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 6,870.

  • The median home value in Weston County is $232,215.

  • The median income in Weston County is $71,800.

  • The median rent in Weston County is $767.

  • The unemployment rate in Weston County is 3.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Weston County is 12.9%.

  • 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 3,380

Upton, WY Population 943

Hill View Heights, WY Population 217

Osage, WY Population 33

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
Upton Wy
Source: Wikipedia User Jared Winkler | CC BY-SA 4.0

Weston County Demographics

Population over time in Weston County

The current population in Weston County is 6,870. The population has decreased -2.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 6,891 -0.7%
2021 6,942 -1.5%
2020 7,049 -

Gender in Weston County

  • Weston County is 45.9% female with 3,151 female residents.

  • Weston County is 54.1% male with 3,718 male residents.

Female
45.9% (3,151)
Male
54.1% (3,718)
Gender Weston County WY USA
Female 45.9% 48.8% 50.4%
Male 54.1% 51.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Weston County

Weston County is:

  • 85.5% White with 5,874 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 6 African American residents.

  • 1.5% American Indian with 104 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 16 Asian residents.

  • 0.7% Hawaiian with 48 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 8 Other residents.

  • 8.3% Two Or More with 571 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.5% Hispanic with 243 Hispanic residents.

White
85.5% (5,874)
African American
0.1% (6)
American Indian
1.5% (104)
Asian
0.2% (16)
Hawaiian
0.7% (48)
Other
0.1% (8)
Two Or More
8.3% (571)
Hispanic
3.5% (243)

Table: Weston County By Race

Race Weston County WY USA
White 85.5% 82.5% 58.9%
African American 0.1% 0.8% 12.1%
American Indian 1.5% 1.9% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 0.8% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.7% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 8.3% 3.0% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.5% 10.5% 18.7%

Household Income For Weston County, Wyoming

  • 7.8% of households in Weston County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.7% of households in Weston County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Weston County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Weston County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Weston County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.4% of households in Weston County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Weston County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.9% of households in Weston County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Weston County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.7% of households in Weston County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.8% (539)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.7% (390)
$15,000 to $24,999
5.3% (367)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (601)
$35,000 to $49,999
8.9% (609)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.4% (1,054)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.5% (862)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.9% (1,507)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.9% (614)
$200,000 or more
4.7% (322)
Income Weston County WY USA
Less than $10,000 7.8% 4.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.7% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 5.3% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.9% 10.6% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.4% 17.9% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.5% 13.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.9% 18.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.9% 8.5% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.7% 7.4% 11.4%

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

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

  • 7.0% of adults in Weston County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Weston County completed high school / ged.

  • 23.0% of adults in Weston County completed some college.

  • 14.0% 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
7% (480)
High School / GED
37% (2,541)
Some College
23% (1,580)
Associate's Degree
14% (961)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (893)
Master's Degree
3% (206)
Professional Degree
1% (68)
Doctorate Degree
1% (68)
Education Weston County WY USA
< 9th Grade 0% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 4% 6%
High School / GED 37% 28% 26%
Some College 23% 25% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 18% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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