Powder Horn, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 702, Powder Horn'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

Powder Horn is a small community located in Wyoming, within Sheridan County. The total population is 702. It ranks as the 72nd most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Powder Horn is 49.7 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 11.5% 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 Powder Horn is $110,096. This is 45% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 36% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.1%. This is 70% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Powder Horn, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $949,800. Housing costs are 207% higher than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 8.6x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 93.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Powder Horn is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 13.1%.

Education

42.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% higher 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 96.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Powder Horn, 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.