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Worland population decline has huge impacts

WORLAND — The nearly 10% drop in population in Washakie County and the 13% drop within the City of Worland has strong financial and legislative implications.

According to the Census Bureau, the 2020 census showed Washakie County declining in population by 848 residents, or 9.9%, dropping from 8,533 to 7,685. The majority of the loss, per the Census Bureau was a drop of 714 residents in Worland (13...

 
 
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