Niobrara County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Niobrara County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 2,415. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Niobrara County is 49.6 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. Only 14.7% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.1% 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 Niobrara County is $48,987. This is 35% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 64% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $194,200. Housing costs are 32% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Niobrara County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.4% vs 0.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population (5.1%) is well below the state average of 10.4%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 35% 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 94.2%.