Wyoming
589,000 people live in Wyoming. Its population grew 2.1% since 2020, the 23rd slowest of 51. The typical household earns $80,894 a year, 5% below the national median, and the median home is worth $357,300, 4% below the U.S. median.
- Population
- 589,000
- Lowest of 51
- Median household income
- $80,894
- 5% lower than the U.S. ($84,780)
- Median home value
- $357,300
- 4% lower than the U.S. ($371,100)
- Poverty rate
- 10.1%
- 1.7 points below the U.S. (11.8%)
Economy
Compare all statesMedian household income
$80,894 per year
5% lower than the U.S. ($84,780). 22nd lowest of 51.
Half of households earn more than this, half earn less. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Income per person
$47,371 per year
about the same as the U.S. ($47,171). 21st highest of 51.
Total income divided by every resident, children included. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Poverty rate
10.1%
1.7 points below the U.S. (11.8%). 17th lowest of 51.
Share of people living below the federal poverty line. 2025.
Average commute
19.6 min one way
28% lower than the U.S. (27.4 min). 4th lowest of 51.
Average travel time to work for workers 16 and older. 2025.
Housing
Compare all statesMedian home value
$357,300
4% lower than the U.S. ($371,100). 25th highest of 51.
For homes lived in by their owners. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Median rent
$1,087 per month
30% lower than the U.S. ($1,557). 7th lowest of 51.
Gross rent: contract rent plus utilities. 2025, in 2025 dollars.
Homeownership rate
69.8%
4.5 points above the U.S. (65.3%). 14th highest of 51.
Share of occupied homes lived in by their owners. 2025.
People
Compare all statesPopulation
588,753
0.17% of the U.S. total. Lowest of 51.
Estimated number of residents. July 1, 2025.
Population change since 2020
+2.1%
1.0 point below the U.S. (+3.1%). 23rd lowest of 51.
Growth since the 2020 census. April 2020 to July 2025.
Under 18
21.6%
0.5 points above the U.S. (21.1%). 19th highest of 51.
Share of residents younger than 18. Latest available.
65 and older
20.7%
1.8 points above the U.S. (18.9%). 15th highest of 51.
Share of residents 65 or older. Latest available.
Born abroad
3.6%
11.1 points below the U.S. (14.7%). 4th lowest of 51.
Share of residents born outside the United States. 2025.
Race and ethnicity
White largest group
White residents are the largest group in Wyoming, at 81.2%. Nationwide they are 56.1%.
White, Black, Asian and Other exclude Hispanics, who can be of any race. Other covers all remaining non-Hispanic residents, such as American Indian, Alaska Native, Pacific Islander and multiracial people. July 1, 2025.
- White 81.2% U.S. 56.1%
- Black 0.9% U.S. 12.3%
- Asian 1.1% U.S. 6.6%
- Other 5.3% U.S. 4.5%
- Hispanic 11.5% U.S. 20.5%
Education
Compare all statesBachelor's degree or higher
33.7%
3.7 points below the U.S. (37.4%). 18th lowest of 51.
Share of adults 25 and older. 2025.
Health
Compare all statesWithout health insurance
12.1%
1.9 points above the U.S. (10.2%). 13th highest of 51.
Share of people under 65 with no health coverage. 2025.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 2020–2024, Population Estimates Vintage 2025, QuickFacts, county population estimates by race and Hispanic origin CC-EST2025). How we use this data.