Crook County, Wyoming Demographics 2026
Crook County, Wyoming has a population of 7,455, the 20th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $79,637 and the median home value is $285,800. The poverty rate is 6.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Crook County Quick Facts
How Crook 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 | 7,339 | 7,455 | +1.6% |
| Median household income | $71,209 | $79,637 | +11.8% |
| Median home value | $276,800 | $285,800 | +3.3% |
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 Crook County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorcroft | 1,096 | $71,458 | 4.6% | $234,700 |
| Sundance | 912 | $61,250 | 4.8% | $247,100 |
| Pine Haven | 516 | $62,750 | 4.3% | $315,700 |
| Hulett | 428 | $76,250 | 4.0% | $185,300 |
Explore Wyoming Rankings
Population Overview
Crook County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 7,455. It is the 20th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Crook County is 44.1 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Crook County is $79,637. This is 5% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.0%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 85% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $285,800. Housing costs are 8% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 78.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Crook County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.1%) is well below the state average of 10.7%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.
Education
24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 93.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Crook 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 Crook County, Wyoming?
Crook County has a population of 7,455, making it the 20th most populous county in Wyoming.
What is the median income in Crook County?
The median household income in Crook County is $79,637 with a poverty rate of 6.0%.
How many cities are in Crook County, Wyoming?
Crook County contains 4 Census-designated places.