Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Sweetwater County: 83.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
County population in July 2009: 41,226 (89% urban, 11% rural) County owner-occupied houses and condos: 10,591 Renter-occupied apartments: 3,514 % of Renters: 25% (State 30%) Average Home Price $216, 000 Home Turnover Percentage 18.87%
Industries providing employment: Educational, health and social services (18.2%) Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining (14.8%) Retail trade (11.9%)
Type of workers:
Private wage or salary: 77%
Government: 18%
Self-employed, not incorporated: 6%
Unpaid family work: 0%
Median resident age: 34.2 years Wyoming median age: 36.2 years
Males: 19,026 (50.6%) Females: 18,587 (49.4%)
Income (County)
2000
2009
%
Median Family Income
$53,713
$68,963
28%
Median Household Income
$46,562
$60,037
29%
Median Disposable Income
–
$48,883
–
Per Capita Income
$19,575
$26,189
34%
Total Population w/income Below Poverty Level
2,871
Taxes
County Sales / Use Tax
1.00%
State local Tax Total Sales Tax
4.00%
5.00%
Corporate State Income Tax
0.00%
Personal State Income Tax
0.00%
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