Burns town, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Burns town is a small community located in Wyoming. The total population is 365. It ranks as the 99th most populous out of 193 cities and towns in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Burns town is 54.7 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Burns town is $49,851. This is 33% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.0%. This is 12% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $198,500. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Burns town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.6%.

Education

9.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% 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 91.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Burns 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.