Wyoming

State

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    2024 Population
    582,397
    US Senator
    John Barrasso
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Cynthia Lummis
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Harriet Hageman
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.1
    0.773% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    10.5%
    1.84% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $76,176
    1.82% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $309,700
    8.63% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    273,672
    1.29% 1-year growth

    About

    6.85% of the households in Wyoming reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.1% of the residents in Wyoming are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Wyoming are University of Wyoming (3,099 degrees awarded in 2024), WyoTech (1,095 degrees), and Laramie County Community College (844 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Wyoming was $309,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.8%.

    Most people in Wyoming drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Wyoming was 2 cars per household.

    Wyoming borders Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Utah.

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    Population & Diversity

    Wyoming is home to a population of 582k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.5% of Wyoming residents were born outside of the country (20.4k people).

    In 2024, there were 22.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (474k people) in Wyoming than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.7k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 18.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Wyoming are Spanish (26,551 households), German (1,780 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (1,185 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Natrona, Carbon, Converse & Albany Counties PUMA, WY
      145,684
    2. Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY
      118,230
    3. Sweetwater, Fremont, Uinta, Sublette & Hot Springs Counties--Wind River Reservation PUMA, WY
      115,373

    In 2024 there were 582,397 residents in Wyoming.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Natrona, Carbon, Converse & Albany Counties PUMA, WY (145,684 people), Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY (118,230 people), and Sweetwater, Fremont, Uinta, Sublette & Hot Springs Counties--Wind River Reservation PUMA, WY (115,373 people).

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    284,769
    Women
    48.9%
    297,628
    Men
    51.1%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 582,397 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Wyoming.

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    Citizenship

    98.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    98%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.1% of Wyoming residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Wyoming was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Wyoming
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      474k ± 1.36k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      20.7k ± 1.34k
    3. White (Hispanic)
      18.4k ± 1.16k
    10.7%
    Hispanic Population
    62k people

    In 2024, there were 22.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (474k people) in Wyoming than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.7k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 18.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    10.7% of the people in Wyoming are hispanic (62k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Wyoming as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      7,508 ± 2,114 people
    2. Canada
      988 ± 771 people
    3. China
      831 ± 707 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,508 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 988 and China with 831.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    20.4k people
    3.48%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    20.2k people

    As of 2024, 3.5% of Wyoming residents (20.4k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Wyoming was 3.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      26,551 households (4.82%)
    2. German
      1,780 households (0.323%)
    3. Other Native Languages of North America
      1,185 households (0.215%)

    6.85% of the households in Wyoming reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Wyoming was Spanish. 4.82% of the households in Wyoming reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      14,001 ± 725
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      10,535 ± 859
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      6,746 ± 510

    Wyoming has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.33 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Wyoming.

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    Health

    88.7% of the population of Wyoming has health coverage, with 48.7% on employee plans, 8.91% on Medicaid, 14% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 2.48% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1,433 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,433 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 252 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,433 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wyoming

    Primary care physicians in Wyoming see an average of 1,433 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,433 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    11.3%
    Uninsured
    48.7%
    Employer Coverage
    8.91%
    Medicaid
    14%
    Medicare
    14.7%
    Non-Group
    2.48%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Wyoming declined by 2.58% from 11.6% to 11.3%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Wyoming changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.77 in Wyoming.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.6% in Wyoming.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 14.1% in Wyoming.

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    Economy

    The economy of Wyoming employs 274k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Wyoming were Elementary & secondary schools (22,181 people), Construction (20,819 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (14,906 people), and the highest paying industries were Nondepository credit & related activities ($150,398), Motor vehicles & motor vehicle equipment manufacturing ($141,578), and Household appliances & electrical & electronic goods merchant wholesalers ($131,185).

    Males in Wyoming have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,603. The income inequality in Wyoming (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    124,024
    Women
    45.3%
    149,648
    Men
    54.7%

    The workforce of Wyoming in 2024 was 273,672 people, with 45.3% woman, and 54.7% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Wyoming.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 273,672 people working in Wyoming. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Natrona, Carbon, Converse & Albany Counties PUMA, WY (71,379 people), Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY (56,488 people), and Sweetwater, Fremont, Uinta, Sublette & Hot Springs Counties--Wind River Reservation PUMA, WY (51,701 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Wyoming colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    274k
    2024 Value
    1.29%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.29%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wyoming grew at a rate of 1.29%, from 270k employees to 274k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Wyoming, are Other managers (7,773 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (7,575 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (6,272 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Wyoming.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    274k
    2024 Value
    1.29%
    1 Year growth
    ± 1.29%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Wyoming grew at a rate of 1.29%, from 270k employees to 274k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Wyoming, are Elementary & secondary schools (22,181 people), Construction (20,819 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (14,906 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Wyoming, though some of these residents may live in Wyoming and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $58,917
    Median earning men ± $834
    $36,935
    Median earning women ± $637

