City profile · Wyoming · Census ACS 2023

Rawlins, WY

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Rawlins - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

8,217
Residents
$69,912
Median income
$205,900
Median home
$980
Median rent (state)

Rawlins - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Rawlins lands in the 49th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

49th
percentile, household income
44th
percentile, home value
18th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Rawlins, WY

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 8,217 residents in Rawlins, a small town within Wyoming. Median household income here is $69,912 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.9%. Home values in Rawlins run a median of $205,900, and the median resident age is 38.1 years. About 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 52.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier. NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 43.8°F with 16.9 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Wyoming run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Wyoming at 92.7 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $980 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Wyoming run around $180, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 42.7 out of 100 (Low).

Population

8,217 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Wyoming

Median Household Income

$69,912 /yr

Poverty 8.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.7 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Wyoming average

How does Rawlins compare to other US cities?

Here's how Rawlins stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 49% higher than other cities
Home value 44% pricier than other cities
Median rent 18% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Rawlins against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Wyoming only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Wyoming-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Wyoming's city distribution

Among the 149 Wyoming cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Rawlins ranks #50 - the 66th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Rawlins only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#70 of 135
48th percentile in Wyoming
Median Gross Rent
#65 of 150
52nd percentile in Wyoming
Median Home Value
#77 of 128
40th percentile in Wyoming
Poverty Rate
#50 of 149
66th percentile in Wyoming
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#86 of 150
43rd percentile in Wyoming

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Wyoming only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

49thIncome percentile

49th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Rawlins's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$205,900 Among the most affordable more affordable than 56% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Rawlins $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Rawlins, WY Rawlins, WY's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Rawlins, WY-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Rawlins, WY median $69,912/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Rawlins, WY's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Rawlins, WY. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 52.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
8,217
Median Income
$69,912
Median Home Value
$205,900
Median Age
38.1
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Labor force participation
52.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%

Climate

Avg Temperature
43.8°F
Annual Precipitation
16.9"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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7,600 residents7,800 residents8,000 residents8,200 residents8,400 residents8,600 residents 202020212022202320242025 8,245 residents 7,745 residents ▼ -6.1%
Rawlins's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 3
2020 3
2021 3
2022 5
2023 2
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
80.3%
Carpool
15.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.3%
Work from Home
2.6%

Based on 3,429 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Wyoming - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$55
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$180
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Wyoming state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Wyoming state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Rawlins sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.7
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$980/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
42.7 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Wyoming

Lander
7,565 people
Powell
6,466 people
Douglas
6,400 people
Ranchettes
6,389 people
Cody
10,121 people
Torrington
6,174 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Rawlins's 8,217 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Price, UT
8,216 people
Bay Minette, AL
8,215 people
Hatboro, PA
8,219 people
Wynne, AR
8,220 people
Prairie View, TX
8,220 people
Barberton, WA
8,213 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Rawlins's $69,912 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Arkport, NY
$69,911 median income
West Union, WV
$69,911 median income
Arroyo Seco, NM
$69,917 median income
Powhatan, VA
$69,917 median income
North Westminster, VT
$69,906 median income
Kernersville, NC
$69,923 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Rawlins, WY Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Rawlins, WY - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.5% 8.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 24.1% White 81.5% Black or African American 2.3% Asian 1.1% American Indian 0.9% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.6% Two or more races 8.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Rawlins compares to nearby Wyoming cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Rawlins (this city) 8,217 $69,912
Lander 7,565 $71,601
Powell 6,466 $65,077
Douglas 6,400 $79,839
Census ACS 5-year FIPS WY NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Rawlins, WY?

What is the population of Rawlins, WY? +

Rawlins, WY counts 8,217 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Rawlins, WY? +

Median annual household income in Rawlins runs $69,912, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Rawlins? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Rawlins; the closest available measure is the Wyoming state average, a cost of living index of 92.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Wyoming vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Rawlins, WY? +

The median home value in Rawlins is $205,900, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Rawlins? +

Climate normals put Rawlins's yearly average temperature at 43.8°F, 16.9 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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