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Wyoming

Iowa · 523 residents · 0.485 sq mi
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Wyoming has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 103 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,700. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
523
−16%since 2000
from 626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,078 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
+7%since 2000
from 39.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3584385195996791990201020202024Wyoming
2024525
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,979 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,872
+83%since 2000
from $15,787 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(616)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(502)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(6)
Diversity Score5.6%(30)
Diversity Score
6
+182%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.0 min
+72%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.4%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyoming, Iowa?

Wyoming, Iowa has about 523 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wyoming, Iowa?

The typical household in Wyoming, Iowa earns about $45,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wyoming, Iowa expensive?

In Wyoming, Iowa, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Wyoming, Iowa?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wyoming, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wyoming, Iowa?

About 27.9% of people in Wyoming, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wyoming, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Wyoming, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 129 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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