Oakley, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Oakley, Wyoming had a total population of 98, the 158th largest community in Wyoming. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Oakley Quick Facts
How Oakley 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 | 87 | 98 | +12.6% |
How Oakley Compares
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+)
Oakley Rankings in Wyoming
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Other Cities in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemmerer | 2,972 | $76,626 | 14.3% | $178,900 |
| Afton | 2,908 | $63,586 | 9.9% | $358,000 |
| Star Valley Ranch | 2,007 | $96,071 | 2.0% | $561,700 |
| Alpine | 1,222 | $98,942 | 8.0% | $621,600 |
| Grover | 929 | N/A | 0.0% | $416,700 |
| Thayne | 732 | $78,194 | 6.3% | $395,000 |
| Smoot | 723 | N/A | 21.4% | N/A |
| Diamondville | 665 | $65,962 | 7.8% | $144,600 |
| Bedford | 482 | $129,792 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Turnerville | 463 | $158,478 | 0.0% | $737,800 |
Cities Similar to Oakley
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Springs | 98 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 71.4% |
| Alcova | 99 | N/A | N/A | 16.2% | 0.0% |
| Brookhurst | 99 | $76,087 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Elk Mountain | 99 | $66,250 | $228,000 | 51.6% | 0.0% |
| Slater | 99 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 70.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 98, Oakley'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
Oakley is a small community located in Wyoming, within Lincoln County. The total population is 98. It ranks as the 158th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.
Age Demographics
The median age in Oakley is 38.3 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.1 years. With 40.8% of the population under 18, Oakley has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Oakley. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Oakley, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Oakley is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.7% of the population.
Education
0.0% 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. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Oakley, 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Oakley, Wyoming?
Oakley, Wyoming has a population of 98 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Oakley, WY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Oakley — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Oakley, WY?
The ACS sample for Oakley recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Oakley, Wyoming?
Oakley's population is 84.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Oakley, WY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Oakley — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Oakley, Wyoming?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Oakley hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.