Alpine Northwest, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Alpine Northwest, Wyoming had a total population of 142, the 141st largest community in Wyoming. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Wyoming.
Alpine Northwest Quick Facts
How Alpine Northwest Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 276 | 142 | -48.6% |
How Alpine Northwest Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Alpine Northwest Rankings in Wyoming
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Other Cities in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemmerer | 2,972 | $76,626 | 14.3% | $178,900 |
| Afton | 2,908 | $63,586 | 9.9% | $358,000 |
| Star Valley Ranch | 2,007 | $96,071 | 2.0% | $561,700 |
| Alpine | 1,222 | $98,942 | 8.0% | $621,600 |
| Grover | 929 | N/A | 0.0% | $416,700 |
| Thayne | 732 | $78,194 | 6.3% | $395,000 |
| Smoot | 723 | N/A | 21.4% | N/A |
| Diamondville | 665 | $65,962 | 7.8% | $144,600 |
| Bedford | 482 | $129,792 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Turnerville | 463 | $158,478 | 0.0% | $737,800 |
Cities Similar to Alpine Northwest
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bessemer Bend | 143 | $165,929 | $393,000 | 28.7% | 0.0% |
| Daniel | 148 | $43,239 | $651,900 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| Bairoil | 149 | $40,250 | $23,700 | 4.5% | 36.2% |
| Fairview | 130 | $10,870 | N/A | 0.0% | 76.1% |
| Chugcreek | 160 | $175,357 | $297,400 | 5.4% | 13.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 142, Alpine Northwest's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Alpine Northwest is a small community located in Wyoming, within Lincoln County. The total population is 142. It ranks as the 141st most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Alpine Northwest. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Alpine Northwest was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
100.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Alpine Northwest in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 227% higher than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Alpine Northwest, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Alpine Northwest, Wyoming?
Alpine Northwest, Wyoming has a population of 142 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Alpine Northwest, WY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Alpine Northwest — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Alpine Northwest, WY?
The ACS sample for Alpine Northwest recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Alpine Northwest, Wyoming?
Alpine Northwest's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Alpine Northwest, WY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Alpine Northwest — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Alpine Northwest, Wyoming?
100.0% of adults (25+) in Alpine Northwest hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.