Washakie County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Washakie County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 7,708. It is the 19th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Washakie County is 44.2 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Washakie County is $62,648. This is 16% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.6%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 2.0%. This is 46% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $188,600. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.0x. 74.2% 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 Washakie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 14.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 0.8%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 0.8%.

Education

22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% 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 91.4%.