Niobrara County Summary

Life in Niobrara County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Niobrara 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 Niobrara County:

  • The population in Niobrara County is 2,460.

  • The median home value in Niobrara County is $174,367.

  • The median income in Niobrara County is $54,375.

  • The median rent in Niobrara County is $951.

  • The unemployment rate in Niobrara County is 5.3%.

  • The poverty rate in Niobrara County is 18.3%.

  • The average high in Niobrara County is 64.1° and there are 29.8 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Niobrara County

List Of Cities & Towns in Niobrara County

Lusk, WY Population 1,505

Manville, WY Population 174

Lance Creek, WY Population 49

Van Tassell, WY Population 17

Map Of Niobrara County

Niobrara County, WY Weather

  • The average high in Niobrara County is 64.1°.

  • There are 74.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 29.8 inches of rain each year with 16.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:20 hours of sun each day in Niobrara County.

StatNiobrara County
Mean High64.1
Nice Days74.61
Rainfall29.8
Snowfall16.8
Sunny_hours6:20
64.1°
Average High
29.8
Inches of Rain

Niobrara County Photos

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Niobrara County Demographics

Population over time in Niobrara County

The current population in Niobrara County is 2,460. The population has increased 2.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 2,486 4.6%
2021 2,377 -1.9%
2020 2,422 -

Gender in Niobrara County

  • Niobrara County is 57.1% female with 1,403 female residents.

  • Niobrara County is 42.9% male with 1,056 male residents.

Female
57.1% (1,403)
Male
42.9% (1,056)
Gender Niobrara County WY USA
Female 57.1% 48.8% 50.4%
Male 42.9% 51.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Niobrara County

Niobrara County is:

  • 89.3% White with 2,198 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 4 African American residents.

  • 2.2% American Indian with 55 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 1.2% Hawaiian with 29 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 51 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.0% Hispanic with 123 Hispanic residents.

White
89.3% (2,198)
African American
0.2% (4)
American Indian
2.2% (55)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
1.2% (29)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.1% (51)
Hispanic
5.0% (123)

Table: Niobrara County By Race

Race Niobrara County WY USA
White 89.3% 82.5% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 0.8% 12.1%
American Indian 2.2% 1.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 1.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 5.0% 10.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Niobrara County, Wyoming

  • 5.9% of households in Niobrara County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.6% of households in Niobrara County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Niobrara County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Niobrara County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.7% of households in Niobrara County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Niobrara County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Niobrara County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.0% of households in Niobrara County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.1% of households in Niobrara County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Niobrara County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.9% (144)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.6% (162)
$15,000 to $24,999
15.9% (390)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.2% (151)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.7% (286)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (429)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.8% (291)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.0% (394)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.1% (126)
$200,000 or more
3.4% (82)
Income Niobrara County WY USA
Less than $10,000 5.9% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.6% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 15.9% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.2% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.7% 10.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.8% 13.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.0% 18.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.1% 8.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 7.4% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Niobrara County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Niobrara County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Niobrara County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 38.0% of adults in Niobrara County completed high school / ged.

  • 27.0% of adults in Niobrara County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Niobrara County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Niobrara County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Niobrara County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Niobrara County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Niobrara County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (73)
9-12th Grade
5% (123)
High School / GED
38% (934)
Some College
27% (664)
Associate's Degree
7% (172)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (442)
Master's Degree
2% (49)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Niobrara County WY USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 38% 28% 26%
Some College 27% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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