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Wyoming

563,626 residents · 23 counties · 205 cities · 160 census tracts
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Wyoming has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,802. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,000.

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Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
563,626
+14%since 2000
from 493,782 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+2%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
441K480K518K557K596K1990201020202024Wyoming
2024582K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,802
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,892 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,860
+46%since 2000
from $19,134 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+34%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(438,799)
Black0.7%(3,504)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(31,669)
Asian0.5%(2,670)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(91,341)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(483,874)
Black0.8%(4,351)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(50,231)
Asian0.8%(4,279)
Other3.9%(21,731)
Diversity Score32%(180,112)
Diversity Score
32
+73%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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 563,626 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wyoming?

The typical household in Wyoming earns about $53,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wyoming expensive?

In Wyoming, the median home is worth about $174,000, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Wyoming?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wyoming?

About 9.8% 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 110,038 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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