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Shoshoni, WY
Town in Fremont County, Wyoming.
Population
677
Land area
4.4sq mi
People per sq mi
155
ZIP codes
0
Shoshoni and its ZIP codes
Shoshoni at a glance
- Shoshoni is about 26 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,096, 25% below the Wyoming median of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,500 (64% below Wyoming) and median rent is $775 a month.
Local data for Shoshoni, WY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shoshoni, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,096
Poverty rate
17.3%
Median home value
$112,500
Median rent
$775/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (202), French Americans (55), Mexican Americans (52).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fremont County. PPP loans are for Shoshoni.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,827
15,457 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,227
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$324M
FY 2026, $8,255 per person
How people get to work
Shoshoni, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home17.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shoshoni, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
2,271
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
31
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 1°F
8.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shoshoni, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Shoshoni
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RivertonCity | 22 mi | 10.4 |
| ArapahoeCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 27.6 |
| East ThermopolisTown | 28 mi | 0.2 |
| ThermopolisTown | 28 mi | 2.4 |
| PavillionTown | 29 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shoshoni, WY in?
- Shoshoni is in Fremont County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Shoshoni, WY?
- About 677 people live in Shoshoni, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shoshoni?
- Nearby places include Riverton (22 mi), Arapahoe (24 mi), East Thermopolis (28 mi), Thermopolis (28 mi), Pavillion (29 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023