Checked
Encampment, WY
Town in Carbon County, Wyoming.
Population
466
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
292
ZIP codes
0
Encampment and its ZIP codes
Encampment at a glance
- Encampment is about 49 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
Local data for Encampment, WY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carbon County. PPP loans are for Encampment.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,004
6,365 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,711
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$139M
FY 2026, $9,529 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Encampment, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: avalanche
Storm events since 1996
4,473
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
64
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Encampment, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
Cities near Encampment
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiversideTown | 0.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SaratogaTown | 17 mi | 3.4 |
| Ryan ParkCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Encampment, WY in?
- Encampment is in Carbon County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Encampment, WY?
- About 466 people live in Encampment, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Encampment?
- Nearby places include Riverside (0.9 mi), Saratoga (17 mi), Ryan Park (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023