Housing data for Fort Washakie, WY
Fort Washakie, WY has an estimated 1,219 residents and 402 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is an unincorporated community in Fremont County.
40.6% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $519 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−30.0%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 1,219 (±188)
- Housing units
- 402 (±49)
- Households that rent
- 40.6%
- Median gross rent
- $519
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −30.0%
What stands out in Fort Washakie
Median home value: $92,800 (±$33,027) in Fort Washakie, lower than in Fremont County ($268,800).
Median gross rent: $519 (±$108) in Fort Washakie, lower than in Fremont County ($898).
Households that moved in since 2020: 8.7% (±4.5 points) in Fort Washakie, lower than in Fremont County (23.3%).
Median household income: $36,875 (±$10,174) in Fort Washakie, lower than in Fremont County ($64,904).
Housing in Fort Washakie at a glance
- Median rent: $519 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent by bedrooms: $833 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent burden: 27.5% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 40.6% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $36,875 median household income
- Home values: $92,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,431 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Types of homes: 0.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 69.1% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 44.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 6.2% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 34.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 15.1 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: −30.0% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 8.7% moved in since 2020 (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Crowding and facilities: 7.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
Fort Washakie against Fremont County, its state and the nation
| Fort Washakie | Fremont County | Wyoming | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,219 (±188) | 39,533 (exact) | 582,397 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 402 (±49) | 17,469 (±45) | 277,141 (±187) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 40.6% (±7.6 points) | 29.9% (±2.2 points) | 28.2% (±0.6 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $519 (±$108) | $898 (±$38) | $992 (±$17) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $36,875 (±$10,174) | $64,904 (±$2,606) | $76,176 (±$1,168) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $92,800 (±$33,027) | $268,800 (±$12,005) | $309,700 (±$3,824) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | — | $1,671 (±$62) | $1,767 (±$19) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 44.6% (±9.1 points) | 53.7% (±3.1 points) | 49.2% (±1.0 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 15.1 minutes (±3.4) | 17.2 minutes (±0.9) | 18.8 minutes (±0.4) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 69.1% (±8.3 points) | 88.8% (±1.5 points) | 89.4% (±0.5 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 29.3 years (±4.1) | 39.7 years (±0.5) | 39.1 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Fort Washakie covers 20.9 square miles of land, about 58 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Fort Washakie has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 1,741 (±188) | 1,219 (±188) | −30.0% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 530 (±47) | 402 (±49) | −24.2% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $449 (±$50) | $519 (±$108) | +15.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $115,500 (±$19,578) | $92,800 (±$33,027) | −19.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $49,609 (±$5,879) | $36,875 (±$10,174) | −25.7% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $967 (±$275) | $1,431 (±$239) | +48.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 46.4% (±5.8 points) | 40.6% (±7.6 points) | −5.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4% (±4.0 points) | 6.2% (±5.6 points) | +0.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Fort Washakie
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82514 | 12% | 1,192 | $567 | $92,200 | $31,667 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Fort Washakie
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethete | 10.0 mi | $548 | $118,800 | 31.9% |
| Lander | 15 mi | $896 | $337,100 | 33.3% |
| Hudson | 19 mi | $850 | $189,400 | 16.9% |
| Pavillion | 20 mi | $1,125 | $125,000 | 19.6% |
| Arapahoe | 24 mi | $453 | $183,900 | 27.8% |
| Riverton | 27 mi | $921 | $219,400 | 44.9% |
| Shoshoni | 44 mi | $775 | $112,500 | 22.9% |
| Pinedale | 49 mi | $1,309 | $319,200 | 33.9% |
Places in Wyoming most like Fort Washakie
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeteetse | $774 | $153,900 | $36,250 | 46.6% |
| Diamondville | $642 | $144,600 | $65,962 | 22.3% |
| Arapahoe | $453 | $183,900 | $70,000 | 27.8% |
| Shoshoni | $775 | $112,500 | $57,096 | 22.9% |
| Ethete | $548 | $118,800 | $80,833 | 31.9% |
| Mills | $1,073 | $174,400 | $50,656 | 24.9% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Wyoming.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Fort Washakie, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $797 | $802 | $999 | $1,367 | $1,670 |
HUD income limits for Fort Washakie, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,900 | $34,800 | $55,650 |
| 2 people | $23,850 | $39,800 | $63,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $44,750 | $71,550 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $49,700 | $79,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $53,700 | $85,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $57,700 | $92,250 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $61,650 | $98,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $65,650 | $104,950 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Fremont County, WY, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $86,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Fort Washakie is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Fort Washakie
How many renters are there in Fort Washakie?
Fort Washakie has an estimated 121 (±25) renting households, 40.6% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Fort Washakie?
The median household income in Fort Washakie is $36,875 (±$10,174) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Fort Washakie, WY?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $92,800 (±$33,027) for owner-occupied homes in Fort Washakie (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Fort Washakie?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Fort Washakie, WY is $1,431 (±$239) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How many homes are in Fort Washakie?
Fort Washakie, WY has an estimated 402 (±49) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the most common home size in Fort Washakie?
The most common size is 3 bedrooms, 52.7% of homes in Fort Washakie, WY.
Is Fort Washakie growing?
In Fort Washakie, the number of residents went from 1,741 in 2015–2019 to 1,219 in 2020–2024 (−30.0%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Fort Washakie?
The ZIP code that covers Fort Washakie is 82514.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 82514?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 82514 is $567 (±$114) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Washakie CDP, Wyoming
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Washakie CDP, Wyoming
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Washakie CDP, Wyoming
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Washakie CDP, Wyoming
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Washakie CDP, Wyoming
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Washakie CDP, Wyoming
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Fort Washakie CDP, Wyoming
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Fremont County, WY
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Fremont County, WY
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Fort Washakie CDP, Wyoming (place:28665, in state:56).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .