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Worland, Wyoming
Worland, city, in Washakie County, Wyoming. Worland had 4,730 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,773 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,794 (±17). GEOID 5684925.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,730
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,773 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,794 ±17
Median household income
$63,357
±$4,156 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$185,300
±$13,509 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$703
±$57 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
Where is Worland and what county is it in?
Worland is a city in Washakie County, Wyoming. It covers 4.6 square miles of land, 1,040 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 Worland, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,730 people lived in Worland on July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, while Wyoming grew 2.1%. The 2020 Census counted 4,773 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,794 (±17).
| Measure | Worland | Washakie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,794 ±17 | 7,703 | −386 |
| Households | 2,215 ±147 | 3,394 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.14 | 2.22 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 2,451 ±124 | 3,854 | no clear change |
Worland's population since 2000
From 5,250 in 2000 to 4,730 in 2025: down 9.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Worland 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 Worland?
The median resident of Worland is 41.4 years old; 20.3% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 75.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 19.7%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Worland | Washakie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.4 ±1.8 | 44.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.3% ±2.2 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2% ±2.8 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Male | 49.4% ±2.6 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 19.7% ±1.4 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 75.6% ±1.9 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.4 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0% ±2.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.3% ±2.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1% ±3.0 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 16.8% ±3.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.6% ±4.2 pts | 12.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.8% ±4.1 pts | 91.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.7% ±4.1 pts | 23.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.8% ±2.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.6% ±3.9 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.8% ±2.3 pts | 4.3% | – |
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 Worland earn?
Half of Worland's 2,215 households earn less than $63,357 a year (±$4,156), against $65,714 in Washakie County and $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $64,732 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Worland | Washakie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $63,357 ±$4,156 | $65,714 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,927 ±$6,822 | $83,639 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,652 ±$2,571 | $37,441 | +$4,076 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.7% ±3.4 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 8.1% ±8.4 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.4% ±3.8 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% ±3.7 pts | 90.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4% ±5.4 pts | 84.7% | – |
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 Worland?
Owners occupy 70.7% of Worland's occupied homes and renters 29.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $185,300 by its owner (±$13,509). The median renter pays $703 a month including utilities, and 44.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Worland | Washakie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $185,300 ±$13,509 | $206,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $703 ±$57 | $720 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.4% ±14.7 pts | 37.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,216 ±$103 | $1,273 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.7% ±4.9 pts | 74.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.3% ±4.9 pts | 25.8% | – |
| Housing units | 2,451 ±124 | 3,854 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.5% ±8.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.4% ±4.3 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% ±2.2 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.8% ±4.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.0% ±1.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
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 Worland building?
Builders took permits for 3 new housing units in Worland in 2025 (3 in single-family houses), 0.6 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 Worland work and get to work?
81.0% of Worland's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 10.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.1%.
| Measure | Worland | Washakie County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.9% ±3.9 pts | 62.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±1.8 pts | 2.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0% ±5.6 pts | 75.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.3% ±4.1 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 6.5% ±3.3 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 10.5 min ±1.9 | 13.3 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 Worland?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Worland, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $63,115 (Tract 3.01) to $77,763 (Tract 3.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 3.01Washakie County | 2,189 | $63,115 |
| Tract 3.02Washakie County | 2,379 | $77,763 |
| Tract 2Washakie County | 3,135 | $66,570 |
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 Worland) · Census block assignment files
How does Worland compare with other places in Wyoming?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Worland is the 5,058th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 18th-most populous of 99 in Wyoming.
Worland ranks 40th 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 | 18th | 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 34th | 42 |
| Residents per square mile | 26th | 56 |
| Median household income | 40th | 54 |
| Per capita income | 36th | 56 |
| Median home value | 44th | 53 |
| Median gross rent | 43rd | 48 |
| Poverty rate | 21st | 34 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34th | 54 |
| Median age | 19th | 56 |
| Owner-occupied share | 32nd | 55 |
| Travel time to work | 51st | 56 |
Worland's figures with every place in Wyoming (CSV)
Every place in Wyoming, sortable · Compare Worland 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 Worland?
11 of the 57 figures for Worland 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 Worland 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 Worland.