Sweetwater County, WY

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2021 Population

42,459

2.06% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

36.4

1.96% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.5%

8.67% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$76,668

4.48% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$217,300

5.95% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

20,884

3.19% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Sweetwater County, WY had a population of 42.5k people with a median age of 36.4 and a median household income of $76,668. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Sweetwater County, WY declined from 43,352 to 42,459, a −2.06% decrease and its median household income grew from $73,384 to $76,668, a 4.48% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Sweetwater County, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.3%), White (Hispanic) (8.54%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.79%), Other (Hispanic) (2.38%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.95%).

None of the households in Sweetwater County, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.4% of the residents in Sweetwater County, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Sweetwater County, WY are Western Wyoming Community College (350 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Sweetwater County, WY was $217,300, and the homeownership rate was 74.5%.

Most people in Sweetwater County, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Sweetwater County, WY was 2 cars per household.

Sweetwater County, WY borders Moffat County, CO, Daggett County, UT, Summit County, UT, Carbon County, WY, Fremont County, WY, Lincoln County, WY, Sublette County, WY, and Uinta County, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Sweetwater County, WY is home to a population of 42.5k people, from which 96.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.45% of Sweetwater County, WY residents were born outside of the country (2.32k people).

In 2021, there were 9.17 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (33.2k people) in Sweetwater County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.62k White (Hispanic) and 2.03k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.4%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.4% of Sweetwater County, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Sweetwater County, WY was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Sweetwater County, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Sweetwater County, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
33.2k ± 321
White (Hispanic)
3.62k ± 524
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.03k ± 561

16.1%

Hispanic Population

6.83k people

16.1% of the people in Sweetwater County, WY are hispanic (6.83k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Sweetwater County, WY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,687 ± 2,138 people
Canada
1,169 ± 839 people
China
1,008 ± 779 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,687 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 1,169 and China with 1,008.

Foreign-Born Population

5.45%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.32k people

5.2%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.26k people

As of 2021, 5.45% of Sweetwater County, WY residents (2.32k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Sweetwater County, WY was 5.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Sweetwater County, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
937 ± 153
Gulf War (2001-)
732 ± 237
Gulf War (1990s)
514 ± 177

Sweetwater County, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Sweetwater County, WY employs 20.9k people. The largest industries in Sweetwater County, WY are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3,135 people), Retail Trade (2,500 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,277 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($101,078), Manufacturing ($94,808), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,768).

Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.48 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,803. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.45, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

20.9k

2021 Value

± 1,108

−3.19%

1 Year decline

± 7.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sweetwater County, WY declined at a rate of −3.19%, from 21.6k employees to 20.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Sweetwater County, WY, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (2,571 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,299 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,865 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Sweetwater County, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

20.9k

2021 Value

± 1,108

−3.19%

1 Year decline

± 7.87%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Sweetwater County, WY declined at a rate of −3.19%, from 21.6k employees to 20.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Sweetwater County, WY, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (3,135 people), Retail Trade (2,500 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (2,277 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Sweetwater County, WY, though some of these residents may live in Sweetwater County, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,273

Median earning men ± $3,310

$30,885

Median earning women ± $3,381

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($110,710), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($86,593), and Wholesale Trade ($75,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($64,970), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,121), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($44,569).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

383
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
284
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
223
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$713k
Manufacturing
$231k
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting, and Mining
$100k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($5.07B) and Basic chemicals ($3.22B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$36.8B

2020 Value in Wyoming

$60.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming

65.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.8B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Most Common Trade Partners

Colorado
$5.39B
Utah
$4.21B
Nebraska
$2.61B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.39B, followed by Utah with $4.21B and Nebraska and $2.61B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Sweetwater County, WY went to Donald J. Trump with 73.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.9%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.1%).

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Sweetwater County, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (73.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (22.9%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.1%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Sweetwater County, WY for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Sweetwater County, WY

Harriet Hageman

Wyoming at-large Representative

Republican Party

Sweetwater County, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Sweetwater County, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Sweetwater County, WY awarded 350 degrees. The student population of Sweetwater County, WY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,022 male students and 1,431 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Sweetwater County, WY are White (252 and 76.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (52 and 15.9%), Two or More Races (15 and 4.57%), and Black or African American (5 and 1.52%).

