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Weston County, Wyoming
Weston County, Wyoming. Weston County had 6,840 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, about level with 2020, slower than Wyoming (+2.1%). It holds 4 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 56045.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,840
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,838 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,826
Median household income
$89,509
±$13,119 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$221,700
±$18,820 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$698
±$255 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Weston County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,838 residents in Weston County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,840 for July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, slower than Wyoming (+2.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,826 over 2,398 square miles of land.
| Measure | Weston County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,826 | 582,397 | −223 |
| Households | 2,848±192 | 243,318 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.26±0.13 | 2.34 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,406±85 | 277,141 | −156 |
Weston County's population since 2000
From 6,644 in 2000 to 6,840 in 2025: up 3.0%. 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 Weston County?
Weston County holds 4 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Newcastle with 3,349 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Newcastle | 3,374 | $82,734 |
|---|---|---|
| UptonGEOID 5679125 | 898 | $58,182 |
| OsageGEOID 5658680 | 151 | not published |
| Hill View HeightsGEOID 5637727 | 144 | $160,114 |
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 Weston County?
The median resident of Weston County is 44.0 years old; 19.6% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.7%.
| Measure | Weston County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0±3.0 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.6%±1.7 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1%±0.8 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.3% | 10.7% | +4.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.2%±3.0 pts | 81.4% | −11.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±1.5 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 | 6.7%±3.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.7 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.2%±2.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.2%±2.6 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±3.3 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.8%±4.1 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.9%±3.3 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.1%±4.3 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±2.2 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8%±1.7 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 Weston County earn?
Half of Weston County's 2,848 households earn less than $89,509 a year (±$13,119), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,188 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $19,321 after inflation. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Weston County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $89,509±$13,119 | $76,176 | +$19,321 |
| Mean household income | $103,007±$12,632 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,697±$7,162 | $42,668 | +$10,584 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0%±4.1 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.9%±8.7 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.7%±2.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.2%±4.3 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 Weston County?
Owners occupy 86.8% of Weston County's occupied homes and renters 13.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $221,700 by its owner (±$18,820). The median renter pays $698 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Weston County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $221,700±$18,820 | $309,700 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $698±$255 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.8%±17.1 pts | 33.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,673±$229 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.8%±4.3 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,406±85 | 277,141 | −156 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 13.2%±13.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.5%±5.3 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 17.4%±4.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.9%±4.3 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 Weston County building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units across Weston County in 2025 (1 single-family), 0.1 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 Weston County get to work?
64.0% of Weston County's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.2 minutes.
| Measure | Weston County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.0%±4.5 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 64.0%±6.4 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 16.8%±5.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 7.8%±4.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 4.7%±2.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±2.6 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.2 min±6.1 | 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 Weston County's census tracts?
Weston County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $76,944 (Tract 9511) to $90,357 (Tract 9513).
| Tract 951156045951100 | 3,198±199 | $76,944 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 951356045951300 | 3,628±199 | $90,357 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Weston County compare with Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 21st of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 18th of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 23 |
| Median household income | 3rd of 23 |
| Median home value | 20th of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 22nd of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 15th of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 23 |
| Median age | 7th 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 Weston 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.