Wyoming

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Wyoming Overview

Jul 10, 1890
INCORPORATED
97,812
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
97,088
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
724
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
6,700
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
13,804
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
3,099
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
6.0
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
82001
LARGEST ZIP CODE
Cheyenne
LARGEST CITY
Laramie County
LARGEST COUNTY
577,929
TOTAL POPULATION
295,835
MALE POPULATION
282,094
FEMALE POPULATION
104.87
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.36
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$39,547
PER CAPITA INCOME
$92,028
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$72,495
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
40.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,562
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
302,639
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Wyoming Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Wyoming

The largest zip codes in Wyoming by population are 82001 (38,043), 82009 (34,835), 82901 (27,713), 82604 (27,492), and 82601 (26,973).
38,043 (6.58%)
34,835 (6.03%)
27,713 (4.80%)
27,492 (4.76%)
26,973 (4.67%)
25,665 (4.44%)
25,413 (4.40%)
21,755 (3.76%)
19,598 (3.39%)
18,898 (3.27%)
18,567 (3.21%)
18,167 (3.14%)
17,721 (3.07%)
16,835 (2.91%)
15,932 (2.76%)
14,804 (2.56%)
13,248 (2.29%)
12,398 (2.15%)
12,316 (2.13%)
9,752 (1.69%)
9,555 (1.65%)
8,349 (1.44%)
7,517 (1.30%)
6,942 (1.20%)
6,597 (1.14%)
5,383 (0.93%)
5,172 (0.89%)
4,773 (0.83%)
4,546 (0.79%)
4,107 (0.71%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Wyoming

The largest cities in Wyoming by population are Cheyenne (64,795), Casper (58,631), Gillette (33,158), Laramie (31,735), and Rock Springs (23,361).
64,795 (11.21%)
58,631 (10.15%)
33,158 (5.74%)
31,735 (5.49%)
23,361 (4.04%)
18,807 (3.25%)
11,801 (2.04%)
11,772 (2.04%)
10,748 (1.86%)
10,733 (1.86%)
11.Cody
10,081 (1.74%)
8,287 (1.43%)
7,561 (1.31%)
6,460 (1.12%)
6,356 (1.10%)
6,161 (1.07%)
5,731 (0.99%)
4,812 (0.83%)
4,475 (0.77%)
4,226 (0.73%)
4,218 (0.73%)
3,787 (0.66%)
3,575 (0.62%)
3,380 (0.58%)
2,945 (0.51%)
2,863 (0.50%)
2,836 (0.49%)
2,755 (0.48%)
2,722 (0.47%)
2,640 (0.46%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Wyoming

The largest counties in Wyoming by population are Laramie County (100,316), Natrona County (79,506), Campbell County (46,857), Sweetwater County (42,079), and Fremont County (39,402).
100,316 (17.36%)
79,506 (13.76%)
46,857 (8.11%)
42,079 (7.28%)
39,402 (6.82%)
37,525 (6.49%)
31,176 (5.39%)
29,878 (5.17%)
23,346 (4.04%)
20,546 (3.56%)
19,794 (3.42%)
14,609 (2.53%)
13,729 (2.38%)
12,592 (2.18%)
11,690 (2.02%)
8,801 (1.52%)
8,618 (1.49%)
8,536 (1.48%)
7,725 (1.34%)
7,258 (1.26%)
6,870 (1.19%)
4,616 (0.80%)
2,460 (0.43%)
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Race in Wyoming

The most populous races in Wyoming are White / Caucasian (504,798 | 87.4%), Hispanic or Latino (60,518 | 10.5%), and Two or more Races (34,024 | 5.9%).
Race in Wyoming
Race# Population% Population
Asian4,7170.8%
Black / African American4,8910.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific6360.1%
Hispanic or Latino60,51810.5%
Native / Alaskan12,3592.1%
White / Caucasian504,79887.4%
Two or more Races34,0245.9%
Some other Race16,5042.9%
Total577,929100.0%

