Medicine Bow, WY Demographics

A map of Medicine Bow's Population by Race

Medicine Bow, Wyoming has an estimated population of 442, a dramatic increase from the 245 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.4% White, 9.3% Hispanic, 6.8% Native American/Other, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Medicine Bow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Medicine Bow has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Medicine Bow, that probability was 20.9% in 2020 and 30.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Medicine Bow is ranked the 92nd 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). Medicine Bow was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Medicine Bow's White Population

364 residents of Medicine Bow, or 82.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Medicine Bow is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Medicine Bow ranks 95th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medicine Bow's White population has grown by an estimated 67.7%. White residents' share of Medicine Bow's population has decreased from 88.6% to 82.4%.

Medicine Bow is more White than neighboring Hanna (80.7% White). Medicine Bow is less White than neighboring Rock River (86.8% White), Arlington (100% White), Elk Mountain (97% White), and Centennial (100% White).

Medicine Bow's Black Population

0 residents of Medicine Bow, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Medicine Bow is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Medicine Bow ranks 54th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

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

Medicine Bow's Asian Population

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

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

Medicine Bow's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Medicine Bow, or 9.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Medicine Bow is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Medicine Bow ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medicine Bow's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 310.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Medicine Bow's population has increased from 4.1% to 9.3%.

Medicine Bow is more Hispanic than neighboring Rock River (0.5% Hispanic), Arlington (0% Hispanic), Elk Mountain (0% Hispanic), and Centennial (0% Hispanic). Medicine Bow is less Hispanic than neighboring Hanna (16.7% Hispanic).

Medicine Bow's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of Medicine Bow, or 6.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Medicine Bow is slightly higher than in Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Medicine Bow ranks 149th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medicine Bow's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 30. Native American/Other residents' share of Medicine Bow's population has increased from 0.0% to 6.8%.

Medicine Bow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arlington (0% Native American/Other), Elk Mountain (0% Native American/Other), Hanna (0% Native American/Other), and Centennial (0% Native American/Other). Medicine Bow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rock River (12.8% Native American/Other).

Medicine Bow's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Medicine Bow, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Medicine Bow is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Medicine Bow ranks 19th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Medicine Bow's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 58.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Medicine Bow's population has decreased from 6.9% to 1.6%.

Medicine Bow is more Multiracial than neighboring Rock River (0% Multiracial), Arlington (0% Multiracial), and Centennial (0% Multiracial). Medicine Bow is less Multiracial than neighboring Elk Mountain (3% Multiracial), and Hanna (2.5% 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.