Natrona County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Name: Natrona County, Wyoming Demographics
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Natrona County, Wyoming has a population of 79,977, the 2nd most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $72,156 and the median home value is $273,000. The poverty rate is 9.6%.

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

Natrona County Quick Facts

Population 79,977

Median Household Income $72,156

Median Home Value $273,000

Poverty Rate 9.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.1%

Median Age 38.4 years

Homeownership Rate 73.7%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 27.7%

High School Graduation 93.5%

Cities/Places 16

Population 79,977 2nd of 23

Median Income $72,156 5% lower than state

Poverty Rate 9.6%

Unemployment 4.1%

How Natrona 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	79,735	79,977	+0.3%
Median household income	$71,247	$72,156	+1.3%
Median home value	$260,400	$273,000	+4.8%

Median Household Income

Natrona

$72,156

$76,176

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Natrona

$273,000

$309,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.4%

$25K-$50K 19.4%

$50K-$100K 32.8%

$100K+ 34.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.8%

$10K-$15K

2.3%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

3.7%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

4.1%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

12.8%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

10.2%

$125K-$150K

7.4%

$150K-$200K

8.1%

$200K+

8.6%

Employment

4.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

66.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.7%

Renter 26.3%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,016/mo 16.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.6%

18-34

21.0%

35-54

25.7%

55-74

23.3%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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 Natrona County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Casper	58,839	$70,218	10.8%	$260,400
Mills	4,390	$50,656	15.0%	$174,400
Bar Nunn	3,008	$98,804	2.2%	$297,300
Evansville	2,779	$76,893	3.9%	$240,700
Hartrandt	975	$67,835	17.2%	N/A
Vista West	953	$91,850	0.0%	$468,300
Red Butte	580	$190,444	0.0%	$374,800
Casper Mountain	435	$107,895	0.0%	$537,300
Midwest	267	$77,800	8.2%	$63,900
Homa Hills	235	$94,313	0.0%	$218,400
Bessemer Bend	143	$165,929	0.0%	$393,000
Meadow Acres	124	N/A	0.0%	$625,000
Alcova	99	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Brookhurst	99	$76,087	0.0%	N/A
Edgerton	87	$34,886	11.5%	N/A
Antelope Hills	72	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Natrona County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 79,977. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 16 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Natrona County is 38.4 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Natrona County is $72,156. This is 5% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 4.1%. This is 12% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $273,000. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 73.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Natrona County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.5%.

Education

27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% 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 93.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Natrona 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 Natrona County, Wyoming?

Natrona County has a population of 79,977, making it the 2nd most populous county in Wyoming.

What is the median income in Natrona County?

The median household income in Natrona County is $72,156 with a poverty rate of 9.6%.

How many cities are in Natrona County, Wyoming?

Natrona County contains 16 Census-designated places.