Ancestry in Wyoming

The most populous ancestries reported in Wyoming are German (128,193 | 22.2%), English (82,231 | 14.2%), Irish (66,678 | 11.5%), Mexican (45,790 | 7.9%), and American (27,538 | 4.8%), together accounting for 60.6% of all Wyoming residents.
Ancestry in Wyoming
Ancestry# Population% Population
African4670.1%
Alaska Native150.0%
Alaskan Athabascan80.0%
Albanian600.0%
Aleut110.0%
American27,5384.8%
Apache8540.2%
Arab5600.1%
Arapaho4,9170.9%
Argentinean680.0%
Armenian1230.0%
Australian1240.0%
Austrian1,5630.3%
Bahamian210.0%
Bangladeshi70.0%
Barbadian420.0%
Basque6760.1%
Belgian1,5120.3%
Belizean730.0%
Bhutanese1,6630.3%
Blackfeet2980.1%
Bolivian370.0%
Brazilian180.0%
British4,5530.8%
Bulgarian210.0%
Burmese9130.2%
Cajun1230.0%
Canadian1,4360.3%
Celtic1240.0%
Central American1,0100.2%
Central American Indian2880.1%
Cherokee1,8890.3%
Cheyenne3830.1%
Chickasaw360.0%
Chilean1490.0%
Chinese550.0%
Chippewa4450.1%
Choctaw4230.1%
Colombian5790.1%
Colville110.0%
Comanche480.0%
Costa Rican280.0%
Cree1300.0%
Creek1650.0%
Croatian6290.1%
Crow2820.1%
Cuban3420.1%
Czech3,0910.5%
Czechoslovakian4810.1%
Danish7,6821.3%
Dominican520.0%
Dutch9,4051.6%
Dutch West Indian70.0%
Eastern European1,1870.2%
Ecuadorian490.0%
Egyptian490.0%
English82,23114.2%
Estonian690.0%
Ethiopian230.0%
European14,9362.6%
Filipino800.0%
Finnish2,0390.4%
French13,7912.4%
French American Indian430.0%
French Canadian2,7240.5%
German128,19322.2%
German Russian740.0%
Ghanaian620.0%
Greek1,7520.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro1800.0%
Guatemalan5330.1%
Haitian150.0%
Honduran410.0%
Hopi520.0%
Hungarian1,3880.2%
Icelander2200.0%
Indian (Asian)1,8000.3%
Indonesian100.0%
Inupiat320.0%
Iranian880.0%
Irish66,67811.5%
Iroquois740.0%
Israeli210.0%
Italian17,8603.1%
Jamaican980.0%
Japanese130.0%
Jordanian150.0%
Kenyan1480.0%
Korean2,2220.4%
Laotian310.0%
Latvian2580.0%
Lebanese1300.0%
Liberian820.0%
Lithuanian7970.1%
Luxembourger160.0%
Macedonian50.0%
Malaysian80.0%
Maltese110.0%
Mexican45,7907.9%
Mexican American Indian6310.1%
Mongolian830.0%
Moroccan400.0%
Native Hawaiian7290.1%
Navajo8680.2%
New Zealander290.0%
Nicaraguan720.0%
Nigerian2340.0%
Northern European1,6220.3%
Norwegian20,7843.6%
Osage1480.0%
Ottawa330.0%
Paiute110.0%
Pakistani3220.1%
Palestinian10.0%
Panamanian1980.0%
Pennsylvania German2830.1%
Peruvian3740.1%
Pima360.0%
Polish9,5541.7%
Portuguese1,3980.2%
Potawatomi450.0%
Pueblo1200.0%
Puerto Rican1,5490.3%
Romanian3880.1%
Russian3,7090.6%
Salvadoran1380.0%
Samoan2090.0%
Scandinavian6,4661.1%
Scotch-Irish7,5651.3%
Scottish18,4793.2%
Seminole250.0%
Senegalese560.0%
Serbian2440.0%
Shoshone3,5420.6%
Sioux1,8890.3%
Slavic6630.1%
Slovak3940.1%
Slovene4040.1%
Somali260.0%
South African390.0%
South American1,7300.3%
South American Indian60.0%
Spaniard2,3040.4%
Spanish3,4460.6%
Spanish American2950.1%
Sri Lankan4030.1%
Subsaharan African1,1910.2%
Sudanese30.0%
Swedish15,0492.6%
Swiss2,4530.4%
Syrian190.0%
Thai9500.2%
Tlingit-Haida630.0%
Tohono O'Odham120.0%
Tongan540.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian110.0%
Turkish1160.0%
Ugandan360.0%
Ukrainian1,1610.2%
Ute960.0%
Venezuelan4030.1%
Vietnamese400.0%
Welsh6,3121.1%
West Indian120.0%
Yakama130.0%
Yaqui180.0%
Yugoslavian8730.2%
Yuman150.0%
Yup'ik110.0%
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Immigrants in Wyoming

