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Lander, WY


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Lander, Wyoming

Lander, Wyoming, in Fremont county, is 172 miles E of Idaho Falls, Idaho (center to center) and 289 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 6,867.

The People and Families of Lander

In Lander, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lander had a median family income of $41,958. Lander enjoys an educated population.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Lander gave more campaign money ($2,650) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Lander Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Lander. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Lander, 85% of commuters drive to work. Lander is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Lander, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Lander strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Wyoming):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLander Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyLander Low Violent Crime
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLander Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 6%Lander College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Lander Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Lander, WY

Comparing Lander to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Wyoming (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population98
Senior Citizens77
Male Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Men45
Female Share of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Women46
Children Under 5 Years Old24
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults710
People in Middle Class or Better57
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing84
Affordability of Property Taxes82
People Living Alone77
Housing Recently Built64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime66

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