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Hot Springs County, Wyoming
Hot Springs County, Wyoming. Hot Springs County had 4,600 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, while Wyoming grew 2.1%. It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 56017.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,600
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,621 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,620
Median household income
$61,250
±$11,398 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$227,500
±$17,265 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$887
±$193 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Hot Springs County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,621 residents in Hot Springs County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,600 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, while Wyoming grew 2.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,620 over 2,004 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hot Springs County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,620 | 582,397 | +13 |
| Households | 2,140±128 | 243,318 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12±0.13 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,461±113 | 277,141 | −150 |
Hot Springs County's population since 2000
From 4,882 in 2000 to 4,600 in 2025: down 5.8%. 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 Hot Springs County?
Hot Springs County holds 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Thermopolis with 2,721 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Thermopolis | 2,725 | $65,208 |
|---|---|---|
| LucerneGEOID 5648240 | 548 | $61,806 |
| East Thermopolis | 229 | $22,411 |
| KirbyGEOID 5642730 | 76 | $33,750 |
| Owl CreekGEOID 5659332 | 4 | 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 Hot Springs County?
The median resident of Hot Springs County is 43.3 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 26.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.3%.
| Measure | Hot Springs County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±3.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6%±1.7 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.2%±2.9 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.0%±1.9 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.5%±2.9 pts | 81.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3%±2.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.9%±2.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 18.1%±3.7 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8%±3.3 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.4%±2.2 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.7%±5.0 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9%±3.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±1.6 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 Hot Springs County earn?
Half of Hot Springs County's 2,140 households earn less than $61,250 a year (±$11,398), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $63,274 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hot Springs County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,250±$11,398 | $76,176 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $73,511±$7,289 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,214±$3,099 | $42,668 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.7%±5.6 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.5%±14.2 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9%±3.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.0%±2.9 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 Hot Springs County?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Hot Springs County's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $227,500 by its owner (±$17,265). The median renter pays $887 a month including utilities, and 37.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hot Springs County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $227,500±$17,265 | $309,700 | +$46,219 |
| Median gross rent | $887±$193 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.2%±19.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,378±$122 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±6.1 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,461±113 | 277,141 | −150 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±2.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.2%±6.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.0%±5.9 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.9%±4.8 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.4%±4.6 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 Hot Springs County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Hot Springs County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Hot Springs County get to work?
72.8% of Hot Springs County's workers drive alone and 9.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.8 minutes.
| Measure | Hot Springs County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.7%±3.9 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9%±2.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8%±6.9 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.5%±5.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 6.1%±5.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.9%±4.8 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.8 min±3.6 | 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 Hot Springs County's census tracts?
Hot Springs County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $58,472 (Tract 9679) to $65,260 (Tract 9678).
| Tract 967856017967800 | 2,631±230 | $65,260 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 967956017967900 | 1,989±230 | $58,472 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hot Springs County compare with Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 22nd of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 19th of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 23 |
| Median household income | 22nd of 23 |
| Median home value | 18th of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9th of 23 |
| Median age | 9th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Hot Springs County 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.