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Niobrara County, Wyoming
Niobrara County, Wyoming. Niobrara County had 2,341 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.1% since 2020, while Wyoming grew 2.1%. It holds 4 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 56027.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,341
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,467 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,368
Median household income
$64,113
±$13,198 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$221,500
±$26,809 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$605
±$152 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Niobrara County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 2,467 residents in Niobrara County. The Census Bureau estimates 2,341 for July 1, 2025, down 5.1% since 2020, while Wyoming grew 2.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 2,368 over 2,626 square miles of land.
| Measure | Niobrara County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,368 | 582,397 | −54 |
| Households | 1,188±101 | 243,318 | +224 |
| Average household size | 1.81±0.15 | 2.34 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 1,425±98 | 277,141 | no clear change |
Niobrara County's population since 2000
From 2,407 in 2000 to 2,341 in 2025: down 2.7%. 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 Niobrara County?
Niobrara County holds 4 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Lusk with 1,421 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lusk | 1,541 | $68,507 |
|---|---|---|
| ManvilleGEOID 5650270 | 92 | $57,250 |
| Lance CreekGEOID 5644615 | 43 | not published |
| Van TassellGEOID 5679705 | 22 | $215,833 |
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 Niobrara County?
The median resident of Niobrara County is 54.9 years old; 10.5% are under 18 and 33.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.6%.
| Measure | Niobrara County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.9±4.8 | 39.1 | +9.4 |
| Under 18 years | 10.5%±3.2 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 33.0%±5.0 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.6%±3.6 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.0%±4.8 pts | 81.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.5%±3.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 2.0%±1.7 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8%±1.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.0%±1.6 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.5%±4.7 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 18.6%±5.0 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±3.9 pts | 11.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0%±2.0 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.4%±4.6 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.3%±3.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6%±1.9 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 Niobrara County earn?
Half of Niobrara County's 1,188 households earn less than $64,113 a year (±$13,198), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 the median was $48,182 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,931 after inflation. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Niobrara County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,113±$13,198 | $76,176 | +$15,931 |
| Mean household income | $79,260±$11,166 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $41,634±$5,671 | $42,668 | +$13,380 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±5.5 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.2%±8.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5%±3.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.4%±7.0 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 Niobrara County?
Owners occupy 61.8% of Niobrara County's occupied homes and renters 38.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $221,500 by its owner (±$26,809). The median renter pays $605 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Niobrara County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $221,500±$26,809 | $309,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $605±$152 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.4%±14.0 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,640±$187 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.8%±8.8 pts | 71.8% | −15.7 pts |
| Housing units | 1,425±98 | 277,141 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.4%±4.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.2%±8.3 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.7%±6.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.8%±2.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.7%±8.1 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 Niobrara County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Niobrara 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 Niobrara County get to work?
81.8% of Niobrara County's workers drive alone and 11.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.6 minutes.
| Measure | Niobrara County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.9%±5.8 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±2.6 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8%±7.4 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.7%±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.2%±4.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.3%±5.2 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.6 min±3.3 | 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 Niobrara County's census tracts?
Niobrara County is a single census tract.
| Tract 957256027957200 | 2,368 | $64,113 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Niobrara County compare with Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 23rd of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 23rd of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 23 |
| Median household income | 19th of 23 |
| Median home value | 21st of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 23rd of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 23 |
| Median age | 1st 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 Niobrara 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.