As of 2026 the population of Rawlins County is 2,480. The population is expected to shrink to 2,419 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.50%.
The median age of Rawlins County residents is 45.
The diversity index of Rawlins County is 32.5, meaning that there is a 33% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Rawlins County is $76,962 and projected to be $83,228 in 2031. Per capita income is $34,052, projected to be $36,817 in 2031. 1.37% of households – 34 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $763,268 and the average disposable income is $60,320.
There are 1,337 housing units in Rawlins County; 794 are owner-occupied, 299 are rented, and 244 are vacant. The average home value is $176,754, with 44 homes built in 2010 or later, and 494 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 169 businesses in Rawlins County, employing 902 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,315 age 16 and above. 78 workers commute into Rawlins County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,205 residents both live and work in/around Rawlins County. The average travel time is 13.7 minutes. 29.21% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.91% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 953 drive alone, 126 carpool, and 3 take public transportation. 57 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 176 residents work from home.
432 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 343 have associates degrees, 298 have bachelor’s degrees, and 71 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09
