Big Horn County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Big Horn County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 11,737. It is the 15th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Big Horn County is 41.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Big Horn County is $60,547. This is 19% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 23% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 11% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.0%. This is 34% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $198,200. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Big Horn County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.6%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 88.0%.