RANKING · 1990 CENSUS · 17 SHOWN OF 17

Most residents in poverty, Wyoming cities · 1990

Wyoming cities with the most residents living below the poverty line, as of the 1990 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the poverty rate. This list covers the 17 cities in Wyoming that qualify, ranked against each other statewide.

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YEAR1990 2000 2010 2020 2024

RANKPLACESTATEPOPRESIDENTS IN POVERTYVS –

01Laramie, WYWY32,2845,613–

02Casper, WYWY58,7715,321–

03Cheyenne, WYWY66,5075,173–

04Gillette, WYWY34,0241,709–

05Rock Springs, WYWY22,9361,684–

06Riverton, WYWY10,9101,520–

07Sheridan, WYWY20,0151,491–

08Rawlins, WYWY7,7451,047–

09Evanston, WYWY11,7051,006–

10Lander, WYWY7,379926–

11Green River, WYWY11,450916–

12Torrington, WYWY6,205889–

13Cody, WYWY10,377867–

14Powell, WYWY6,574593–

15Douglas, WYWY6,469590–

16Jackson, WYWY10,720471–

17Ranchettes, WYWY5,949193–

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UPDATED 2026-07-15 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU DECENNIAL CENSUS