Reliance, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Reliance, Wyoming had a total population of 572, the 79th 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
- Unemployment rate of 22.2% is notably above the national average.
Reliance Quick Facts
How Reliance 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 | 400 | 572 | +43.0% |
| Median home value | $27,400 | $28,700 | +4.7% |
How Reliance 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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Reliance Rankings in Wyoming
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Other Cities in Sweetwater County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Springs | 23,127 | $69,168 | 16.1% | $256,200 |
| Green River | 11,581 | $84,747 | 9.3% | $263,400 |
| North Rock Springs | 2,277 | $104,350 | 9.0% | $313,000 |
| Purple Sage | 489 | $55,432 | 20.3% | N/A |
| Eden | 472 | $89,625 | 2.1% | $146,900 |
| James Town | 431 | $118,750 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Clearview Acres | 273 | $62,054 | 7.0% | N/A |
| Wamsutter | 269 | $57,298 | 16.0% | $98,700 |
| Granger | 257 | $78,889 | 5.1% | $100,000 |
| Washam | 187 | N/A | 4.8% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Reliance
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Piney | 575 | $67,411 | $197,000 | 33.3% | 8.3% |
| Lucerne | 567 | $61,806 | $351,900 | 19.3% | 1.2% |
| Red Butte | 580 | $190,444 | $374,800 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| Boulder Flats | 564 | $83,929 | $258,300 | 28.0% | 20.9% |
| Byron | 595 | $64,167 | $170,800 | 9.4% | 10.6% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 572, Reliance'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
Reliance is a small community located in Wyoming, within Sweetwater County. The total population is 572. It ranks as the 79th most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.
Age Demographics
The median age in Reliance is 40.2 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 39.1 years. 16.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Reliance. 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 unemployment rate is 22.2%. This is 499% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $28,700. Housing costs are 91% lower than the state median of $309,700. 45.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% lower than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Reliance is Hispanic or Latino, making up 51.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 43.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (51.7% vs 10.7%).
Education
25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower 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 86.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Reliance, 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 Reliance, Wyoming?
Reliance, Wyoming has a population of 572 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Reliance, WY?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Reliance — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Reliance, WY?
The ACS sample for Reliance 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 Reliance, Wyoming?
Reliance's population is 43.5% White, 0.0% Black, 51.7% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Reliance, WY?
The median home value in Reliance is $28,700.
How educated is Reliance, Wyoming?
25.3% of adults (25+) in Reliance hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 14.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.