Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY

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2021 Population

107,798

1.09% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0.529% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

10.3%

4.22% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$65,191

2.19% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$215,800

1.6% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

51,961

1.55% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY had a population of 108k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $65,191. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY declined from 108,982 to 107,798, a −1.09% decrease and its median household income grew from $63,794 to $65,191, a 2.19% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.9%), White (Hispanic) (7.07%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.78%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.61%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.24%).

6.95% of the households in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY are Casper College (751 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was $215,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.5%.

Most people in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was 2 cars per household.

Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY borders Garfield, Routt, Moffat & Rio Blanco Counties PUMA, CO, Eagle, Summit, Grand & Jackson Counties PUMA, CO, Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY, Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY, and Wind River Reservation PUMA, WY.

United States Wyoming

Population & Diversity

Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY is home to a population of 108k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.6% of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY residents were born outside of the country (2.8k people).

In 2021, there were 12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (91.5k people) in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.62k White (Hispanic) and 2.99k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY are Spanish (4,883 households), German (551 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (331 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,529

Women

48.8%

55,199

Men

51.2%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 107,728 inhabitants, with 51.2% men, and 48.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
91.5k ± 207
White (Hispanic)
7.62k ± 604
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.99k ± 367

10.2%

Hispanic Population

11k people

10.2% of the people in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY are hispanic (11k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,183 ± 840 people
Canada
198 ± 345 people
Philippines
183 ± 332 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was Mexico, the natal country of 1,183 Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY residents, followed by Canada with 198 and Philippines with 183.

Foreign-Born Population

2.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

2.8k people

2.63%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

2.87k people

As of 2021, 2.6% of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY residents (2.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was 2.63%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,883 households (4.84%)
German
551 households (0.546%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
331 households (0.328%)

6.95% of the households in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was Spanish. 4.84% of the households in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,562 ± 364
Gulf War (2001-)
1,952 ± 416
Gulf War (1990s)
1,161 ± 260

Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.31 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY employs 52k people. The largest industries in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY are Construction (4,079 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,872 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,557 people), and the highest paying industries are Nondepository credit & related activities ($200,736), Offices of physicians ($139,132), and Petroleum & petroleum products merchant wholesalers ($135,412).

Males in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY have an average income that is 1.51 times higher than the average income of females, which is $46,987. The income inequality in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

24,417

Women

46.3%

28,363

Men

53.7%

The workforce of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY in 2020 was 52,780 people, with 46.3% woman, and 53.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY.

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Occupations

52k

2021 Value

−1.55%

1 Year decline

± −1.55%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 52.8k employees to 52k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,310 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (1,528 people), and Other managers (1,149 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

52k

2021 Value

−1.55%

1 Year decline

± −1.55%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY declined at a rate of −1.55%, from 52.8k employees to 52k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY, are Construction (4,079 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,872 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (3,557 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY, though some of these residents may live in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,623

Median earning men ± $1,760

$32,576

Median earning women ± $1,601

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Manufacturing ($81,743), Wholesale Trade ($71,082), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($69,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($50,023), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,733), and Public Administration ($45,766).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($5.07B) and Basic chemicals ($3.22B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$36.8B

2020 Value in Wyoming

$60.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming

65.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.8B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Most Common Trade Partners

Colorado
$5.39B
Utah
$4.21B
Nebraska
$2.61B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.39B, followed by Utah with $4.21B and Nebraska and $2.61B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 69.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.07%).

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY. Showing the available data for Wyoming.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 69.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY

Harriet Hageman

Wyoming at-large Representative

Republican Party

Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY awarded 751 degrees. The student population of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,411 male students and 1,994 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY are White (609 and 82.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (61 and 8.28%), Black or African American (18 and 2.44%), and Two or More Races (14 and 1.9%).

The largest universities in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY by number of degrees awarded are Casper College (751 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY are General Studies (96 and 12.8%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (52 and 6.92%), and Fire Science & Fire-Fighting (38 and 5.06%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 3,405 students enrolled in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY, 41.4% men and 58.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,690 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
96 degrees awarded
General Health Services
35 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
35 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was General Studies with 96 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Casper College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

751 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Casper College with 751 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 299 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY, which is 0.662 times less than the 452 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 609 degrees mean that there were 9.98 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 61 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($2,520) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($960) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.726% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.567% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (26.6k), Some college (22.6k), and Bachelors Degree (11.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was $215,800 in 2021, which is 0.881 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $212,400 to $215,800, a 1.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY is 72.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY have an average commute time of 18.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY is $65,191. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY with a value of $71,007, followed by Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY and Wind River Reservation PUMA, WY, with respective values of $70,160 and $68,496.

Housing

Property

$215,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,552

$32,068

Median Property Taxes

±$1,305

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.5%

Homeownership

2021

68.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.5% of the housing units in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY with a value of $71,007, followed by Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY and Wind River Reservation PUMA, WY, with respective values of $70,160 and $68,496.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,191

Median Household Income

± $2,413

44.2k

Number of Households

± 1,573

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.2k households in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY grew to $65,191 from the previous year's value of $63,794.

The following chart displays the households in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY

0.436

2020 Wage GINI in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY

In 2021, the income inequality in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00454% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Carpooled (8.78%)
Worked At Home (6.69%)

In 2021, 80.5% of workers in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.78%) and those who worked at home (6.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY have a shorter commute time (18.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.6% of the workforce in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY (10.9k out of 105k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

88.5% of the population of Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY has health coverage, with 52.9% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 12.3% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.46% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1398 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.64% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 271 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wyoming.

1,398 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wyoming

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see an average of 1,398 patients per year. This represents a 4.64% decrease from the previous year (1,466 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wyoming in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 38.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.5%

Uninsured

52.9%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

12.3%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.46%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY declined by 2.93% from 11.9% to 11.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.