Sweetwater County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Sweetwater County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 41,786. It is the 4th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sweetwater County is 37.4 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sweetwater County is $76,464. This is 2% higher than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.4%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 5.8%. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $242,900. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 74.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sweetwater County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.6% vs 10.4%).

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% lower 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 92.5%.