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Wyoming came from Latin America (10,306 | 1.8%), Central America (9,029 | 1.6%), Mexico (8,470 | 1.5%), Europe (3,813 | 0.7%), and Asia (3,582 | 0.6%), together accounting for 6.1% of all Wyoming residents.
Immigrants in Wyoming
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa6840.1%
Albania460.0%
Argentina660.0%
Asia3,5820.6%
Australia1460.0%
Austria1070.0%
Azores70.0%
Bahamas210.0%
Bangladesh660.0%
Belgium300.0%
Bolivia30.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina60.0%
Brazil260.0%
Bulgaria320.0%
Cambodia70.0%
Canada1,1390.2%
Caribbean1280.0%
Central America9,0291.6%
Chile1030.0%
China9720.2%
Colombia2840.1%
Costa Rica320.0%
Croatia350.0%
Cuba710.0%
Czechoslovakia240.0%
Denmark430.0%
Dominican Republic50.0%
Eastern Africa2420.0%
Eastern Asia1,4280.3%
Eastern Europe1,3580.2%
Ecuador330.0%
Egypt520.0%
El Salvador1050.0%
England5140.1%
Ethiopia30.0%
Europe3,8130.7%
Fiji90.0%
France1320.0%
Germany6960.1%
Ghana440.0%
Greece420.0%
Guatemala3230.1%
Haiti100.0%
Honduras220.0%
Hong Kong440.0%
Hungary160.0%
India4310.1%
Indonesia520.0%
Iran1310.0%
Ireland790.0%
Italy1080.0%
Jamaica190.0%
Japan1660.0%
Jordan150.0%
Kenya610.0%
Korea2900.1%
Latin America10,3061.8%
Malaysia160.0%
Mexico8,4701.5%
Moldova20.0%
Morocco210.0%
Nepal960.0%
Netherlands610.0%
Nicaragua260.0%
Nigeria1320.0%
Northern Africa1120.0%
Northern Europe1,0450.2%
Norway120.0%
Oceania2320.0%
Pakistan250.0%
Panama510.0%
Peru3310.1%
Philippines7120.1%
Poland1410.0%
Portugal150.0%
Romania1760.0%
Russia3780.1%
Saudi Arabia250.0%
Scotland410.0%
Senegal260.0%
Serbia200.0%
Somalia260.0%
South Africa850.0%
South America1,1490.2%
South Central Asia8390.2%
South Eastern Asia1,1920.2%
Southern Europe2840.1%
Spain1190.0%
Sri Lanka890.0%
Sudan70.0%
Sweden630.0%
Switzerland1000.0%
Taiwan840.0%
Thailand1560.0%
Trinidad and Tobago20.0%
Turkey720.0%
Uganda1140.0%
Ukraine3900.1%
Venezuela3030.1%
Vietnam2020.0%
Western Africa2120.0%
Western Asia1230.0%
Western Europe1,1260.2%
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Sex and Age in Wyoming

