Ranchettes, WY Demographics

A map of Ranchettes's Population by Race

Ranchettes, Wyoming has an estimated population of 5,949, a decrease from the 6,199 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.8% White, 13.4% Hispanic, 3.4% Native American/Other, 2.7% Multiracial, 1.4% Asian, and 1.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ranchettes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ranchettes 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 Ranchettes, that probability was 25.3% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ranchettes is ranked the 17th 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). Ranchettes was ranked the 16th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ranchettes's White Population

4,628 residents of Ranchettes, or 77.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ranchettes is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Ranchettes ranks 121st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranchettes's White population has declined by an estimated 13.2%. White residents' share of Ranchettes's population has decreased from 86.0% to 77.8%.

Ranchettes is more White than neighboring Cheyenne (74% White), Fox Farm-College (69.4% White), Warren AFB (64.9% White), and South Greeley (66.9% White). Ranchettes is less White than neighboring Hillsdale (100% White).

Ranchettes's Black Population

77 residents of Ranchettes, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ranchettes is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Ranchettes ranks 44th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranchettes's Black population has grown by an estimated 140.6%. Black residents' share of Ranchettes's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.3%.

Ranchettes is more Black than neighboring Fox Farm-College (0.8% Black), South Greeley (0% Black), and Hillsdale (0% Black). Ranchettes is less Black than neighboring Cheyenne (2.8% Black), and Warren AFB (4.1% Black).

Ranchettes's Asian Population

82 residents of Ranchettes, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ranchettes is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Ranchettes ranks 40th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranchettes's Asian population has grown by an estimated 60.8%. Asian residents' share of Ranchettes's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.4%.

Ranchettes is more Asian than neighboring Cheyenne (1% Asian), Fox Farm-College (0% Asian), South Greeley (0% Asian), and Hillsdale (0% Asian). Ranchettes is less Asian than neighboring Warren AFB (5% Asian).

Ranchettes's Hispanic Population

796 residents of Ranchettes, or 13.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ranchettes is slightly higher than in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Ranchettes ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranchettes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 67.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ranchettes's population has increased from 7.7% to 13.4%.

Ranchettes is more Hispanic than neighboring Hillsdale (0% Hispanic). Ranchettes is less Hispanic than neighboring Cheyenne (16.8% Hispanic), Fox Farm-College (19.8% Hispanic), Warren AFB (18.2% Hispanic), and South Greeley (25.7% Hispanic).

Ranchettes's Native American/Other Population

204 residents of Ranchettes, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ranchettes is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Ranchettes ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranchettes's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 223.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ranchettes's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.4%.

Ranchettes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cheyenne (1.6% Native American/Other), Fox Farm-College (0.2% Native American/Other), Warren AFB (1.1% Native American/Other), South Greeley (1.7% Native American/Other), and Hillsdale (0% Native American/Other).

Ranchettes's Multiracial Population

162 residents of Ranchettes, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ranchettes is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Ranchettes ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ranchettes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Ranchettes's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.7%.

Ranchettes is more Multiracial than neighboring Hillsdale (0% Multiracial). Ranchettes is less Multiracial than neighboring Cheyenne (3.8% Multiracial), Fox Farm-College (9.7% Multiracial), Warren AFB (6.7% Multiracial), and South Greeley (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.