Lusk, WY Demographics

A map of Lusk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,020	1,368	77.8%	88.8%
Hispanic	130	62	9.9%	4.0%
Black	82	6	6.3%	0.4%
Native American/Other	49	30	3.7%	1.9%
Multiracial	30	64	2.3%	4.2%
Asian	0	11	0.0%	0.7%

Lusk, Wyoming has an estimated population of 1,311, a large decrease from the 1,541 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 9.9% Hispanic, 6.3% Black, 3.7% Native American/Other, 2.3% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lusk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lusk has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Lusk, that probability was 20.8% in 2020 and 37.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lusk is ranked the 46th 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). Lusk was ranked the 45th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lusk's White Population

1,020 residents of Lusk, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lusk is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Lusk ranks 91st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lusk's White population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. White residents' share of Lusk's population has decreased from 88.8% to 77.8%.

Lusk is less White than neighboring Manville (94.9% White), Lance Creek (100% White), Van Tassell (100% White), Lost Springs (100% White), and Hartville (84.1% White).

Lusk's Black Population

82 residents of Lusk, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lusk is higher than in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Lusk ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lusk's Black population has grown by an estimated 1266.7%. Black residents' share of Lusk's population has increased from 0.4% to 6.3%.

Lusk is more Black than neighboring Manville (0% Black), Lance Creek (0% Black), Van Tassell (0% Black), Lost Springs (0% Black), and Hartville (0% Black).

Lusk's Asian Population

0 residents of Lusk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lusk is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Lusk ranks 45th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lusk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Lusk's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Lusk's Hispanic Population

130 residents of Lusk, or 9.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lusk is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Lusk ranks 133rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lusk's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 109.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lusk's population has increased from 4.0% to 9.9%.

Lusk is more Hispanic than neighboring Manville (1.4% Hispanic), Lance Creek (0% Hispanic), Van Tassell (0% Hispanic), and Lost Springs (0% Hispanic). Lusk is less Hispanic than neighboring Hartville (10.2% Hispanic).

Lusk's Native American/Other Population

49 residents of Lusk, or 3.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lusk is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Lusk ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lusk's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 63.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lusk's population has increased from 1.9% to 3.7%.

Lusk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Manville (1.4% Native American/Other), Lance Creek (0% Native American/Other), Van Tassell (0% Native American/Other), Lost Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Hartville (0% Native American/Other).

Lusk's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Lusk, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lusk is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Lusk ranks 82nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lusk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 53.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Lusk's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.3%.

Lusk is more Multiracial than neighboring Lance Creek (0% Multiracial), Van Tassell (0% Multiracial), and Lost Springs (0% Multiracial). Lusk is less Multiracial than neighboring Hartville (5.7% 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.