Washakie County, Wyoming: Power, Data Centers and the Local Economy
Home to Worland
Washakie County is not a build-out site today. It feels the boom through the grid it shares, the utilities that serve it and the work nearby. Electrical contractors employ 32, up 68.4% since 2019 against up 25.6% statewide, at an average $45,340 a year. Washakie County is home to Worland. Next door, Natrona County has 3 data centers. Construction employs 238, up 9.2% since 2019. Unemployment was 3.0% in August 2026, against 4.0% in 2019.
Cities and towns in Washakie County
Washakie County is home to Worland.
Residents are 2025 Census estimates for the part of each city, town or township inside this county. Census publishes no annual estimate for unincorporated communities.
What changed in Washakie County
1st = the most. Ranks cover counties with a value on record.
| Measure | Then | Now | Change | Rank in Wyoming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2020 → 2025) | 7,659 | 7,597 | ▼ 0.8% | 20th of 23 by size |
| Total jobs (2019 → 2025) | 3,518 | 3,592 | ▲ 2.1% | 10th of 23 by growth |
| Average annual pay (2019 → 2025) | $42,579 | $52,466 | ▲ 23.2% | — |
| Construction jobs (2019 → 2025) | 218 | 238 | ▲ 9.2% | 7th of 14 by growth |
| Electrical contractor jobs (2019 → 2025) | 19 | 32 | ▲ 68.4% | — |
| Unemployment rate (2019 → August 2026) | 4.0% | 3.0% | ▼ 1.0pts | — |
Employers here counted 3,592 jobs in 2025, up 2.1% from 2019 (the 10th fastest growth of 23 Wyoming counties). PacifiCorp is the largest utility serving Washakie County, one of 4 with territory here. Its residential customers paid an average 13.44¢/kWh in 2024, above the 12.98¢ median for Wyoming utilities. 7,597 people live here, down 0.8% since 2020.
Who powers Washakie County
Utilities with service territory in Washakie County
| Utility | Ownership | Service | Residential customers (systemwide) | Residential price, 2024 | Commercial share of sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PacifiCorp | Investor Owned | Bundled | 118,130 | 13.44¢ | 16% |
| High Plains Power Inc | Cooperative | Bundled | 12,767 | 13.71¢ | 5% |
| Big Horn Rural Electric Co | — | — | — | — | — |
| WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration | Federal | Bundled | — | — | 77% |
Customer counts, prices and sales shares cover each utility's whole system in the state, not only this county. Commercial sales include data centers.
No operating power plant is located in Washakie County in the EIA-860M inventory. Its power comes over the grid from plants elsewhere.
The Washakie County labor market
| Industry (2025) | Jobs | Average pay | Concentration vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| All industries | 3,592 | $52,466 | 1.00 |
| Construction | 238 | $60,026 | 1.25 |
| Electrical contractors | 32 | $45,340 | 1.24 |
Concentration is the BLS location quotient: 1.0 means the industry holds the same share of local jobs as it does nationally. Industry rows count private employers; cells BLS suppresses are left out.
Data centers and local rules in Washakie County
No data center, local measure or delayed project is on record in Washakie County. Wyoming has 2 local measures on record statewide, and 1 neighboring county has one: Park County.
Washakie County and its neighbors
Of the 6 counties that border Washakie County, Natrona County carries the most build-out activity: data centers, planned generation and operating plants combined.
| County | Population | Jobs since 2019 | Operating MW | Planned MW | Data centers | Local measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washakie County | 7,597 | ▲ 2.1% | — | — | — | — |
| Big Horn County | 12,024 | ▲ 4.2% | — | — | — | — |
| Fremont County | 39,464 | ▲ 1.6% | 31 MW | — | 1 | — |
| Hot Springs County | 4,600 | ▲ 2.0% | — | — | — | — |
| Johnson County | 8,908 | ▲ 4.2% | — | — | 1 | — |
| Natrona County | 80,526 | ▲ 2.6% | 250 MW | — | 3 | — |
| Park County | 31,171 | ▲ 1.8% | 34 MW | — | — | 1 |
More of Wyoming
Washakie County, answered from the record
Who provides electricity in Washakie County, Wyoming?
4 utilities have service territory in Washakie County in the EIA-861 2024 report: PacifiCorp, High Plains Power Inc, Big Horn Rural Electric Co, WAPA-- Western Area Power Administration. The largest, PacifiCorp, charged residential customers 13.44¢/kWh on average in 2024.
Are there data centers in Washakie County?
The SAVRN Data Center Map has no data center in Washakie County. The nearest activity on record is next door in Natrona County.
Is Washakie County adding jobs?
Employers counted 3,592 jobs in 2025 against 3,518 in 2019 (+2.1%, BLS QCEW). Construction went from 218 to 238.
Does Washakie County have a data center moratorium?
No county-level measure is on record for Washakie County. Wyoming has 2 local measures statewide, listed on the state page.