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Converse County, Wyoming
Converse County, Wyoming. Converse County had 13,824 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Wyoming (+2.1%). It holds 6 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 56009.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
13,824
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,751 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,762
Median household income
$81,558
±$8,204 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$292,700
±$23,749 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$866
±$92 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Converse County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 13,751 residents in Converse County. The Census Bureau estimates 13,824 for July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Wyoming (+2.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 13,762 over 4,255 square miles of land.
| Measure | Converse County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,762 | 582,397 | −159 |
| Households | 5,772±195 | 243,318 | +394 |
| Average household size | 2.37±0.08 | 2.34 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 6,646±20 | 277,141 | no clear change |
Converse County's population since 2000
From 12,052 in 2000 to 13,824 in 2025: up 14.7%. 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 Converse County?
Converse County holds 6 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Douglas with 6,469 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Douglas | 6,386 | $83,147 |
|---|---|---|
| Glenrock | 2,420 | $64,806 |
| Rolling HillsGEOID 5667440 | 427 | $111,161 |
| OrinGEOID 5658100 | 52 | not published |
| EsterbrookGEOID 5625185 | 40 | not published |
| Lost SpringsGEOID 5647805 | 6 | 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 Converse County?
The median resident of Converse County is 42.1 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 18.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 8.2%. 2.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Converse County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±1.4 | 39.1 | +2.1 |
| Under 18 years | 24.0%±0.4 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.4%±0.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.2% | 10.7% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.2%±0.7 pts | 81.4% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.8%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0%±2.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 16.9%±2.1 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.1%±2.6 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.7%±2.1 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.9%±4.5 pts | 30.6% | +7.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.7%±2.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±1.5 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 Converse County earn?
Half of Converse County's 5,772 households earn less than $81,558 a year (±$8,204), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $85,714 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Converse County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,558±$8,204 | $76,176 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $96,709±$7,292 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,725±$3,193 | $42,668 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±2.9 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.6%±7.5 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.7%±2.5 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.0%±3.5 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 Converse County?
Owners occupy 77.3% of Converse County's occupied homes and renters 22.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $292,700 by its owner (±$23,749). The median renter pays $866 a month including utilities, and 18.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Converse County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $292,700±$23,749 | $309,700 | +$38,316 |
| Median gross rent | $866±$92 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 18.4%±8.7 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,716±$107 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 77.3%±3.7 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,646±20 | 277,141 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.5%±7.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.6%±4.2 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.1%±3.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 14.4%±3.2 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 Converse County building?
Builders took permits for 10 new housing units across Converse County in 2025 (10 single-family), 0.7 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 Converse County get to work?
75.3% of Converse County's workers drive alone and 6.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.2%.
| Measure | Converse County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.4%±2.6 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2%±1.9 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3%±3.4 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±2.5 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.4%±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.1%±1.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.5%±2.4 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min±2.3 | 18.8 min | −4.8 min |
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 Converse County's census tracts?
Converse County is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $67,917 (Tract 9567) to $107,615 (Tract 9564).
| Tract 956456009956400 | 4,500±367 | $107,615 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 956556009956500 | 3,105±335 | $72,946 |
| Tract 956656009956600 | 3,148±424 | $82,123 |
| Tract 956756009956700 | 3,009±431 | $67,917 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Converse County compare with Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 13th of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 23 |
| Median household income | 7th of 23 |
| Median home value | 10th of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12th of 23 |
| Median age | 13th 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
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