Demographics & People — Lander, Wyoming
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,565 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~7,100 |
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| Median Age | 37.5 |
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| Total Households | 3,049 |
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| Family Households | 1,755 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.38 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1507 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 6,188 |
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| Black or African American | 69 |
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| Asian | 11 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 466 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,912 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,507 |
| Other groups | 1,402 |
| English | 1,381 |
| Irish | 1,067 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 503 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 444 |
| American | 396 |
| Scottish | 353 |
| Italian | 259 |
Language
| English Only | 6,821 |
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| Spanish | 180 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,151 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 458 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,528 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 13.6 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lander, Wyoming.