Sex and Age in Wyoming

The most populous age groups in Wyoming are 35 to 39 Years (20,555 | 7.0%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (19,669 | 7.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Wyoming
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years16,772 (5.7%)16,017 (5.7%)
5 to 9 Years19,419 (6.6%)17,570 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years19,708 (6.7%)19,669 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years20,383 (6.9%)18,198 (6.5%)
20 to 24 Years20,096 (6.8%)18,295 (6.5%)
25 to 29 Years19,049 (6.4%)17,059 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years19,805 (6.7%)18,084 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years20,555 (7.0%)19,381 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years18,908 (6.4%)17,045 (6.0%)
45 to 49 Years16,847 (5.7%)15,751 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years17,207 (5.8%)15,392 (5.5%)
55 to 59 Years18,412 (6.2%)18,267 (6.5%)
60 to 64 Years19,718 (6.7%)19,431 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years17,973 (6.1%)18,072 (6.4%)
70 to 74 Years13,944 (4.7%)12,824 (4.5%)
75 to 79 Years8,382 (2.8%)9,395 (3.3%)
80 to 84 Years4,916 (1.7%)5,636 (2.0%)
85 Years and over3,741 (1.3%)6,008 (2.1%)
Total295,835 (100.0%)282,094 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Wyoming

Median Family Size in Wyoming

The median family size in Wyoming is 3.02 persons per family, with married-couple families (118,766 | 80.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.05 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (10,467 | 7.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.70 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Wyoming
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple118,766 (80.5%)3.05
Single Male/Father10,467 (7.1%)2.70
Single Female/Mother18,247 (12.4%)3.00
Total Families147,480 (100.0%)3.02

Median Household Size in Wyoming

The median household size in Wyoming is 2.41 persons per household, with single female/mother households (18,247 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (86,676 | 37.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.24 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Wyoming
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple118,766 (50.7%)3.07
Single Male/Father10,467 (4.5%)3.06
Single Female/Mother18,247 (7.8%)3.32
Non-family86,676 (37.0%)1.24
Total Households234,156 (100.0%)2.41

Household Size by Marriage Status in Wyoming

Out of a total of 234,156 households in Wyoming, 147,480 (63.0%) are family households, while 86,676 (37.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 72,882, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 70,996.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Wyoming
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-70,996 (30.3%)
2-Person Households72,882 (31.1%)12,563 (5.4%)
3-Person Households29,938 (12.8%)2,221 (0.9%)
4-Person Households25,218 (10.8%)707 (0.3%)
5-Person Households12,397 (5.3%)131 (0.1%)
6-Person Households4,353 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households2,692 (1.1%)58 (0.0%)
Total147,480 (63.0%)86,676 (37.0%)

Female Fertility in Wyoming

Fertility by Age in Wyoming

Average fertility rate in Wyoming is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 112.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Wyoming
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years445 (5.6%)24.0
20 to 34 years5,995 (75.4%)112.0
35 to 50 years1,515 (19.0%)27.0
Total7,955 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wyoming

73.5% of women with births (7,955) in Wyoming are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 94.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 16.6% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Wyoming
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years26 (5.8%)419 (94.2%)
20 to 34 years4,550 (75.9%)1,445 (24.1%)
35 to 50 years1,264 (83.4%)251 (16.6%)
Total5,847 (73.5%)2,108 (26.5%)

Fertility by Education in Wyoming

Average fertility rate in Wyoming is 62.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 80.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 31.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Wyoming
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School789 (9.9%)43.0
High School Diploma2,185 (27.5%)80.0
College or Associate's Degree2,476 (31.1%)52.0
Bachelor's Degree1,762 (22.2%)77.0
Graduate Degree743 (9.3%)67.0
Total7,955 (100.0%)62.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wyoming

26.5% of women with births in Wyoming are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 92.7% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 51.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Wyoming
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School386 (48.9%)403 (51.1%)
High School Diploma1,328 (60.8%)857 (39.2%)
College or Associate's Degree1,864 (75.3%)612 (24.7%)
Bachelor's Degree1,633 (92.7%)129 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree630 (84.8%)113 (15.2%)
Total5,847 (73.5%)2,108 (26.5%)

Income in Wyoming

Income Overview in Wyoming

Per Capita Income in Wyoming is $39,547, while median incomes of families and households are $92,028 and $72,495 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income577,929$39,547
Median Family Income147,480$92,028
Mean Family Income147,480$113,271
Median Household Income234,156$72,495
Mean Household Income234,156$94,901
Income Deficit147,480$10,562
Wage / Income Gap (%)577,92940.56%
Wage / Income Gap ($)577,92959.44¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index577,9290.45

