93k ± 686
    3. Other (Hispanic)
      2.21k ± 609
    16.8%
    Hispanic Population
    6.99k people

    In 2024, there were 10.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (31.9k people) in Sweetwater County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.93k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 2.21k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    16.8% of the people in Sweetwater County, WY are hispanic (6.99k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Sweetwater County, 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

    5.25%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    2.18k people
    5.56%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    2.32k people

    As of 2024, 5.25% of Sweetwater County, WY residents (2.18k 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 Sweetwater County, WY was 5.56%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      858 ± 227
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      608 ± 182
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      549 ± 166

    Sweetwater County, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.41 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.2% of the population of Sweetwater County, WY has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 9.02% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 0.941% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Sweetwater County, WY see 2,312 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,312 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1654 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 400 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    2,312 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sweetwater County, WY

    Primary care physicians in Sweetwater County, WY see an average of 2,312 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (2,312 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 39.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    12.8%
    Uninsured
    54%
    Employer Coverage
    9.02%
    Medicaid
    11.7%
    Medicare
    11.6%
    Non-Group
    0.941%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sweetwater County, WY declined by 1.46% from 12.9% to 12.8%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.13 in Sweetwater County, WY.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 36.3% in Sweetwater County, WY.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.2% in Sweetwater County, WY.

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    Economy

    The economy of Sweetwater County, WY employs 20.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Sweetwater County, WY were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3,066 people), Retail Trade (2,504 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,239 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($102,759), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($98,500), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,825).

    Employment

    Occupations

    20.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,068
    −0.167%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sweetwater County, WY declined at a rate of −0.167%, from 20.4k employees to 20.4k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sweetwater County, WY, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,578 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,223 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,863 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sweetwater County, WY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    20.4k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,068
    −0.167%
    1 Year decline
    ± 7.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Sweetwater County, WY declined at a rate of −0.167%, from 20.4k employees to 20.4k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sweetwater County, WY, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3,066 people), Retail Trade (2,504 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,239 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sweetwater County, WY, though some of these residents may live in Sweetwater County, 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

    $68,009
    Median earning men ± $5,928
    $33,619
    Median earning women ± $2,530

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($108,208), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($96,806), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($78,646).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($100,139), Public Administration ($64,762), and Manufacturing ($51,537).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 82
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    2. 72
      Retail Trade
    3. 71
      Construction

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $272k
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
    2. $208k
      Manufacturing
    3. $82.4k
      Retail Trade

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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.

    Sweetwater County, 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 Sweetwater County, WY

    Harriet Hageman
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Sweetwater County, 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 Sweetwater County, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Sweetwater County, WY awarded 412 degrees. The student population of Sweetwater County, WY in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,069 male students and 1,584 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Sweetwater County, WY are White (311 and 76.8%), Hispanic or Latino (67 and 16.5%), Two or More Races (19 and 4.69%), and Black or African American (3 and 0.741%).

    The largest universities in Sweetwater County, WY by number of degrees awarded are Western Wyoming Community College (412 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Sweetwater County, WY are General Business Administration & Management (47 and 11.4%), General Studies (45 and 10.9%), and Registered Nursing (36 and 8.74%).

    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 2,653 students enrolled in Sweetwater County, WY, 40.3% men and 59.7% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,006 records, of which 60% were women and 40% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      36 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      34 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sweetwater County, WY was General Studies with 45 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Western Wyoming Community College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    412 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Wyoming Community College with 412 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 199 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sweetwater County, WY, which is 0.934 times less than the 213 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 311 degrees mean that there were 4.64 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 67 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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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 ($1,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Sweetwater County, WY was $251,400 in 2024, which is 0.756 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $242,900 to $251,400, a 3.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Sweetwater County, WY is 74.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Sweetwater County, WY have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sweetwater County, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sweetwater County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.79%.

    Housing

    Property

    $251,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$9,650
    $13,049
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$852

    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 Sweetwater County, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68.1%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.6% of the housing units in Sweetwater County, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sweetwater County, 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.
    $75,034
    Median Household Income
    ± $3,808
    17.5k
    Number of Households
    ± 988

    In 2024, the median household income of the 17.5k households in Sweetwater County, WY declined from $75,034 from the previous year's value of $76,464.

    The following chart displays the households in Sweetwater 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Sweetwater County, 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 (76.7%)
    2. Carpooled (12.9%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.38%)

    In 2024, 76.7% of workers in Sweetwater County, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.9%) and those who worked at home (4.38%).

    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

    23.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Sweetwater County, WY have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.86% of the workforce in Sweetwater County, 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 Sweetwater County, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sweetwater County, WY have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 10.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sweetwater County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 1.79%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sweetwater County, WY (5.27k out of 41k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 18 - 24.

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

    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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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 11.5% of the children was living in poverty in Sweetwater County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 300 in Sweetwater County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 142% per 100,000 population.

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