Park County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Park County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 30,109. It is the 8th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Park County is 44.8 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.8 years. 10.2% 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 Park County is $70,533. This is 6% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $374,200. Housing costs are 31% higher than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.3x. 74.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Park County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 0.8%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

35.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% higher 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 95.8%.