East Thermopolis, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 192, East Thermopolis'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

East Thermopolis is a small community located in Wyoming, within Hot Springs County. The total population is 192. It ranks as the 130th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in East Thermopolis is 57.0 years. This is 46% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 30.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in East Thermopolis is $22,411. This is 71% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 72% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.6%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $127,800. Housing costs are 59% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.7x. 44.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% lower than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

East Thermopolis has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 10.7%.

Education

14.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% 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 96.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for East Thermopolis, 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.