Encampment, WY Demographics

A map of Encampment's Population by Race

Encampment, Wyoming has an estimated population of 466, an increase from the 452 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.1% White, 3.2% Native American/Other, 1.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Encampment, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Encampment has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Wyoming overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Encampment, that probability was 11.4% in 2020 and 9.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Encampment is ranked the 89th most populous place in Wyoming, out of 205 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Encampment was ranked the 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Encampment's White Population

443 residents of Encampment, or 95.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Encampment is considerably higher than in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Encampment ranks 21st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encampment's White population has grown by an estimated 4.2%. White residents' share of Encampment's population has increased from 94.0% to 95.1%.

Encampment is more White than neighboring Saratoga (89.4% White), and Sinclair (84% White). Encampment is less White than neighboring Riverside (100% White), Ryan Park (100% White), and Elk Mountain (97% White).

Encampment's Black Population

0 residents of Encampment, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Encampment is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Encampment ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encampment's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Encampment's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Encampment is less Black than neighboring Saratoga (0.1% Black).

Encampment's Asian Population

0 residents of Encampment, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Encampment is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Encampment ranks 112th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encampment's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Encampment's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Encampment is less Asian than neighboring Saratoga (0.6% Asian), and Sinclair (0.3% Asian).

Encampment's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Encampment, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Encampment is considerably lower than in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Encampment ranks 174th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encampment's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Encampment's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.0%.

Encampment is less Hispanic than neighboring Saratoga (2.4% Hispanic), and Sinclair (13.3% Hispanic).

Encampment's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Encampment, or 3.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Encampment is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Encampment ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encampment's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 15. Native American/Other residents' share of Encampment's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.2%.

Encampment is more Native American/Other than neighboring Riverside (0% Native American/Other), Saratoga (0% Native American/Other), Ryan Park (0% Native American/Other), Elk Mountain (0% Native American/Other), and Sinclair (1.1% Native American/Other).

Encampment's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Encampment, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Encampment is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Encampment ranks 117th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Encampment's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Encampment's population has decreased from 3.3% to 1.7%.

Encampment is more Multiracial than neighboring Riverside (0% Multiracial), Ryan Park (0% Multiracial), and Sinclair (1.4% Multiracial). Encampment is less Multiracial than neighboring Saratoga (7.6% Multiracial), and Elk Mountain (3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.