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,163), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($76,363), and Wholesale Trade ($75,357).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($55,578), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,250), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,056).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.54%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 283k people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.9%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 2,492
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 1,895
      Construction
    3. 1,342
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $1.97M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $1.39M
      Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction
    3. $1.15M
      Retail Trade

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    Domestic Trade

    Domestic Production & Consumption

    Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.
    Top Domestic Production in Dollars
    1. Coal-n.e.c.
      $7.58B
    2. Crude petroleum
      $6.19B
    3. Basic chemicals
      $3.72B

    In 2024, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $7.58B, followed by Crude petroleum ($6.19B) and Basic chemicals ($3.72B).

    The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $36.9B
    2024 Value in Wyoming
    $60.8B
    Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming
    65.1% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.9B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

    The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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    Interstate Trade

    Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.
    Most Common Trade Partners
    1. Colorado
      $4.8B
    2. Utah
      $3.42B
    3. Nebraska
      $1.98B

    In 2024, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $4.8B, followed by Utah with $3.42B and Nebraska and $1.98B.

    The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

    The most partisan county was Crook County, WY with 88.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Wyoming is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (25.8%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Chase Oliver (1.56%)
      Libertarian Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Donald J. Trump
    Popular Vote for Wyoming
    71.6% for the Republican Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Wyoming
    1. Crook County, WY
      88.1% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    2. Weston County, WY
      87.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    3. Campbell County, WY
      86% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Wyoming was Crook County, WY with 88.1% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

    The following map shows the counties in Wyoming colored by their party leaning.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Wyoming

    John Barrasso
    Senator from Wyoming1
    Assumed office on June 25, 2007
    Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.
    Cynthia Lummis
    Senator from Wyoming2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2021

    John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Wyoming

    Harriet Hageman
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Wyoming is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Wyoming have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Wyoming awarded 7,748 degrees. The student population of Wyoming in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 13,866 male students and 17,260 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Wyoming are White (5,735 and 76.2%), Hispanic or Latino (961 and 12.8%), Unknown (317 and 4.21%), and Two or More Races (253 and 3.36%).

    The largest universities in Wyoming by number of degrees awarded are University of Wyoming (3,099 and 40%), WyoTech (1,095 and 14.1%), and Laramie County Community College (844 and 10.9%).

    The most popular majors in Wyoming are Diesel Mechanics Technology (564 and 7.28%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (530 and 6.84%), and Registered Nursing (423 and 5.46%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $3,150 for in-state students and $9,450 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Wyoming, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 31,126 (44.5% men and 55.5% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 31,126 students enrolled in Wyoming, 44.5% men and 55.5% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 22,070 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. General Studies
      303 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      269 degrees awarded
    3. General Health & Wellness
      125 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Wyoming was General Studies with 303 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Wyoming according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. University of Wyoming
      3,099 degrees awarded
    2. WyoTech
      1,095 degrees awarded
    3. Laramie County Community College
      844 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wyoming with 3,099 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 3,814 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Wyoming, which is 0.969 times less than the 3,934 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,735 degrees mean that there were 5.97 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 961 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

    The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 2-year ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,650) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 0.607% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.649% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Wyoming in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (129k), Some college (116k), and Bachelors Degree (79.2k).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Wyoming was $309,700 in 2024, which is 0.931 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $285,100 to $309,700, a 8.63% increase. The homeownership rate in Wyoming is 71.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Wyoming have an average commute time of 18.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Wyoming is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wyoming. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.409%.

    Housing

    Property

    $309,700
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$3,824
    $174,619
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$3,022

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Wyoming the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    71.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    70%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 71.8% of the housing units in Wyoming were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $76,176
    Median Household Income
    ± $1,168
    243k
    Number of Households
    ± 3,709

    In 2024, the median household income of the 243k households in Wyoming grew to $76,176 from the previous year's value of $74,815.

    The following chart displays the households in Wyoming distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Wyoming
    0.437
    2023 Wage GINI in Wyoming

    In 2024, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0637% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (74.8%)
    2. Carpooled (9.44%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.38%)

    In 2024, 74.8% of workers in Wyoming drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.44%) and those who worked at home (9.38%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    18.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Wyoming have a shorter commute time (18.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.77% of the workforce in Wyoming have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Wyoming distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Wyoming have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Wyoming. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.409%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    10.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Wyoming (59.9k out of 569k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Wyoming is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 12% of the children was living in poverty in Wyoming. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.4%.

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    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 220 in Wyoming. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 4.92% per 100,000 population.

    The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

    The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Wyoming.

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