Sweetwater County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Name: Sweetwater County, Wyoming Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Sweetwater County, Wyoming has a population of 41,542, the 4th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $75,034 and the median home value is $251,400. The poverty rate is 12.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Sweetwater County Quick Facts

Population 41,542

Median Household Income $75,034

Median Home Value $251,400

Poverty Rate 12.9%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 37.9 years

Homeownership Rate 74.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%

High School Graduation 92.8%

Cities/Places 17

Population 41,542 4th of 23

Median Income $75,034 1% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.9%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Sweetwater County 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	41,786	41,542	-0.6%
Median household income	$76,464	$75,034	-1.9%
Median home value	$242,900	$251,400	+3.5%

Median Household Income

Sweetwater

$75,034

$76,176

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Sweetwater

$251,400

$309,700

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%

$25K-$50K 18.2%

$50K-$100K 30.7%

$100K+ 36.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

4.9%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

2.4%

$50K-$60K

6.1%

$60K-$75K

11.5%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

10.9%

$125K-$150K

7.6%

$150K-$200K

10.5%

$200K+

7.9%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 3.7%|National: 5.2%

66.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.6%

Renter 25.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $911/mo 14.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.0%

18-34

20.9%

35-54

27.3%

55-74

21.8%

75+

5.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places 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
Reliance	572	N/A	0.0%	$28,700
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
Superior	177	$96,250	4.0%	N/A
Bairoil	149	$40,250	36.2%	$23,700
Farson	68	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Arrowhead Springs	43	N/A	0.0%	$430,600
Little America	19	N/A	63.2%	N/A
Point of Rocks	9	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Sweetwater County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 41,542. It is the 4th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sweetwater County is 37.9 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Sweetwater County is $75,034. This is 1% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 7% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.9%. This is 22% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $251,400. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Sweetwater County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.3% vs 0.8%). The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.8% vs 10.7%).

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 92.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Sweetwater County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wyoming and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sweetwater County, Wyoming?

Sweetwater County has a population of 41,542, making it the 4th most populous county in Wyoming.

What is the median income in Sweetwater County?

The median household income in Sweetwater County is $75,034 with a poverty rate of 12.9%.

How many cities are in Sweetwater County, Wyoming?

Sweetwater County contains 17 Census-designated places.