Big Horn County Summary

Life in Big Horn County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Big Horn County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Big Horn County:

  • The population in Big Horn County is 11,737.

  • The median home value in Big Horn County is $286,108.

  • The median income in Big Horn County is $60,547.

  • The median rent in Big Horn County is $876.

  • The unemployment rate in Big Horn County is 5.0%.

  • The poverty rate in Big Horn County is 12.0%.

  • The average high in Big Horn County is 64.6° and there are 17.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Big Horn County

List Of Cities & Towns in Big Horn County

Lovell, WY Population 2,590

Greybull, WY Population 2,061

Basin, WY Population 1,304

Cowley, WY Population 801

Byron, WY Population 465

Burlington, WY Population 237

Frannie, WY Population 216

Deaver, WY Population 172

Manderson, WY Population 109

Allentown , WY Population 38

Shell, WY Population 34

Map Of Big Horn County

Big Horn County, WY Weather

  • The average high in Big Horn County is 64.6°.

  • There are 69.2 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 17.6 inches of rain each year with 10.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:26 hours of sun each day in Big Horn County.

StatBig Horn County
Mean High64.6
Nice Days69.2
Rainfall17.6
Snowfall10.7
Sunny Hours6:26
64.6°
Average High
17.6
Inches of Rain

Big Horn County Photos

Lockheed Pv
Source: Wikipedia User RuthAS | CC BY 3.0
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Source: Public Domain
Main Street Lovell Wy
Source: Wikipedia User Acroterion | CC BY-SA 3.0
Ejz Bridge Over Shoshone River
Source: Public Domain
Basin Wy Post Office
Source: Wikipedia User Jordan Crouse | CC BY-SA 3.0

Big Horn County Demographics

Population over time in Big Horn County

The current population in Big Horn County is 11,737. The population has decreased -1.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 11,671 -1.2%
2022 11,809 -0.6%
2021 11,882 -

Gender in Big Horn County

  • Big Horn County is 48.7% female with 5,721 female residents.

  • Big Horn County is 51.3% male with 6,016 male residents.

Female
48.7% (5,721)
Male
51.3% (6,016)
Gender Big Horn County WY USA
Female 48.7% 48.8% 50.5%
Male 51.3% 51.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Big Horn County

Big Horn County is:

  • 85.6% White with 10,049 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 61 African American residents.

  • 0.4% American Indian with 46 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 90 Asian residents.

  • 0.3% Hawaiian with 38 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 19 Other residents.

  • 2.7% Two Or More with 312 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.6% Hispanic with 1,122 Hispanic residents.

White
85.6% (10,049)
African American
0.5% (61)
American Indian
0.4% (46)
Asian
0.8% (90)
Hawaiian
0.3% (38)
Other
0.2% (19)
Two Or More
2.7% (312)
Hispanic
9.6% (1,122)

Table: Big Horn County By Race

Race Big Horn County WY USA
White 85.6% 82.1% 58.2%
African American 0.5% 0.8% 12.0%
American Indian 0.4% 1.7% 0.5%
Asian 0.8% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.6% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.7% 3.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 9.6% 10.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Big Horn County, Wyoming

  • 4.0% of households in Big Horn County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.8% of households in Big Horn County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Big Horn County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.0% of households in Big Horn County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Big Horn County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 22.1% of households in Big Horn County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.7% of households in Big Horn County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.2% of households in Big Horn County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Big Horn County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Big Horn County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.0% (466)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.8% (441)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.9% (1,274)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.0% (937)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.0% (1,411)
$50,000 to $74,999
22.1% (2,588)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.7% (1,847)
$100,000 to $149,999
13.2% (1,546)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.5% (767)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (455)
Income Big Horn County WY USA
Less than $10,000 4.0% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.8% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.9% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.0% 7.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.0% 10.5% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 22.1% 17.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.7% 13.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.2% 19.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.5% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 7.9% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Big Horn County for adults over 25

  • 4.0% of adults in Big Horn County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Big Horn County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Big Horn County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Big Horn County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Big Horn County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Big Horn County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Big Horn County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Big Horn County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Big Horn County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (469)
9-12th Grade
8% (938)
High School / GED
31% (3,638)
Some College
24% (2,816)
Associate's Degree
12% (1,408)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (1,760)
Master's Degree
5% (586)
Professional Degree
1% (117)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Big Horn County WY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 4% 6%
High School / GED 31% 28% 26%
Some College 24% 25% 19%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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