Crook County, Wyoming Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 20th-largest in Wyoming
The population of Crook County, Wyoming is 7,339 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 20th-largest county in Wyoming. The median household income is $71,209, the median home value is $276,800, and the median age is 44.3.
The population of Crook County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (7,119 → 7,775), a +0.63% annualized rate.
7,339
Population
+0.63%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$71,209
Median Income
$276,800
Median Home Value
Crook County covers 2,854 sq mi of land at 2.6 people per square mile.
About Crook County, WY
Crook County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 73.7% of the population. Crook County is a county in Wyoming with a population of 7,339. It ranks #20 among counties in Wyoming by population.
Households take in a median $71,209, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the lowest of comparable US counties, at 3.3% — below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $276,800, with typical rent around $881.
24.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. A solid 13.8% of workers are based at home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Crook County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.
Crook County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Crook County had a population of 7,119 in 2010 and 7,775 in 2024, a 9.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,775 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.65%.
7,775
Population (2024)
7,119
Population (2010)
7,775
Peak (2024)
0.65%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,119 |
| 2011 | 7,117 |
| 2012 | 7,137 |
| 2013 | 7,149 |
| 2014 | 7,237 |
| 2015 | 7,441 |
| 2016 | 7,497 |
| 2017 | 7,393 |
| 2018 | 7,452 |
| 2019 | 7,573 |
| 2020 | 7,179 |
| 2021 | 7,309 |
| 2022 | 7,417 |
| 2023 | 7,596 |
| 2024 | 7,775 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 93.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.3
Median Age
48.0%
Female
52.0%
Male
22.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.5% · Seniors (65+): 22.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $71,209$-3,606 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,290 |
| Per-capita income | $35,109 |
| Poverty rate | 3.3%-3.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 62.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Crook County is agriculture, accounting for 25.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.6%
Drive alone
3.4%
Carpool
69.9%
Public transit
13.8%
Work from home
23.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$276,800$-8,300 vs state
Median home value
$881
Median rent
76.0%
Homeownership rate
3,673
Total housing units
78.7%
Occupied
21.3%
Vacant
24.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.8%
With health insurance
93.8%
With broadband internet
73.7%
Foreign-born
10.3%
Veterans (18+)
13.2%
With a disability
96.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
94.9%
High School+
24.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Crook County, Wyoming has a population of 7,339 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 20th-largest county in Wyoming. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Crook County has grown 9.2% since 2010 (7,119 → 7,775), a +0.63% annualized rate.
The median household income in Crook County, Wyoming is $71,209, with mean (average) household income of $85,290 and per-capita income of $35,109. 3.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Crook County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.6%), Hispanic or Latino (2.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Crook County, Wyoming is 44.3 years. Residents are 48.0% female and 52.0% male.
The median home value in Crook County is $276,800 and median monthly rent is $881. 76.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,673 total housing units, 21.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Crook County, Wyoming is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 25.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.5%.
Cheyenne is among the largest cities associated with Crook County, Wyoming, with a population of 64,976.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.