Lusk, WY
| Election | Margin |
|---|---|
| 2008 | R+46.8 |
| 2012 | R+63.0 |
| 2016 | R+68.3 |
| 2020 | R+65.7 |
| 2024 | R+74.4 |
Turnout is unavailable because a compatible reported ballots-cast numerator and denominator are not both present.
| Population | 1,311 |
|---|---|
| Latest presidential result | R+74.4 (2024) |
| Results on record | 2004–2024 presidential |
| Median household income | $68,507 |
| County | Niobrara County |
| State | WY |
Place narrative
Lusk anchors Niobrara County, one of Wyoming's least-populated counties, where statewide Republican margins routinely exceed 80 percent and ranching and petroleum extraction shape the local economy.
Presidential history
| Year | Won | Margin | Democratic | Republican | Other | Candidate total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R | −74.4% | 86 | 611 | 9 | 706 |
| 2020 | R | −65.7% | 118 | 611 | 22 | 751 |
| 2016 | R | −68.3% | 89 | 617 | 67 | 773 |
| 2012 | R | −63.0% | 128 | 645 | 47 | 820 |
| 2008 | R | −46.8% | 185 | 538 | 32 | 755 |
| 2004 | R | −51.8% | 176 | 561 | 6 | 743 |
These Census-place returns are modeled candidate-vote estimates on Census boundaries unless a row explicitly says certified. They are not automatically the official city or town return.
Demographics
| Race & Ethnicity | |
|---|---|
| White | 86.8% |
| Black | 6.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.9% |
| Income & Age | |
| Median household income | $68,507 |
| Poverty rate | 10.3% |
| Median age | 52.1 |
| Age 18–29 | 7.5% |
| Age 65 and older | 28.4% |
| Education & Language | |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher (25+) | 19.5% |
| Speaks a non-English language at home | 1.5% |
ACS 5-year survey estimates, subject to a margin of error. Race shares are single-race; Hispanic or Latino is a separate, overlapping ethnicity.
Ancestry, religious adherence, and side-by-side parent comparisons appear on the Niobrara County county page and the WY state page.