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Converse County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Converse County, Wyoming has a population of 13,762, the 13th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $81,558 and the median home value is $292,700. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Converse County Quick Facts

Population 13,762
Median Household Income $81,558
Median Home Value $292,700
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment Rate 4.2%
Median Age 42.1 years
Homeownership Rate 77.3%
Affordability Ratio 3.6x
Bachelor's Degree+ 24.9%
High School Graduation 94.7%
Cities/Places 6
Population 13,762 13th of 23
Median Income $81,558 7% higher than state
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment 4.2%

How Converse County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population13,75913,762+0.0%
Median household income$79,164$81,558+3.0%
Median home value$269,700$292,700+8.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.6%
$25K-$50K 18.8%
$50K-$100K 27.0%
$100K+ 40.6%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.6%
$10K-$15K
4.7%
$15K-$20K
4.1%
$20K-$25K
2.1%
$25K-$30K
1.6%
$30K-$35K
6.0%
$35K-$40K
2.9%
$40K-$45K
5.8%
$45K-$50K
2.6%
$50K-$60K
6.8%
$60K-$75K
7.8%
$75K-$100K
12.4%
$100K-$125K
13.4%
$125K-$150K
8.8%
$150K-$200K
11.7%
$200K+
6.7%

Employment

4.2% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%
66.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%
Affordability Index Affordable
3.6x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $866/mo 12.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

23out of 100
Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Converse County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Douglas6,420$83,14715.6%$267,400
Glenrock2,941$64,8066.5%$235,100
Rolling Hills474$111,1613.2%$297,900
Orin110N/A0.0%N/A
Esterbrook31N/A0.0%N/A
Lost Springs1N/A100.0%N/A

Population Overview

Converse County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 13,762. It is the 13th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Converse County is 42.1 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Converse County is $81,558. This is 7% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is about the same as the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $292,700. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Converse County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.2%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% 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 94.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Converse 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 Converse County, Wyoming?

Converse County has a population of 13,762, making it the 13th most populous county in Wyoming.

What is the median income in Converse County?

The median household income in Converse County is $81,558 with a poverty rate of 10.6%.

How many cities are in Converse County, Wyoming?

Converse County contains 6 Census-designated places.