Earnings by Sex in Wyoming

Average Earnings in Wyoming are $39,717, $51,640 for men and $30,693 for women, a difference of 40.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Wyoming
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male177,334 (54.8%)$51,640
Female146,127 (45.2%)$30,693
Total323,461 (100.0%)$39,717

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wyoming

The most common earnings brackets in Wyoming are $100,000+ for men (30,759 | 17.3%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (11,142 | 7.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Wyoming
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less7,609 (4.3%)9,748 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9995,050 (2.9%)8,796 (6.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4995,422 (3.1%)6,449 (4.4%)
$7,500 to $9,9994,117 (2.3%)4,970 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $12,4994,694 (2.6%)5,816 (4.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9994,495 (2.5%)5,432 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4994,093 (2.3%)4,448 (3.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9993,661 (2.1%)4,674 (3.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4993,779 (2.1%)5,154 (3.5%)
$22,500 to $24,9995,136 (2.9%)5,279 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,9997,851 (4.4%)11,142 (7.6%)
$30,000 to $34,9997,442 (4.2%)10,077 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,9998,207 (4.6%)9,053 (6.2%)
$40,000 to $44,9997,216 (4.1%)7,842 (5.4%)
$45,000 to $49,9997,454 (4.2%)6,218 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,9997,803 (4.4%)6,127 (4.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99915,640 (8.8%)10,351 (7.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99914,492 (8.2%)6,661 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99922,414 (12.6%)10,252 (7.0%)
$100,000+30,759 (17.3%)7,638 (5.2%)
Total177,334 (100.0%)146,127 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wyoming

Average earnings in Wyoming are $59,232 for men and $36,045 for women, a difference of 39.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $79,447, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $43,362. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $65,517, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,038.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Wyoming
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$43,362$20,038
High School Diploma$52,968$27,927
College or Associate's Degree$58,603$33,374
Bachelor's Degree$68,745$47,285
Graduate Degree$79,447$65,517
Total$59,232$36,045

Family Income in Wyoming

Family Income Brackets in Wyoming

According to the Wyoming family income data, there are 35,100 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.8% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 2,212 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Wyoming
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,8342.6%
$10,000 to $14,9992,2121.5%
$15,000 to $24,9995,6043.8%
$25,000 to $34,9997,3745.0%
$35,000 to $49,99912,9788.8%
$50,000 to $74,99925,66217.4%
$75,000 to $99,99923,30215.8%
$100,000 to $149,99935,10023.8%
$150,000 to $199,99917,25511.7%
$200,000+14,0119.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wyoming

4-person families (23,493 | 15.9%) account for the highest median family income in Wyoming with $111,736 per family, while 2-person families (76,948 | 52.2%) have the highest median income of $41,170 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Wyoming
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families76,948 (52.2%)$82,341
3-Person Families29,553 (20.0%)$96,243
4-Person Families23,493 (15.9%)$111,736
5-Person Families11,158 (7.6%)$106,250
6-Person Families3,903 (2.6%)$106,816
7+ Person Families2,425 (1.6%)$100,767
Total147,480 (100.0%)$92,028

Family Income by Number of Earners in Wyoming

The median family income in Wyoming is $92,028, with families comprising 3+ earners (14,376) having the highest median family income of $139,549, while families with no earners (21,003) have the lowest median family income of $58,203, accounting for 9.8% and 14.2% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Wyoming
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners21,003 (14.2%)$58,203
1 Earner44,489 (30.2%)$65,723
2 Earners67,612 (45.8%)$110,308
3+ Earners14,376 (9.8%)$139,549
Total147,480 (100.0%)$92,028

Household Income in Wyoming

Household Income Brackets in Wyoming

With 43,787 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Wyoming, accounting for 18.7% of all households. In contrast, only 8,195 households (3.5%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Wyoming
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010,7714.6%
$10,000 to $14,9998,1953.5%
$15,000 to $24,99917,0937.3%
$25,000 to $34,99918,0307.7%
$35,000 to $49,99924,82110.6%
$50,000 to $74,99941,91417.9%
$75,000 to $99,99932,54813.9%
$100,000 to $149,99943,78718.7%
$150,000 to $199,99919,9038.5%
$200,000+17,3287.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Wyoming

