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Moorcroft, WY


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Moorcroft, Wyoming

Moorcroft, Wyoming, in Crook county, is 86 miles W of Rapid City, South Dakota (center to center) and 313 miles N of Denver, Colorado. The town contains a population of approximately 807.

The People and Families of Moorcroft

In Moorcroft, about 62% of adults are married.

Unlike most towns, Moorcroft has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Moorcroft had a median family income of $41,484. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Moorcroft.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Moorcroft favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the town.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Moorcroft.

Moorcroft Housing

Moorcroft has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Moorcroft, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 8%Moorcroft Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Moorcroft, WY

Comparing Moorcroft 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
Male Share of the Population97
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Female Share of the Population25
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults63
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better65

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use78
Working at Home64
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work53

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents77
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime78
Low Violent Crime78
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