Weston County Summary

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

  • The population in Weston County is 6,835.

  • The median home value in Weston County is $241,835.

  • The median income in Weston County is $87,545.

  • The median rent in Weston County is $694.

  • The unemployment rate in Weston County is 1.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Weston County is 10.5%.

  • The average high in Weston County is 62.1° and there are 29.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Weston County

List Of Cities & Towns in Weston County

Newcastle, WY Population 3,348

Upton, WY Population 845

Hill View Heights, WY Population 249

Osage, WY Population 91

Map Of Weston County

Weston County, WY Weather

  • The average high in Weston County is 62.1°.

  • There are 70.93 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 29.7 inches of rain each year with 14.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:19 hours of sun each day in Weston County.

StatWeston County
Mean High62.1
Nice Days70.93
Rainfall29.7
Snowfall14.8
Sunny Hours6:19
62.1°
Average High
29.7
Inches of Rain

Weston County Photos

Weston County Courthouse Wyoming
Source: Wikipedia User Acroterion | GFDL
Roadside Newcastlec Wyoming
Source: Public Domain
Dogie Theater Newcastle Wyoming
Source: Wikipedia User Acroterion | CC BY-SA 3.0

Weston County Demographics

Population over time in Weston County

The current population in Weston County is 6,835. The population has decreased -2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 6,891 -0.7%
2022 6,942 -1.5%
2021 7,049 -

Gender in Weston County

  • Weston County is 45.4% female with 3,105 female residents.

  • Weston County is 54.6% male with 3,729 male residents.

Female
45.4% (3,105)
Male
54.6% (3,729)
Gender Weston County WY USA
Female 45.4% 48.8% 50.5%
Male 54.6% 51.2% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Weston County

Weston County is:

  • 85.3% White with 5,832 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 4 African American residents.

  • 1.6% American Indian with 111 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 49 Asian residents.

  • 0.6% Hawaiian with 39 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.

  • 8.1% Two Or More with 556 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.5% Hispanic with 238 Hispanic residents.

White
85.3% (5,832)
African American
0.1% (4)
American Indian
1.6% (111)
Asian
0.7% (49)
Hawaiian
0.6% (39)
Other
0.1% (6)
Two Or More
8.1% (556)
Hispanic
3.5% (238)

Table: Weston County By Race

Race Weston County WY USA
White 85.3% 82.1% 58.2%
African American 0.1% 0.8% 12.0%
American Indian 1.6% 1.7% 0.5%
Asian 0.7% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.6% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.6% 0.5%
Two Or More 8.1% 3.5% 3.9%
Hispanic 3.5% 10.4% 19.0%

Household Income For Weston County, Wyoming

  • 4.1% of households in Weston County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.3% of households in Weston County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.6% of households in Weston County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Weston County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 6.6% of households in Weston County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Weston County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Weston County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 27.9% of households in Weston County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.6% of households in Weston County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.8% of households in Weston County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.1% (277)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.3% (364)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.6% (317)
$25,000 to $34,999
10.1% (687)
$35,000 to $49,999
6.6% (449)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.1% (965)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (888)
$100,000 to $149,999
27.9% (1,903)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.6% (655)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (325)
Income Weston County WY USA
Less than $10,000 4.1% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.3% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.6% 7.0% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 10.1% 7.4% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 6.6% 10.5% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.1% 17.2% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 13.7% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 27.9% 19.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.6% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 7.9% 12.6%

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Weston County completed < 9th grade.

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

  • 36.0% of adults in Weston County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Weston County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Weston County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Weston County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Weston County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Weston County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Weston County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (68)
9-12th Grade
8% (546)
High School / GED
36% (2,460)
Some College
24% (1,640)
Associate's Degree
13% (888)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (888)
Master's Degree
3% (205)
Professional Degree
1% (68)
Doctorate Degree
1% (68)
Education Weston County WY USA
< 9th Grade 0% 1% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 4% 6%
High School / GED 36% 28% 26%
Some College 24% 25% 19%
Associate's Degree 13% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 19% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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