Ranchester Town, Wyoming
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 701 people, 277 households, and 191 families living in the town. The population density was 1164.9 people per square mile (449.77/kmē), it would be the 24th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Wyoming. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 483.3 per square mile (186.6/kmē). The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.08. Age range in the town was well distributed with 30.1% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 26.2% from 45 to 64, and 11.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males. The median age of the town's population was 36.7 years, the median age of male residents at 36.5 and the median age of female residents at 36.9. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 89.73% White, 0% Black or African American, 6.42% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0.14% Native Hawaiian, 2.43% from two or more races and 1.28% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $36094, making its Wyoming's 98th highest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $46389, it is the 68th highest town by median family income in the U.S. state of Wyoming. The per capita income for the town was $15421, making it the 65th lowest town by per capita income in Wyoming. The median income is $16685, Males had a median income of $24063 versus $12500 for females.
In 2000, 205 pupils and students, of which 108 are male and 97 are female, 29.24% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 9 nursery or pri school, 10 kindergarten, 102 elementary school, 66 high school and 18 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 701 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 701 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 702 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 706 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 715 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 714 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 701 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 711 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 733 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 751 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 798 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 7 | 9 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 55 | 47 | 102 |
| High school | 37 | 29 | 66 |
| College or graduate school | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchester town, Wyoming | $36094 | $46389 | $15421 |
| Sheridan County, Wyoming | $34538 | $42669 | $19407 |
| Wyoming, United States | $37892 | $45685 | $19134 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |