Basin town, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Basin town is a small community located in Wyoming. The total population is 1,304. It ranks as the 48th most populous out of 193 cities and towns in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Basin town is 39.3 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Basin town is $59,941. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.6%. This is 73% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $143,900. Housing costs are 50% lower than the state median of $285,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Basin town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Basin town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 91.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 10.4%.

Education

21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Basin town, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 193 Census-designated places in Wyoming. For official data, visit data.census.gov.