Crook County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Crook County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 7,339. It is the 20th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Crook County is 44.3 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Crook County is $71,209. This is 5% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 9% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 0.8%. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $276,800. Housing costs are 3% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Crook County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 10.4%.

Education

24.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 94.8%.