Medicine Bow is a town located in Carbon County Wyoming. Medicine Bow has a 2024 population of 237. Medicine Bow is currently declining at a rate of -0.42% annually and its population has decreased by -1.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 241 in 2020.
The average household income in Medicine Bow is $47,086 with a poverty rate of 28.69%. The median age in Medicine Bow is 57.1 years: 62.3 years for males, and 47.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medicine Bow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 304 | 86.36% |
| Native American | 18 | 5.11% |
| Two or more races | 18 | 5.11% |
| Other race | 12 | 3.41% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 164 | 2.15 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Married | 76 | 3.03 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 74 | 1.15 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Female | 14 | 2.64 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
83.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 14.23% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 2.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 11.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 10.58% |
| High School Graduate | 106 | 38.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 3.28% |
| Some College | 53 | 19.34% |
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 | 243 | 198 | 58 |
| Hispanic | 24 | 21 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 12 | 9 | 2 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 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 23.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $4,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,158 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $56,111 | $2,499 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,875 | $55,694 | $0 |
| Some College | $35,104 | $36,250 | $18,854 |
$31,875
Average Earnings
$55,694
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.59% of Medicine Bow residents speak only English, while 9.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 7.35% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 304 | 76 | 25% |
| Native | 18 | 18 | 100% |
| Other | 12 | 7 | 58.33% |
| Hispanic | 24 | 7 | 29.17% |
28.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.86%
Male Poverty Rate
33.52%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medicine Bow is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medicine Bow is White, with 25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.89%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.83% |
| High School | 25.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.33% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 37.18% |
| Male Employed | 22.97% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,500 | $57,294 |
| Households | $30,250 | $47,086 |
| Married Families | $64,444 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,429 | $33,628 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.0%
Male Marriage Rate
43.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
51
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 33 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 29 |
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51 | 18.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
78.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
45%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
25.57%
Born in Medicine Bow
96.59%
Native Born
3.41%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.41%
Naturalized
96.59% of Medicine Bow residents were born in the United States, with 25.57% 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 Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 232 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2028 | 233 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2027 | 234 | -1 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 235 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2025 | 236 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2024 | 237 | -1 | -0.42% |
| 2023 | 238 | -7 | -2.86% |
| 2022 | 245 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2021 | 246 | 5 | 2.07% |
| 2020 | 241 | -17 | -6.59% |
| 2019 | 258 | -2 | -0.77% |
| 2018 | 260 | -6 | -2.26% |
| 2017 | 266 | -9 | -3.27% |
| 2016 | 275 | 1 | 0.36% |
| 2015 | 274 | -6 | -2.14% |
| 2014 | 280 | -1 | -0.36% |
| 2013 | 281 | 2 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 279 | -3 | -1.06% |
| 2011 | 282 | -1 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 283 | 0 | 0% |