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Big Horn County, Wyoming
Big Horn County, Wyoming. Big Horn County had 12,024 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Wyoming (+2.1%). It holds 11 places (9 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 56003.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
12,024
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,521 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,828
Median household income
$62,101
±$3,769 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$216,500
±$19,899 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$823
±$114 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Big Horn County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 11,521 residents in Big Horn County. The Census Bureau estimates 12,024 for July 1, 2025, up 4.4% since 2020, faster than Wyoming (+2.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,828 over 3,137 square miles of land.
| Measure | Big Horn County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,828 | 582,397 | −54 |
| Households | 4,460±193 | 243,318 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.59±0.11 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,372±33 | 277,141 | −102 |
Big Horn County's population since 2000
From 11,461 in 2000 to 12,024 in 2025: up 4.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Big Horn County?
Big Horn County holds 11 places: 9 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Lovell with 2,351 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lovell | 2,243 | $60,154 |
|---|---|---|
| Greybull | 1,651 | $65,417 |
| Basin | 1,288 | $65,515 |
| CowleyGEOID 5617645 | 762 | $79,732 |
| Byron | 562 | $64,167 |
| BurlingtonGEOID 5611120 | 314 | $82,000 |
| DeaverGEOID 5619530 | 154 | $57,813 |
| FrannieGEOID 5629825 | 145 | not published |
| MandersonGEOID 5649980 | 88 | not published |
| HyattvilleGEOID 5639395 | 79 | $43,333 |
| ShellGEOID 5669700 | 74 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Big Horn County?
The median resident of Big Horn County is 41.7 years old; 24.5% are under 18 and 21.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.7%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Big Horn County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7±0.7 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.5%±0.2 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.7%±0.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.7% | 10.7% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.0%±0.7 pts | 81.4% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.5%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0%±1.9 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.2%±2.6 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.0%±2.5 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.8%±3.1 pts | 30.6% | +3.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1%±1.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Big Horn County earn?
Half of Big Horn County's 4,460 households earn less than $62,101 a year (±$3,769), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $64,986 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Big Horn County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,101±$3,769 | $76,176 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,230±$6,087 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,991±$2,649 | $42,668 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.7%±2.6 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.8%±5.5 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.3%±1.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.7%±3.4 pts | 89.4% | – |
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 Big Horn County?
Owners occupy 75.9% of Big Horn County's occupied homes and renters 24.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $216,500 by its owner (±$19,899). The median renter pays $823 a month including utilities, and 32.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Big Horn County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $216,500±$19,899 | $309,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $823±$114 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.8%±8.1 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,326±$74 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.9%±3.1 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,372±33 | 277,141 | −102 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.0%±7.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.8%±2.6 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.0%±2.5 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.5%±2.8 pts | 10.8% | – |
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 Big Horn County building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across Big Horn County in 2025 (17 single-family), 1.7 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Big Horn County get to work?
78.4% of Big Horn County's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.3%.
| Measure | Big Horn County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±2.6 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3%±1.6 pts | 3.7% | −4.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±3.2 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±2.2 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9%±2.9 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min±2.4 | 18.8 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 are Big Horn County's census tracts?
Big Horn County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,430 (Tract 9628) to $72,961 (Tract 9627).
| Tract 962656003962600 | 2,842±292 | $62,013 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 962756003962700 | 3,623±321 | $72,961 |
| Tract 962856003962800 | 5,363±312 | $60,430 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Big Horn County compare with Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 6th of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 23 |
| Median household income | 20th of 23 |
| Median home value | 22nd of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19th of 23 |
| Median age | 14th of 23 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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