Weston County, WY

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    US Senator
    John Barrasso
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cynthia Lummis
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Harriet Hageman
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44
    2.09% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.01%
    14.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $89,509
    2.24% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    3,176
    1.99% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Weston 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.

    98.3% of the residents in Weston County, WY are U.S. citizens.

    Most people in Weston County, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Weston County, WY was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Weston County, WY is home to a population of N/A people, from which 98.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.88% of Weston County, WY residents were born outside of the country (128 people).

    In 2024, there were 22.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.82k people) in Weston County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 255 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 199 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.6%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.3% of Weston County, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Weston County, WY was 98.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Weston County, WY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      5.82k ± 206
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      255 ± 98
    3. Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic)
      199 ± 202
    5.35%
    Hispanic Population
    365 people

    In 2024, there were 22.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.82k people) in Weston County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 255 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 199 Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.35% of the people in Weston County, WY are hispanic (365 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Weston 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

    1.88%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    128 people
    1.81%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    124 people

    As of 2024, 1.88% of Weston County, WY residents (128 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 Weston County, WY was 1.81%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      247 ± 102
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      202 ± 81
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      183 ± 104

    Weston County, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.22 times greater than any other conflict.

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

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    Health

    86.2% of the population of Weston County, WY has health coverage, with 43.9% on employee plans, 5.59% on Medicaid, 16.7% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 5.77% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Weston County, WY see 3,372 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,372 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1372 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 567 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.1% were men and 46.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,372 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Weston County, WY

    Primary care physicians in Weston County, WY see an average of 3,372 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (3,372 patients).

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

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.5% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 41.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.1% were men and 46.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    13.8%
    Uninsured
    43.9%
    Employer Coverage
    5.59%
    Medicaid
    16.7%
    Medicare
    14.3%
    Non-Group
    5.77%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Weston County, WY declined by 7.8% from 14.9% to 13.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Weston 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

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.09 in Weston County, WY.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    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 35% in Weston County, WY.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.6% in Weston County, WY.

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    Economy

    The economy of Weston County, WY employs 3.18k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Weston County, WY were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (588 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (340 people), and Retail Trade (292 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($121,331), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($91,632), and Transportation & Warehousing ($90,503).

    Employment

    Occupations

    3.18k
    2024 Value
    ± 417
    1.99%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Weston County, WY grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 3.11k employees to 3.18k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Weston County, WY, are Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (492 people), Management Occupations (355 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (275 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Weston County, 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

    3.18k
    2024 Value
    ± 417
    1.99%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Weston County, WY grew at a rate of 1.99%, from 3.11k employees to 3.18k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Weston County, WY, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (588 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (340 people), and Retail Trade (292 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Weston County, WY, though some of these residents may live in Weston 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

    $73,938
    Median earning men ± $12,055
    $37,482
    Median earning women ± $3,819

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($102,750), Manufacturing ($79,464), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,722).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($80,972), Public Administration ($40,150), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,897).

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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. 20
      Construction
    2. 18
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 13
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $17.5k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $15.1k
      Construction
    3. $8.01k
      Transportation and Warehousing

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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.

    Weston 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

    Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wyoming.
    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 Weston County, WY

    Harriet Hageman
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

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

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    Housing & Living

    People in Weston County, WY have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Weston County, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weston County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 6.87%.

    Housing

    Rent vs Own

    86.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 86.8% of the housing units in Weston County, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 89%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Weston 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.
    $89,509
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,119
    2.85k
    Number of Households
    ± 353

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.85k households in Weston County, WY grew to $89,509 from the previous year's value of $87,545.

    The following chart displays the households in Weston 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 N/A range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Weston 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 (64%)
    2. Carpooled (16.8%)
    3. Public Transit (7.81%)

    In 2024, 64% of workers in Weston County, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.8%) and those who used public transit to get to work (7.81%).

    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

    30.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Weston County, WY have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 9.66% of the workforce in Weston County, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Weston County, 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 Weston County, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Weston County, WY have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Weston County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 6.87%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.01% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Weston County, WY (572 out of 6.35k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 65 - 74.

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

    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, 14% of the children was living in poverty in Weston County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.1%.

    The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 157 in Weston County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 49.1% per 100,000 population.

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