The median household income in Wyoming is $72,495, with the highest median household income of $87,483 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 80,827 households (34.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $36,039, with 13,267 households (5.7%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Wyoming
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years13,267 (5.7%)$36,039
25 to 44 Years75,558 (32.3%)$84,104
45 to 64 Years80,827 (34.5%)$87,483
65+ Years64,504 (27.6%)$54,944
Total234,156 (100.0%)$72,495

Poverty in Wyoming

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wyoming

With 9.4% poverty level for males and 11.9% for females among the residents of Wyoming, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4,522 males (17.7%) and 6,794 females (29.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Wyoming
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,620 (16.0%)2,545 (16.3%)
5 Years619 (16.9%)628 (19.0%)
6 to 11 Years2,729 (12.0%)2,377 (11.0%)
12 to 14 Years1,218 (10.1%)1,304 (11.4%)
15 Years383 (10.0%)503 (11.9%)
16 and 17 Years734 (9.1%)637 (9.3%)
18 to 24 Years4,522 (17.7%)6,794 (29.6%)
25 to 34 Years3,702 (9.8%)4,342 (12.4%)
35 to 44 Years2,310 (6.0%)3,265 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,033 (6.0%)2,620 (8.4%)
55 to 64 Years3,187 (8.5%)3,478 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,049 (6.5%)2,324 (7.6%)
75 Years and over1,057 (6.5%)2,154 (10.9%)
Total27,163 (9.4%)32,971 (11.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wyoming

According to the poverty statistics in Wyoming, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.0% of males and 92.4% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Wyoming
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13,766 (84.0%)13,119 (83.8%)
5 Years3,034 (83.1%)2,672 (81.0%)
6 to 11 Years19,915 (87.9%)19,273 (89.0%)
12 to 14 Years10,898 (89.9%)10,119 (88.6%)
15 Years3,441 (90.0%)3,734 (88.1%)
16 and 17 Years7,301 (90.9%)6,196 (90.7%)
18 to 24 Years21,006 (82.3%)16,149 (70.4%)
25 to 34 Years34,129 (90.2%)30,527 (87.5%)
35 to 44 Years36,290 (94.0%)32,992 (91.0%)
45 to 54 Years31,604 (94.0%)28,432 (91.6%)
55 to 64 Years34,547 (91.5%)34,080 (90.7%)
65 to 74 Years29,509 (93.5%)28,270 (92.4%)
75 Years and over15,337 (93.5%)17,631 (89.1%)
Total260,777 (90.6%)243,194 (88.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wyoming

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Wyoming show that 3.6% or 4,246 of the total 118,766 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 13.8%, comprising of 225 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.8%, which includes 1,993 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Wyoming
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children69,036 (97.2%)1,993 (2.8%)
1 or 2 Children33,810 (96.8%)1,104 (3.2%)
3 or 4 Children10,270 (91.7%)924 (8.3%)
5 or more Children1,404 (86.2%)225 (13.8%)
Total114,520 (96.4%)4,246 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wyoming

According to the poverty data in Wyoming, 13.4% or 1,407 single-father households and 24.1% or 4,402 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 23 households (53.5%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 794 households (49.2%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Wyoming
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children335 (7.8%)396 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children888 (16.0%)3,199 (29.2%)
3 or 4 Children161 (28.5%)794 (49.2%)
5 or more Children23 (53.5%)13 (10.7%)
Total1,407 (13.4%)4,402 (24.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wyoming

The poverty data for Wyoming shows that 4,246 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 5,809 of the single-parent households (20.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 225 households (13.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 955 household (43.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Wyoming
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,993 (2.8%)731 (7.4%)
1 or 2 Children1,104 (3.2%)4,087 (24.8%)
3 or 4 Children924 (8.3%)955 (43.9%)
5 or more Children225 (13.8%)36 (22.0%)
Total4,246 (3.6%)5,809 (20.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Wyoming

