Powell city, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Powell city is a small city located in Wyoming. The total population is 6,466. It ranks as the 14th most populous out of 193 cities and towns in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Powell city is 33.5 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Powell city is $65,077. This is 13% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.7%. This is 27% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. The median home value is $265,400. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Powell city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

32.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 10% 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 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Powell city, Wyoming is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Wyoming state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 193 Census-designated places in Wyoming. For official data, visit data.census.gov.