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Wyoming

493,782 residents · 23 counties · 205 cities · 160 census tracts
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Wyoming has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,892. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $91,500.

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Section 01

Population & growth

493,782
+9%since 1990
from 453,588 in 1990
1990 – 2024
5 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.2
+13%since 1990
from 32.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
441K480K518K557K596K1990201020202024Wyoming
2024582K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,892
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,096 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,134
+55%since 1990
from $12,311 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$91,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$437
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $333 in 1990
US average: $602
70.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
30.0% rent
2.4
+6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(427,220)
Black0.7%(3,290)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(24,976)
Asian0.6%(2,742)
Diversity Score24.8%(112,521)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(438,799)
Black0.7%(3,504)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(31,669)
Asian0.5%(2,670)
Diversity Score18.5%(91,341)
18
−25%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.9%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.9%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 83.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.3 min
−25%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Section 02

Largest cities

1.Cheyenne66,507
2.Casper58,771
3.Gillette34,024
4.Laramie32,284
5.Rock Springs22,936
6.Sheridan20,015
7.Evanston11,705
8.Green River11,450
9.Riverton10,910
10.Jackson10,720
11.Cody10,377
12.Rawlins7,745
Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyoming?

Wyoming has about 493,782 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Wyoming?

The typical household in Wyoming earns about $37,892 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wyoming expensive?

In Wyoming, the median home is worth about $91,500, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Wyoming?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wyoming?

About 11.4% of people in Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40,194 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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