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 $60,943 with a poverty rate of 21.32%. The median age in Lusk is 48 years: 47.8 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lusk was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,340 | 90.42% |
| Native American | 56 | 3.78% |
| Two or more races | 35 | 2.36% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 2.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 17 | 1.15% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 705 | 1.78 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Non Family | 409 | 1.06 | 60.1 | 39.9 |
| Married | 234 | 2.66 | 57.3 | 42.7 |
| Female | 39 | 3.59 | 74.4 | 25.6 |
| Male | 23 | 2.65 | 34.8 | 65.2 |
2.68
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
59.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 6.02% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 5.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 197 | 17.19% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 4.89% |
| High School Graduate | 362 | 31.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 1.22% |
| Some College | 386 | 33.68% |
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 | 949 | 911 | 253 |
| Hispanic | 70 | 68 | 0 |
| Native American | 53 | 33 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 27 | 0 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Islander | 17 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.66%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $41,765 | $41,765 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,431 | $47,083 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $10,729 | $0 | $9,333 |
| Overall | $34,042 | $57,826 | $22,443 |
| Some College | $40,085 | $59,728 | $24,602 |
$34,042
Average Earnings
$57,826
Average Male
$22,443
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.3% of Lusk residents speak only English, while 3.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,072 | 253 | 23.6% |
| Islander | 15 | 15 | 100% |
21.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.6%
Male Poverty Rate
26.7%
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 23.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83.33% |
| High School | 26.13% |
| Some College | 9.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 65.22% |
| Male Employed | 11.11% |
| Female Employed | 9.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,393 | $84,214 |
| Households | $44,755 | $60,943 |
| Married Families | $89,643 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,926 | $40,962 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
94
Number of Veterans
74
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Vietnam | 35 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 34 |
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59 | 5.32% |
| Black | 34 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
8.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49%
Labor Force Participation
46.2%
Employment Rate
5.7%
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
40.55%
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 40.55% 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% |