Census-designated place · Wyoming
Fort Washakie, Wyoming
Fort Washakie, census-designated place, in Fremont County, Wyoming. Fort Washakie had 1,650 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,219 (±188). GEOID 5628665.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,650
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 1,219 ±188
Median household income
$36,875
±$10,174 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$92,800
±$33,027 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$519
±$108 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
Where is Fort Washakie and what county is it in?
Fort Washakie is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Fremont County, Wyoming. It covers 20.9 square miles of land, 79 residents per square mile in 2020.
Fort Washakie is in the Riverton, WY micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Fort Washakie, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,650 residents in Fort Washakie, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 1,219 (±188).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Fort Washakie is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Fort Washakie | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,219 ±188 | 39,533 | −522 |
| Households | 298 ±46 | 15,037 | −155 |
| Average household size | 3.96 ±0.55 | 2.56 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 402 ±49 | 17,469 | −128 |
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 Fort Washakie?
The median resident of Fort Washakie is 29.3 years old; 32.6% are under 18 and 14.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 91.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.0%.
| Measure | Fort Washakie | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.3 ±4.1 | 39.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 32.6% ±4.0 pts | 24.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 14.6% ±3.0 pts | 20.0% | – |
| Male | 49.3% ±3.9 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0% ±2.3 pts | 6.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±1.6 pts | 68.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 91.2% ±3.0 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.2% ±5.6 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 8.3% | – |
| With a disability | 9.2% ±2.5 pts | 15.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 34.0% ±6.3 pts | 17.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 82.0% ±5.4 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 13.4% ±4.2 pts | 26.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.8% ±2.7 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.5% ±4.2 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0% ±2.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
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 Fort Washakie earn?
Half of Fort Washakie's 298 households earn less than $36,875 a year (±$10,174), against $64,904 in Fremont County and $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,053 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $24,178 after inflation. 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fort Washakie | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,875 ±$10,174 | $64,904 | −$24,178 |
| Mean household income | $56,771 ±$8,927 | $81,945 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,620 ±$2,354 | $32,793 | −$3,293 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.3% ±7.8 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.2% ±11.3 pts | 16.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 25.8% ±7.4 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.6% ±5.4 pts | 94.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 69.1% ±8.3 pts | 88.8% | – |
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 Fort Washakie?
Owners occupy 59.4% of Fort Washakie's occupied homes and renters 40.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $92,800 by its owner (±$33,027). The median renter pays $519 a month including utilities, and 20.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fort Washakie | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $92,800 ±$33,027 | $268,800 | −$49,345 |
| Median gross rent | $519 ±$108 | $898 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 20.9% ±13.0 pts | 28.8% | +14.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,431 ±$239 | $1,629 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.4% ±7.6 pts | 70.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.6% ±7.6 pts | 29.9% | – |
| Housing units | 402 ±49 | 17,469 | −128 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±19.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.2% ±5.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.6% ±6.4 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 21.9% ±6.2 pts | 17.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±8.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.5% ±3.3 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.0% ±2.7 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.4% ±5.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
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 do people in Fort Washakie work and get to work?
86.9% of Fort Washakie's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 19.3%.
| Measure | Fort Washakie | Fremont County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3% ±4.7 pts | 61.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 19.3% ±6.1 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.9% ±6.1 pts | 73.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4% ±3.7 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±9.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 1.6% ±2.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8% ±4.5 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.1 min ±3.4 | 17.2 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 Fort Washakie?
No census tract lies mostly in Fort Washakie; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9401Fremont County | 3,221 | $63,380 |
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 Fort Washakie) · Census block assignment files
How does Fort Washakie compare with other places in Wyoming?
Fort Washakie ranks 54th of 54 places in Wyoming with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 52nd | 56 |
| Residents per square mile | 52nd | 56 |
| Median household income | 54th | 54 |
| Per capita income | 56th | 56 |
| Median home value | 52nd | 53 |
| Median gross rent | 47th | 48 |
| Poverty rate | 1st | 34 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50th | 54 |
| Median age | 53rd | 56 |
| Owner-occupied share | 48th | 55 |
| Travel time to work | 33rd | 56 |
Fort Washakie's figures with every place in Wyoming (CSV)
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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 Fort Washakie?
14 of the 57 figures for Fort Washakie 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 Fort Washakie 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' school search.