Thermopolis, WY Demographics

A map of Thermopolis's Population by Race

Thermopolis, Wyoming has an estimated population of 2,709, a less than 1% change from the 2,725 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 5.9% Hispanic, 3.1% Multiracial, 1.3% Native American/Other, 0.1% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Thermopolis, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Thermopolis is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Thermopolis, that probability was 19.0% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Thermopolis is ranked the 31st 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). Thermopolis was ranked the 28th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Thermopolis's White Population

2,430 residents of Thermopolis, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Thermopolis is higher than in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Thermopolis ranks 75th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thermopolis's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Thermopolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.7%.

Thermopolis is more White than neighboring East Thermopolis (87.5% White), Kirby (76.7% White), Owl Creek (0% White), and Shoshoni (84.3% White). Thermopolis is less White than neighboring Lucerne (94.2% White).

Thermopolis's Black Population

0 residents of Thermopolis, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Thermopolis is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Thermopolis ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

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

Thermopolis's Asian Population

2 residents of Thermopolis, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Thermopolis is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Thermopolis ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thermopolis's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Asian residents' share of Thermopolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Thermopolis is more Asian than neighboring East Thermopolis (0% Asian), Lucerne (0% Asian), Kirby (0% Asian), Owl Creek (0% Asian), and Shoshoni (0% Asian).

Thermopolis's Hispanic Population

159 residents of Thermopolis, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Thermopolis is slightly lower than in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Thermopolis ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thermopolis's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Thermopolis's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.9%.

Thermopolis is more Hispanic than neighboring East Thermopolis (1.6% Hispanic), Lucerne (0.5% Hispanic), and Owl Creek (0% Hispanic). Thermopolis is less Hispanic than neighboring Kirby (10% Hispanic), and Shoshoni (8.6% Hispanic).

Thermopolis's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Thermopolis, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Thermopolis is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Thermopolis ranks 77th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thermopolis's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Thermopolis's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Thermopolis is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lucerne (0% Native American/Other), and Owl Creek (0% Native American/Other). Thermopolis is less Native American/Other than neighboring East Thermopolis (2.6% Native American/Other), Kirby (5% Native American/Other), and Shoshoni (5.8% Native American/Other).

Thermopolis's Multiracial Population

83 residents of Thermopolis, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Thermopolis is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Thermopolis ranks 89th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 205 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Thermopolis's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Thermopolis's population has decreased from 3.9% to 3.1%.

Thermopolis is more Multiracial than neighboring Owl Creek (0% Multiracial), and Shoshoni (1.3% Multiracial). Thermopolis is less Multiracial than neighboring East Thermopolis (8.3% Multiracial), Lucerne (5.3% Multiracial), and Kirby (8.3% 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.