Jackson, WY-ID
A ski-resort economy that splits two states and swings hard in both
The Jackson metro straddles Wyoming and Idaho along the Teton Range, blending a wealthy, amenity-driven Wyoming county that leans Democratic with more rural Idaho territory that tilts reliably Republican — producing a split political profile unusual for a mountain-West resort area.
- White82.8%
- Hispanic13.7%
- Other5.6%
- Two or more3.4%
- Asian1.0%
Constituent Counties
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Counties in Jackson, WY-ID
| County | Pop. | Margin | Dem | Rep | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teton | 23K | D+34.7 | 8,748 | 4,134 | 13,286 | 16.6% |
| Teton | 23K | D+34.7 | 8,748 | 4,134 | 13,286 | 16.6% |
| Teton | 20K | D+34.7 | 8,748 | 4,134 | 13,286 | 16.6% |
| Teton | 18K | D+34.7 | 8,748 | 4,134 | 13,286 | 16.6% |
| Teton | 12K | D+6.8 | 3,463 | 3,005 | 6,704 | 8.4% |
| Teton | 10K | D+6.8 | 3,463 | 3,005 | 6,704 | 8.4% |
| Teton | 8K | D+6.8 | 3,463 | 3,005 | 6,704 | 8.4% |
| Teton | 6K | D+6.8 | 3,463 | 3,005 | 6,704 | 8.4% |
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Who Lives Here
| Group | Jackson, WY-ID | National |
|---|---|---|
▶White (Non-Hispanic)(13) | 82.8% | 57.4% |
▶Hispanic / Latino(12) | 13.7% | 19.3% |
Multiracial / Other | 1.9% | 4.0% |
▶Asian(5) | 1.0% | 6.0% |
▶Native American / Alaska Native(2) | 0.4% | 0.9% |
▶Middle Eastern / North African(2) | 0.3% | 0.9% |
▶Black / African American(3) | 0.3% | 12.2% |
Religious Adherents
Catholic-Evangelical edge: +30.0pp (vs national 4.5pp). A strongly Catholic-leaning religious profile, which nationally correlates with Democratic-leaning urban and suburban communities.
| Tradition | % Pop | % Adherents | US Pop | US Adherents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.7% | 42.7% | — | — | |
| 12.3% | 31.6% | — | — | |
LDS (Mormon) | 10.9% | 27.9% | — | — |
| 6.0% | 15.3% | — | — | |
| 3.2% | 8.3% | — | — | |
| 0.8% | 2.1% | — | — | |
Non-religiousPopulation | 61.0% | — | — | — |
Who lives in the Jackson, WY-ID metro area? 121,620 residents across 8 counties.
Demographics
49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree — 16pp above the national average. Places with similar education levels vote D+16 on average nationally.
Scale, voting-age share, and this geography's footprint inside the national electorate.
Income, attainment, and ownership indicators that often shape coalition structure and turnout behavior.
Age structure, language use, and nativity signals that explain how this geography differs from state and nation.
Turnout in Jackson, WY-ID
Do voters in Jackson, WY-ID split their tickets?
| Offices | Margin A | Margin B | Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| President vs Senate | D+25.4 | D+21.5 | 3.9pp |