The largest universities in Sweetwater County, WY by number of degrees awarded are Western Wyoming Community College (350 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Sweetwater County, WY are Registered Nursing (36 and 10.3%), General Business Administration & Management (35 and 10%), and General Electrical Equipment Installation & Repair (26 and 7.43%).

The median tuition cost in Sweetwater County, WY for a public four year colleges is $2,520 for in-state students and $7,560 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,453 students enrolled in Sweetwater County, WY, 41.7% men and 58.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,893 records, of which 59.3% were women and 40.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
36 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
35 degrees awarded
General Studies
23 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Sweetwater County, WY was Registered Nursing with 36 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Sweetwater County, WY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Western Wyoming Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

350 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Western Wyoming Community College with 350 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 143 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Sweetwater County, WY, which is 0.691 times less than the 207 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 252 degrees mean that there were 4.85 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 52 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,080) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.445% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.453% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (130k), Some college (119k), and Bachelors Degree (73.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Sweetwater County, WY was $217,300 in 2021, which is 0.887 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $205,100 to $217,300, a 5.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Sweetwater County, WY is 74.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Sweetwater County, WY have an average commute time of 20.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Sweetwater County, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Sweetwater County, WY is $76,668. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Sweetwater County, WY was Census Tract 9706.02 with a value of $102,118, followed by Census Tract 9707 and Census Tract 9709.02, with respective values of $84,440 and $82,832.

In 2022, 10% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sweetwater County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.02%.

Housing

Property

$217,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,607

$11,567

Median Property Taxes

±$735

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Sweetwater County, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Sweetwater County, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

74.5%

Homeownership

2021

67%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 74.5% of the housing units in Sweetwater County, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Sweetwater County, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9706.02
Census Tract 9707
Census Tract 9709.02

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Sweetwater County, WY was Census Tract 9706.02 with a value of $102,118, followed by Census Tract 9707 and Census Tract 9709.02, with respective values of $84,440 and $82,832.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Sweetwater County, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$76,668

Median Household Income

± $4,403

15.5k

Number of Households

± 895

In 2021, the median household income of the 15.5k households in Sweetwater County, WY grew to $76,668 from the previous year's value of $73,384.

The following chart displays the households in Sweetwater County, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Sweetwater County, WY is from Wyoming.

0.45

2021 Wage GINI in Wyoming

0.446

2020 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2021, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.45 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.804% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (76.8%)
Carpooled (14.1%)
Walked (2.75%)

In 2021, 76.8% of workers in Sweetwater County, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (14.1%) and those who walked to work (2.75%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Sweetwater County, WY have a shorter commute time (20.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.12% of the workforce in Sweetwater County, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Sweetwater County, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Sweetwater County, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Sweetwater County, WY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 10% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Sweetwater County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.02%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Sweetwater County, WY (4.4k out of 41.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Sweetwater County, WY is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 8.4% of the children was living in poverty in Sweetwater County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 300 in Sweetwater County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 142 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.7% of the population of Sweetwater County, WY has health coverage, with 58.6% on employee plans, 8.02% on Medicaid, 9.15% on Medicare, 9.84% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Sweetwater County, WY see 2229 patients per year on average, which represents a 12% decrease from the previous year (2532 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1707 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 406 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,229 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Sweetwater County, WY

Primary care physicians in Sweetwater County, WY see an average of 2,229 patients per year. This represents a 12% decrease from the previous year (2,532 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Sweetwater County, WY in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 39.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

13.3%

Uninsured

58.6%

Employer Coverage

8.02%

Medicaid

9.15%

Medicare

9.84%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Sweetwater County, WY grew by 12.4% from 11.8% to 13.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Sweetwater County, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 42.6 in Sweetwater County, WY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sweetwater County, WY.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 33.5% in Sweetwater County, WY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Sweetwater County, WY.

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