Wyoming is a state of 576,851 people. 3% of people here were born outside the United States. The average commute runs 18 minutes. Owners hold 69% of the housing stock. Growth has run 17% since 2000, or 83,069 more people. 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)23.2%(10,280)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)22.1%(9,818)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era38%(16,862)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War6.7%(2,974)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II1.6%(731)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 44,403 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
Metropolitan areas are built around an urban core of 50,000 or more people; micropolitan areas around a core of 10,000 to 50,000. A statistical area can cross state lines, so each is listed under its primary state.
Frequently asked
How many people live in Wyoming?
Wyoming has about 576,851 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Wyoming?
The typical household in Wyoming earns about $65,304 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Wyoming expensive?
In Wyoming, the median home is worth about $228,000, and the typical rent is about $853 a month.
How educated are people in Wyoming?
About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Wyoming?
About 10.8% 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 123,263 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.
