As of 2025 the population of Rawlins County is 2,507. The population is expected to shrink to 2,451 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.45%.
The median age of Rawlins County residents is 45.
The diversity index of Rawlins County is 32.8, 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 $73,574 and projected to be $78,844 in 2030. Per capita income is $32,250, projected to be $34,415 in 2030. 1.12% of households – 28 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $547,256 and the average disposable income is $56,595.
There are 1,344 housing units in Rawlins County; 786 are owner-occupied, 312 are rented, and 246 are vacant. The average home value is $167,735, with 36 homes built in 2010 or later, and 460 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 173 businesses in Rawlins County, employing 1,017 workers and pulling from a labor force of 1,315 age 16 and above. 109 workers commute into Rawlins County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
1,169 residents both live and work in/around Rawlins County. The average travel time is 12.6 minutes. 31.05% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 0.77% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 919 drive alone, 160 carpool, and 3 take public transportation. 63 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 170 residents work from home.
514 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 351 have associates degrees, 261 have bachelor’s degrees, and 70 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2025-10-16
