Wamsutter, WY

Census Place

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2021 Population

243

13.6% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

55.9

1.58% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

16.5%

N/A 1-year N/A

2021 Median Household Income

$61,771

21.1% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$52,300

About

In 2021, Wamsutter, WY had a population of 243 people with a median age of 55.9 and a median household income of $61,771. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Wamsutter, WY grew from 214 to 243, a 13.6% increase and its median household income grew from $51,000 to $61,771, a 21.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Wamsutter, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (59.3%), Other (Hispanic) (32.5%), White (Hispanic) (8.23%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), and Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%).

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.

91.8% of the residents in Wamsutter, WY are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Wamsutter, WY was $52,300, and the homeownership rate was 34.6%.

Most people in Wamsutter, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.3 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 243 people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 16% of Wamsutter, WY residents were born outside of the country (39 people).

In 2021, there were 1.82 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (144 people) in Wamsutter, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 79 Other (Hispanic) and 20 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

91.8%

2021 Citizenship

82.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 91.8% of Wamsutter, WY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Wamsutter, WY was 82.7%, 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.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wamsutter, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
144 ± 132
Other (Hispanic)
79 ± 86
White (Hispanic)
20 ± 33

40.7%

Hispanic Population

99 people

40.7% of the people in Wamsutter, WY are hispanic (99 people).

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

Foreign-Born Population

16%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

39 people

17.3%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

37 people

As of 2021, 16% of Wamsutter, WY residents (39 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 Wamsutter, WY was 17.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
0 ± 21
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 17
Vietnam
0 ± 21

Wamsutter, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), NaNN times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Wamsutter, WY employs 172 people. The largest industries in Wamsutter, WY are Retail Trade (62 people), Construction (50 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (31 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,938), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,875), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($46,875).

Employment

Occupations

172

2021 Value

± 132

9.55%

1 Year growth

± 102%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wamsutter, WY grew at a rate of 9.55%, from 157 employees to 172 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wamsutter, WY, are Transportation Occupations (62 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (29 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (27 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wamsutter, 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

172

2021 Value

± 132

9.55%

1 Year growth

± 102%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Wamsutter, WY grew at a rate of 9.55%, from 157 employees to 172 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wamsutter, WY, are Retail Trade (62 people), Construction (50 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (31 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.

Median Earnings by Industry

$16,392

Median earning men ± $25,817

$11,979

Median earning women ± $23,102

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($80,938) and Construction ($45,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are .

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.

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

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 Wamsutter, WY

Harriet Hageman

Wyoming 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.

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 Wamsutter, WY was $52,300 in 2020, which is 0.214 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between N/A and 2020 the median property value increased from N/A to $52,300, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in Wamsutter, WY is 34.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Wamsutter, WY have an average commute time of 23.3 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.

Property

$52,300

Median Property Value 2020

±$45,189

$28

Median Property Taxes

±$41

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.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

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

Household Income

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$61,771

Median Household Income

± $19,162

Number of Households

± 63

In 2021, the median household income of the 81 households in Wamsutter, WY grew to $61,771 from the previous year's value of $51,000.

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 $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Wamsutter, 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 (81.4%)
Walked (13.4%)
Worked At Home (2.91%)

In 2021, 81.4% of workers in Wamsutter, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (2.91%).

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

23.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Wamsutter, WY have a shorter commute time (23.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 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.

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.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wamsutter, WY (40 out of 243 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

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.

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

71.2% of the population of Wamsutter, WY has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 0% on Medicaid, 3.7% on Medicare, 11.1% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sweetwater County, WY see 2229 patients per year on average, which represents a 12% decrease from the previous year (2532 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1707 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 406 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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2,229 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sweetwater County, WY

Primary care physicians in Sweetwater County, WY see an average of 2,229 patients per year. This represents a 12% decrease from the previous year (2,532 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.6% under 18 years, 14.4% between 18 and 34 years, 64.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.35% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 76.3% were men and 23.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

28.8%

Uninsured

56.4%

Employer Coverage

Medicaid

3.7%

Medicare

11.1%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wamsutter, WY grew by 157% from 11.2% to 28.8%.

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.