Basin is a town located in Big Horn County Wyoming. Basin has a 2024 population of 1,344. It is also the county seat of Big Horn County. Basin is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,286 in 2020.
The average household income in Basin is $67,352 with a poverty rate of 18.61%. The median age in Basin is 39.3 years: 38.1 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Basin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,201 | 92.1% |
| Two or more races | 69 | 5.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 1.76% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.84% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 511 | 2.28 | 76.7 | 23.3 |
| Non Family | 286 | 1.36 | 71.3 | 28.7 |
| Married | 140 | 3.44 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Male | 69 | 3.54 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 16 | 3.31 | 50 | 50 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
76.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 41 | 4.25% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 16.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 151 | 15.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 55 | 5.7% |
| High School Graduate | 271 | 28.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 85 | 8.81% |
| Some College | 203 | 21.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 854 | 745 | 178 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 57 | 28 |
| Hispanic | 47 | 44 | 28 |
| Islander | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 59.57%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $64,125 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,022 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,875 | $46,667 | $24,306 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $2,499 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,167 | $55,100 | $27,714 |
| Some College | $37,708 | $0 | $0 |
$39,167
Average Earnings
$55,100
Average Male
$27,714
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.58% of Basin residents speak only English, while 1.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,081 | 217 | 20.07% |
18.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.9%
Male Poverty Rate
26.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Basin is White, with 20.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Basin is White, with 20.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.33% |
| Some College | 16.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.46% |
| High School | 8.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.4% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.96% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,583 | $77,840 |
| Households | $59,941 | $67,352 |
| Married Families | $83,864 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $57,588 | $57,956 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.7%
Male Marriage Rate
33.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
165
Number of Veterans
157
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 61 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 27 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 27 |
| 75+ | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 14.1% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 49.28% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 72.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.6%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
56.8%
Employment Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
52.68%
Born in Basin
98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born
1.3%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.7% of Basin residents were born in the United States, with 52.68% having been born in Wyoming. 1.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,418 | 15 | 1.07% |
| 2028 | 1,403 | 15 | 1.08% |
| 2027 | 1,388 | 14 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 1,374 | 15 | 1.1% |
| 2025 | 1,359 | 15 | 1.12% |
| 2024 | 1,344 | 14 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 1,330 | 15 | 1.14% |
| 2022 | 1,315 | 17 | 1.31% |
| 2021 | 1,298 | 12 | 0.93% |
| 2020 | 1,286 | 9 | 0.7% |
| 2019 | 1,277 | -16 | -1.24% |
| 2018 | 1,293 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,293 | -8 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 1,301 | -4 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 1,305 | 9 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 1,296 | -11 | -0.84% |
| 2013 | 1,307 | 15 | 1.16% |
| 2012 | 1,292 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1,292 | 5 | 0.39% |
| 2010 | 1,287 | 0 | 0% |