Rafter J Ranch, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Rafter J Ranch is a small community located in Wyoming, within Teton County. The total population is 1,293. It ranks as the 47th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rafter J Ranch is 55.1 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. Only 12.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.6% 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 Rafter J Ranch is $160,705. This is 111% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also 99% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rafter J Ranch. 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 Rafter J Ranch, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $1,267,900. Housing costs are 309% higher than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.9x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rafter J Ranch has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.7% of all residents.

Education

67.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Rafter J Ranch in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 120% 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 97.9%. Notably, 37.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rafter J Ranch, 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.