Lander, WY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
7,533
Unemployment
2.4%
Poverty
9.3%
Median Home
$239,400
Median Income
$57,938
Median Rent
$973
Lander SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
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Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
8.5
Commute
10
Lander, WY Crime Report
186
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,499.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
6.55%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lander / 100k People |
Wyoming / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 186 | 2,499.7 | 1,844.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 2 | 26.9 | 234.2 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 26.9 | 3.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 11.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0.0 | 162.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 184 | 2,472.8 | 1,610.6 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 8 | 107.5 | 210.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 164 | 2,204.0 | 1,234.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 161.3 | 165.5 | 246.0 |
Lander, WY Cost Of Living
100
Lander's Overall Cost Of Living
Lander's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Lander | Wyoming | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 86 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
Lander, WY Photos
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Rankings for Lander in Wyoming
Map Of Lander, WY
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Population over time in Lander
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 7,533 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 7,621 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 7,683 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,744 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 7,758 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 7,627 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 7,594 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 7,495 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 7,390 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 7,297 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lander
| Race | Lander | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.5% | 83.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.1% | 0.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 6.4% | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.2% | 0.8% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 10.1% | 18.2% |
Gender in Lander
| Gender | Lander | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.9% | 49.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.1% | 51.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lander for adults over 25
| Education | Lander | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 1.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 29.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Lander, Wyoming
| Income | Lander | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.7% | 8.1% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.0% | 8.8% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.1% | 12.3% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.9% | 18.2% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.5% | 17.5% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.3% | 6.2% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.8% | 5.0% | 8.3% |
