Town · Wyoming
Basin, Wyoming
Basin, town, in Big Horn County, Wyoming. Basin had 1,334 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,288 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,290 (±273). GEOID 5605320.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,334
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,288 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,290 ±273
Median household income
$65,515
±$10,368 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$157,300
±$53,257 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$903
±$207 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
Where is Basin and what county is it in?
Basin is a town in Big Horn County, Wyoming. It covers 2.4 square miles of land, 545 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Basin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,334 people lived in Basin on July 1, 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than Wyoming (+2.1%). The 2020 Census counted 1,288 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,290 (±273).
| Measure | Basin | Big Horn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,290 ±273 | 11,828 | no clear change |
| Households | 507 ±114 | 4,460 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.27 ±0.37 | 2.59 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 592 ±112 | 5,372 | no clear change |
Basin's population since 2000
From 1,238 in 2000 to 1,334 in 2025: up 7.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Basin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Basin?
The median resident of Basin is 42.5 years old; 14.7% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 7.1%.
| Measure | Basin | Big Horn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±10.1 | 41.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.7% ±7.6 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% ±7.3 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Male | 56.8% ±7.3 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.1% ±5.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.2% ±5.8 pts | 85.0% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±2.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.0% ±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±1.5 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.8% ±7.1 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2% ±6.4 pts | 16.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 19.2% ±8.5 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.2% ±8.2 pts | 89.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.5% ±10.8 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.3% ±7.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 81.6% ±8.4 pts | 87.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±1.4 pts | 2.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Basin earn?
Half of Basin's 507 households earn less than $65,515 a year (±$10,368), against $62,101 in Big Horn County and $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $50,766 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Basin | Big Horn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,515 ±$10,368 | $62,101 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,308 ±$11,394 | $79,230 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,011 ±$6,677 | $32,991 | +$8,055 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.9% ±10.3 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.9% ±37.2 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.2% ±3.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.1% ±5.1 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3% ±7.9 pts | 86.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Basin?
Owners occupy 72.0% of Basin's occupied homes and renters 28.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $157,300 by its owner (±$53,257). The median renter pays $903 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Basin | Big Horn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $157,300 ±$53,257 | $216,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $903 ±$207 | $823 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6% ±23.9 pts | 32.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,055 ±$328 | $1,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.0% ±12.0 pts | 75.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 28.0% ±12.0 pts | 24.1% | – |
| Housing units | 592 ±112 | 5,372 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.7% ±4.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±22.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.1% ±10.3 pts | 80.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.0% ±9.7 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.6% ±5.3 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.8% ±10.7 pts | 20.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.6% ±1.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Basin building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Basin in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Wyoming.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Basin work and get to work?
86.8% of Basin's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.7 minutes.
| Measure | Basin | Big Horn County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.4% ±8.2 pts | 58.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±5.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 86.8% ±10.1 pts | 78.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.0% ±9.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±5.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 2.8% ±3.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.7 min ±3.4 | 18.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Basin?
No census tract lies mostly in Basin; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9626Big Horn County | 2,842 | $62,013 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Basin) · Census block assignment files
How does Basin compare with other places in Wyoming?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Basin is the 9,200th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 37th-most populous of 99 in Wyoming.
Basin ranks 33rd of 54 places in Wyoming with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 37th | 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 13th | 42 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st | 56 |
| Median household income | 33rd | 54 |
| Per capita income | 34th | 56 |
| Median home value | 50th | 53 |
| Median gross rent | 26th | 48 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29th | 54 |
| Median age | 16th | 56 |
| Owner-occupied share | 27th | 55 |
| Travel time to work | 34th | 56 |
Basin's figures with every place in Wyoming (CSV)
Every place in Wyoming, sortable · Compare Basin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Basin?
24 of the 57 figures for Basin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Basin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Basin.