Fort Washakie is a CDP located in Fremont County Wyoming. Fort Washakie has a 2024 population of 1,435. Fort Washakie is currently declining at a rate of -1.58% annually and its population has decreased by -17.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,732 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Washakie is $56,287 with a poverty rate of 31.19%. The median age in Fort Washakie is 31.6 years: 29.2 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Washakie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,240 | 92.19% |
| White | 68 | 5.06% |
| Two or more races | 19 | 1.41% |
| Other race | 18 | 1.34% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 334 | 3.91 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Female | 106 | 4.78 | 42.5 | 57.5 |
| Married | 94 | 5.56 | 48.9 | 51.1 |
| Non Family | 89 | 1.06 | 91 | 9 |
| Male | 45 | 4.02 | 51.1 | 48.9 |
4.63
Average Family Size
3.91
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 106 | 14.1% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 10.24% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 5.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 3.86% |
| High School Graduate | 259 | 34.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 3.06% |
| Some College | 216 | 28.72% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 662 | 557 | 61 |
| White | 63 | 56 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 38 | 19 | 4 |
| Other Race | 14 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 88.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 30.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,750 | $0 | $63,958 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,250 | $38,958 | $24,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,750 | $21,406 | $28,750 |
| Overall | $28,229 | $27,292 | $28,750 |
| Some College | $27,604 | $0 | $27,361 |
$28,229
Average Earnings
$27,292
Average Male
$28,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.15% of Fort Washakie residents speak only English, while 21.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 21.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,228 | 397 | 32.33% |
| Hispanic | 47 | 11 | 23.4% |
| White | 48 | 11 | 22.92% |
31.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.72%
Male Poverty Rate
29.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Washakie is Native, with 32.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Washakie is White, with 22.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.82%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.54% |
| High School | 34.47% |
| Some College | 23.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 53.23% |
| Male Employed | 15.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 12.2% |
| Female Employed | 7.98% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,792 | $65,151 |
| Households | $36,429 | $56,287 |
| Married Families | $79,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,583 | $18,338 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.7%
Male Marriage Rate
24.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
35
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 20 | 2.47% |
| White | 15 | 22.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
65.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.2%
Labor Force Participation
42.8%
Employment Rate
19.6%
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
74.2%
Born in Fort Washakie
99.41%
Native Born
0.59%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
99.41% of Fort Washakie residents were born in the United States, with 74.2% having been born in Wyoming. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,435 | -23 | -1.58% |
| 2023 | 1,458 | -23 | -1.55% |
| 2022 | 1,481 | -166 | -10.08% |
| 2021 | 1,647 | -85 | -4.91% |
| 2020 | 1,732 | -9 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 1,741 | -82 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 1,823 | -105 | -5.45% |
| 2017 | 1,928 | 55 | 2.94% |
| 2016 | 1,873 | 12 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 1,861 | -38 | -2% |
| 2014 | 1,899 | 235 | 14.12% |
| 2013 | 1,664 | 27 | 1.65% |
| 2012 | 1,637 | 88 | 5.68% |
| 2011 | 1,549 | -210 | -11.94% |
| 2010 | 1,759 | 0 | 0% |