Weston County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Weston County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 6,835. It is the 21st most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Weston County is 43.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Weston County is $87,545. This is 17% higher than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% higher. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 62% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $214,000. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $285,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Weston County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Weston County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 0.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 10.4%.

Education

18.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 40% 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 91.6%.