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Rawlins, WY
City in Carbon County, Wyoming.
Population
8,129
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
986
ZIP codes
0
Rawlins and its ZIP codes
Rawlins at a glance
- Rawlins is about 164 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- It is the 12th most populous of 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- Households here earn a median of $64,773 a year, 15% less than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,100 (30% below Wyoming) and median rent is $741 a month.
Local data for Rawlins, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rawlins, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,773
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$217,100
Median rent
$741/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
39.7
Average commute
13.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,410), Mexican Americans (1,376), Irish Americans (888).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carbon County. PPP loans are for Rawlins.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 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
How people get to work
Rawlins, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled16.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 13.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rawlins, 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
82° / 15°F
16.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rawlins, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities near Rawlins
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SinclairTown | 6 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rawlins, WY in?
- Rawlins is in Carbon County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Rawlins, WY?
- About 8,129 people live in Rawlins, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rawlins?
- Nearby places include Sinclair (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023