Jackson Hole Demographics: Living in Wyoming

Jackson Hole is an outdoor Mecca nestled between mountain ranges in western Wyoming, with both Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks nearby.

The Area
Jackson Hole is located in Teton County, Wyoming, surrounded by the Tetons to the west and the Gros Ventre Mountains to the east. While most of the county’s 20,000 inhabitants live in the Jackson Hole area on the east side of the Tetons, there is an outpost on the western slopes of the Tetons in the small community of Alta. Other towns in Teton County include Kelly, Moose, Moran, Teton Village and Wilson.

The vast majority (over 95%) of the approximately 2.7 million acres of Teton County is public land contained within Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks, Bridger-Teton and Targhee National Forests and the National Elk Refugee.

Population
While Teton County’s population is estimated at just over 20,000, the actual number of people in the valley can vary due to seasonal influxes of tourists and seasonal workers.

Lifestyle
Jackson Hole tends to attract a younger, active set of people who make full use of the recreational opportunities around them. Any given day of the week finds tourists and locals alike skiing, hiking, biking, fishing and climbing all around Jackson Hole.

Employment
Despite the high cost of living, Teton County used to hold the title of the lowest unemployment rate in Wyoming, although recent years has seen an increase in unemployment. Despite this, Teton County’s poverty level is still well below the state’s average. Per capita income is $38,000.