Big Horn County, Wyoming Demographics 2026
Big Horn County, Wyoming has a population of 11,828, the 15th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $62,101 and the median home value is $216,500. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Big Horn County Quick Facts
How Big Horn County 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 | 11,737 | 11,828 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $60,547 | $62,101 | +2.6% |
| Median home value | $198,200 | $216,500 | +9.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
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+)
Cities & Places in Big Horn County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lovell | 2,422 | $60,154 | 18.6% | $209,700 |
| Greybull | 2,091 | $65,417 | 12.0% | $169,600 |
| Basin | 1,290 | $65,515 | 14.9% | $157,300 |
| Cowley | 755 | $79,732 | 6.3% | $232,300 |
| Byron | 595 | $64,167 | 10.6% | $170,800 |
| Burlington | 242 | $82,000 | 0.0% | $198,200 |
| Deaver | 171 | $57,813 | 3.5% | $118,200 |
| Manderson | 113 | N/A | 5.3% | $47,300 |
| Hyattville | 47 | $43,333 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Shell | 36 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Big Horn County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 11,828. It is the 15th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Big Horn County is 41.7 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Big Horn County is $62,101. This is 18% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $216,500. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Big Horn County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 85.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.7%.
Education
22.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Big Horn County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wyoming and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Big Horn County, Wyoming?
Big Horn County has a population of 11,828, making it the 15th most populous county in Wyoming.
What is the median income in Big Horn County?
The median household income in Big Horn County is $62,101 with a poverty rate of 12.7%.
How many cities are in Big Horn County, Wyoming?
Big Horn County contains 10 Census-designated places.