Wamsutter, WY

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    2024 Population
    269
    US Senator
    John Barrasso
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cynthia Lummis
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Harriet Hageman
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    59
    4.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    16%
    23.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,298
    15.5% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $98,700
    2024 Employed Population
    173
    28.1% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Wamsutter, 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.

    100% of the residents in Wamsutter, WY are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Wamsutter, WY was $98,700, and the homeownership rate was 62.4%.

    Most people in Wamsutter, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Wamsutter, WY was 3 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Wamsutter, WY is home to a population of 269 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 14.1% of Wamsutter, WY residents were born outside of the country (38 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (177 people) in Wamsutter, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 85 Other (Hispanic) and 7 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    90.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Wamsutter, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wamsutter, WY was 90.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wamsutter, WY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      177 ± 107
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      85 ± 78
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      7 ± 13
    31.6%
    Hispanic Population
    85 people

    In 2024, there were 2.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (177 people) in Wamsutter, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 85 Other (Hispanic) and 7 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    31.6% of the people in Wamsutter, WY are hispanic (85 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wamsutter, 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

    14.1%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    38 people
    21.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    44 people

    As of 2024, 14.1% of Wamsutter, WY residents (38 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 Wamsutter, WY was 21.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      7 ± 23
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      2 ± 14

    Wamsutter, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    79.6% of the population of Wamsutter, WY has health coverage, with 53.2% on employee plans, 8.18% on Medicaid, 7.06% on Medicare, 11.2% on non-group plans, and 0% 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, 66.2% were men and 33.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 13% between 18 and 34 years, 52.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 66.2% were men and 33.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    20.4%
    Uninsured
    53.2%
    Employer Coverage
    8.18%
    Medicaid
    7.06%
    Medicare
    11.2%
    Non-Group
    0%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wamsutter, WY declined by 51.6% from 42.2% to 20.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wamsutter, 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 Wamsutter, WY employs 173 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wamsutter, WY were Retail Trade (62 people), Construction (32 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (25 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($27,045), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($27,045), and Retail Trade ($19,043).

    Employment

    Occupations

    173
    2024 Value
    ± 119
    28.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 90%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wamsutter, WY grew at a rate of 28.1%, from 135 employees to 173 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wamsutter, WY, are Transportation Occupations (44 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (35 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (23 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wamsutter, WY.

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    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

    173
    2024 Value
    ± 119
    28.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 90%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wamsutter, WY grew at a rate of 28.1%, from 135 employees to 173 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wamsutter, WY, are Retail Trade (62 people), Construction (32 people), and Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (25 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wamsutter, WY, though some of these residents may live in Wamsutter, 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

    $19,043
    Median earning men ± $15,171
    $25,662
    Median earning women ± $10,326

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($27,045) and Retail Trade ($18,777).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are .

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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.

    Wamsutter, 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 Wamsutter, WY

    Harriet Hageman
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

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

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    Housing & Living

    People in Wamsutter, WY have an average commute time of 16.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wamsutter, WY is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $98,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$72,219
    $58
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$48

    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 Wamsutter, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Wamsutter, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor 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.
    $57,298
    Median Household Income
    ± $23,496
    93
    Number of Households
    ± 68

    In 2024, the median household income of the 93 households in Wamsutter, WY declined from $57,298 from the previous year's value of $67,813.

    The following chart displays the households in Wamsutter, 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 $50k - $60k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Wamsutter, 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 (62.4%)
    2. Carpooled (24.3%)
    3. Walked (13.3%)

    In 2024, 62.4% of workers in Wamsutter, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (24.3%) and those who walked to work (13.3%).

    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

    16.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Wamsutter, WY have a shorter commute time (16.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Wamsutter, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    3 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Wamsutter, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wamsutter, WY have 3 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wamsutter, WY (43 out of 269 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 < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

    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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