Woods Landing-Jelm, Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 182, Woods Landing-Jelm'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

Woods Landing-Jelm is a small community located in Wyoming, within Albany County. The total population is 182. It ranks as the 132nd most populous out of 192 Census-designated places in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Woods Landing-Jelm is 58.4 years. This is 49% higher than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 23.6%. This is 124% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Woods Landing-Jelm, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 71.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Woods Landing-Jelm is White (non-Hispanic), making up 58.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 41.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (41.2% vs 10.7%).

Education

33.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 9% higher 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 94.8%. Notably, 16.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Woods Landing-Jelm, 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.