Chugcreek, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 160, Chugcreek'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

Chugcreek is a small community located in Wyoming, within Platte County. The total population is 160. It ranks as the 137th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chugcreek is 51.8 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. With 30.6% of the population under 18, Chugcreek has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chugcreek is $175,357. This is 130% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 117% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Chugcreek, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $297,400. Housing costs are 4% lower than the state median of $309,700. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Chugcreek is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chugcreek has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents.

Education

5.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 82% 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 89.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chugcreek, 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.