Midwest, WY Demographics

A map of Midwest's Population by Race

Midwest, Wyoming has an estimated population of 267, a decrease from the 285 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.8% White, 2.2% Native American/Other, 1.9% Multiracial, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Midwest, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Midwest has become considerably 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 Midwest, that probability was 22.3% in 2020 and 10.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Midwest is ranked the 112th 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). Midwest was ranked the 107th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Midwest's White Population

253 residents of Midwest, or 94.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Midwest is considerably higher than in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Midwest ranks 107th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midwest's White population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Midwest's population has increased from 87.7% to 94.8%.

Midwest is more White than neighboring Edgerton (81.6% White), and Bar Nunn (78.2% White). Midwest is less White than neighboring Antelope Hills (100% White), Homa Hills (100% White), and Kaycee (97.5% White).

Midwest's Black Population

0 residents of Midwest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Midwest is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Midwest ranks 96th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

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

Midwest's Asian Population

0 residents of Midwest, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Midwest is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Midwest ranks 86th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

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

Midwest's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Midwest, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Midwest is lower than in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Midwest ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midwest's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 86.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Midwest's population has decreased from 7.7% to 1.1%.

Midwest is more Hispanic than neighboring Antelope Hills (0% Hispanic), and Homa Hills (0% Hispanic). Midwest is less Hispanic than neighboring Edgerton (18.4% Hispanic), Kaycee (2.5% Hispanic), and Bar Nunn (14% Hispanic).

Midwest's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Midwest, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Midwest is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Midwest ranks 127th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midwest's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Midwest's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.2%.

Midwest is more Native American/Other than neighboring Edgerton (0% Native American/Other), Antelope Hills (0% Native American/Other), Homa Hills (0% Native American/Other), Kaycee (0% Native American/Other), and Bar Nunn (1.6% Native American/Other).

Midwest's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Midwest, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Midwest is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Midwest ranks 109th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Midwest's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Midwest's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.9%.

Midwest is more Multiracial than neighboring Edgerton (0% Multiracial), Antelope Hills (0% Multiracial), Homa Hills (0% Multiracial), and Kaycee (0% Multiracial). Midwest is less Multiracial than neighboring Bar Nunn (6.3% 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.