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 $59,092 with a poverty rate of 17.97%. The median age in Basin is 41.1 years: 38.6 years for males, and 53 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Basin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,196 | 93.8% |
| Two or more races | 36 | 2.82% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 1.65% |
| Other race | 15 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.55% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 489 | 2.32 | 73 | 27 |
| Non Family | 255 | 1.24 | 60.8 | 39.2 |
| Married | 151 | 3.48 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Male | 57 | 3.7 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 26 | 3.19 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
3.4
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
73.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 4.69% |
| Associates Degree | 187 | 19.08% |
| Bachelors Degree | 98 | 10% |
| Graduate Degree | 45 | 4.59% |
| High School Graduate | 309 | 31.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 6.43% |
| Some College | 232 | 23.67% |
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 | 894 | 792 | 143 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 29 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| Islander | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,545 | $60,556 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $34,196 | $44,167 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,438 | $33,304 | $27,292 |
| Some College | $23,125 | $0 | $0 |
$28,438
Average Earnings
$33,304
Average Male
$27,292
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.78% of Basin residents speak only English, while 1.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.65% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,069 | 196 | 18.33% |
| Other | 15 | 8 | 53.33% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 8 | 40% |
17.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.75%
Male Poverty Rate
24.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Basin is Other, with 53.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Basin is White, with 18.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.01% |
| Some College | 15.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.12% |
| High School | 10.55% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.11% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 13.97% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,563 | $72,149 |
| Households | $55,635 | $59,092 |
| Married Families | $77,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,679 | $46,084 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
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
137
Number of Veterans
130
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 75+ | 20 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 125 | 13.33% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 38.71% |
| Other Race | 7 | 46.67% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 13.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.1%
Labor Force Participation
50.9%
Employment Rate
2%
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
53.02%
Born in Basin
98.82%
Native Born
1.18%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.82% of Basin residents were born in the United States, with 53.02% having been born in Wyoming. 1.18% 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% |