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Rawlins, WY


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Rawlins, Wyoming

Rawlins, Wyoming, in Carbon county, is 133 miles W of Cheyenne, Wyoming (center to center) and 184 miles NW of Denver, Colorado. The city has a population of 8,538.

The People and Families of Rawlins

In Rawlins, about 55% of adults are married.

Interestingly, Rawlins is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rawlins had a median family income of $42,137.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Rawlins ($2,025). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Rawlins Housing

About 68% of housing units in Rawlins are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the city benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other cities in Wyoming.

Commuting

In Rawlins, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Rawlins than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyRawlins Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyRawlins Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Rawlins Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Rawlins Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Rawlins, WY

Comparing Rawlins 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 Population1010
Racial Diversity610
Well-Paid Single Men68
Children Under 5 Years Old68
Age of the Population54
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty43
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Working at Home75
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
People Living Alone65
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built53

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime31
Low Property Crime32

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