Lusk is a town located in Niobrara County Wyoming. Lusk has a 2024 population of 1,417. It is also the county seat of Niobrara County. Lusk is currently declining at a rate of -1.94% annually and its population has decreased by -7.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,529 in 2020.
The average household income in Lusk is $59,761 with a poverty rate of 24.24%. The median age in Lusk is 43.8 years: 47.4 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lusk was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,365 | 90.7% |
| Native American | 65 | 4.32% |
| Two or more races | 46 | 3.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 1.93% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 653 | 1.95 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Non Family | 340 | 1.11 | 65 | 35 |
| Married | 235 | 2.73 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 53 | 3.7 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Male | 25 | 2.36 | 36 | 64 |
2.73
Average Family Size
1.95
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 86 | 7.7% |
| Associates Degree | 34 | 3.04% |
| Bachelors Degree | 167 | 14.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 3.13% |
| High School Graduate | 430 | 38.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30 | 2.69% |
| Some College | 335 | 29.99% |
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 | 926 | 880 | 202 |
| Hispanic | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| Native American | 61 | 36 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 30 | 0 |
| Islander | 29 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,382 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,250 | $47,992 | $21,875 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,673 | $0 | $9,310 |
| Overall | $29,250 | $47,803 | $20,268 |
| Some College | $30,769 | $55,870 | $22,396 |
$29,250
Average Earnings
$47,803
Average Male
$20,268
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.65% of Lusk residents speak only English, while 5.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,093 | 280 | 25.62% |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 100% |
24.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.69%
Male Poverty Rate
27.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lusk is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lusk is White, with 25.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 73.24% |
| High School | 21.31% |
| Some College | 14.93% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 13.46% |
| Female Employed | 11.86% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,250 | $76,970 |
| Households | $46,797 | $59,761 |
| Married Families | $86,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,178 | $36,184 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
38
Number of Veterans
38
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37 | 3.47% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.1%
Labor Force Participation
48.2%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
40.93%
Born in Lusk
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lusk residents were born in the United States, with 40.93% having been born in Wyoming. 0% 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 | 1,277 | -28 | -2.15% |
| 2028 | 1,305 | -28 | -2.1% |
| 2027 | 1,333 | -28 | -2.06% |
| 2026 | 1,361 | -28 | -2.02% |
| 2025 | 1,389 | -28 | -1.98% |
| 2024 | 1,417 | -28 | -1.94% |
| 2023 | 1,445 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 2022 | 1,441 | -56 | -3.74% |
| 2021 | 1,497 | -32 | -2.09% |
| 2020 | 1,529 | 15 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 1,514 | -41 | -2.64% |
| 2018 | 1,555 | 10 | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 1,545 | -36 | -2.28% |
| 2016 | 1,581 | -20 | -1.25% |
| 2015 | 1,601 | 7 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 1,594 | -33 | -2.03% |
| 2013 | 1,627 | 50 | 3.17% |
| 2012 | 1,577 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 1,571 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2010 | 1,572 | 0 | 0% |