Employment by Class of Employer in Wyoming

Among the 284,555 employed individuals in Wyoming, private company employees (168,317 | 59.2%), local government employees (29,773 | 10.5%), and not-for-profit organizations (19,520 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Wyoming
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees168,31759.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)13,9144.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)19,1106.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations19,5206.9%
Local Government Employees29,77310.5%
State Government Employees19,5106.9%
Federal Government Employees13,3444.7%
Unpaid Family Workers1,0670.4%
Total284,555100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Wyoming

According to the labor force statistics for Wyoming, out of the total population over 16 years of age (460,637), 65.7% or 302,639 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 11,500 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 87.0% or 66,023 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 13.2% or 1,997 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Wyoming
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years15,131 (49.7%)1,997 (13.2%)
20 to 24 Years31,135 (81.1%)2,117 (6.8%)
25 to 29 Years30,186 (83.6%)1,057 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years32,660 (86.2%)1,078 (3.3%)
35 to 44 Years66,023 (87.0%)1,717 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years54,700 (83.9%)1,641 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years28,353 (77.3%)595 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years23,489 (60.0%)893 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years17,839 (28.4%)428 (2.4%)
75 Years and over3,313 (8.7%)89 (2.7%)
Total302,639 (65.7%)11,500 (3.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wyoming

According to labor force statistics for Wyoming, 80.9% of individuals (235,347) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (290,911) are in the labor force, with 3.0% or 7,060 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.8% or 73,089 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 8.3% or 949 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Wyoming
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11,435 (66.5%)1,427 (8.3%)
High School Diploma61,483 (78.1%)3,149 (4.0%)
College / Associate Degree89,382 (81.4%)3,075 (2.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher73,089 (85.8%)1,278 (1.5%)
Total235,347 (80.9%)8,727 (3.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Wyoming

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wyoming are Management (34,713 | 12.1%), Community & Social Service (33,395 | 11.6%), Education Instruction & Library (21,508 | 7.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (16,996 | 5.9%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (13,621 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Wyoming

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Wyoming, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (74.4%), and Computers & Mathematics (73.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.5%), Health Technologists (73.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (69.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Wyoming
OccupationMaleFemale
Management21,102 (60.8%)13,611 (39.2%)
Business & Financial4,082 (42.8%)5,457 (57.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10,136 (74.4%)3,485 (25.6%)
Computers & Mathematics3,074 (73.9%)1,087 (26.1%)
Architecture & Engineering4,805 (86.6%)743 (13.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,257 (57.7%)1,655 (42.3%)
Community & Social Service 12,485 (37.4%)20,910 (62.6%)
Education, Arts & Media2,079 (40.9%)3,000 (59.1%)
Legal Services & Support1,431 (61.0%)917 (39.1%)
Education Instruction & Library6,477 (30.1%)15,031 (69.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment2,498 (56.0%)1,962 (44.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating4,335 (25.5%)12,661 (74.5%)
Health Technologists3,145 (26.3%)8,827 (73.7%)
Total (Category)52,140 (48.2%)56,124 (51.8%)
Total (Overall)157,015 (54.5%)130,880 (45.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Wyoming are Food Preparation & Serving (16,864 | 5.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (10,562 | 3.7%), Healthcare Support (8,551 | 3.0%), Personal Care & Service (7,917 | 2.8%), and Security & Protection (5,606 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Wyoming

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Wyoming, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (81.9%), Security & Protection (76.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (71.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (92.0%), Personal Care & Service (75.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Wyoming
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support682 (8.0%)7,869 (92.0%)
Security & Protection4,311 (76.9%)1,295 (23.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention1,849 (71.1%)751 (28.9%)
Law Enforcement2,462 (81.9%)544 (18.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving7,082 (42.0%)9,782 (58.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance5,794 (54.9%)4,768 (45.1%)
Personal Care & Service1,938 (24.5%)5,979 (75.5%)
Total (Category)19,807 (40.0%)29,693 (60.0%)
Total (Overall)157,015 (54.5%)130,880 (45.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Wyoming are Office & Administration (29,968 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (22,659 | 7.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Wyoming

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Wyoming
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related10,680 (47.1%)11,979 (52.9%)
Office & Administration5,721 (19.1%)24,247 (80.9%)
Total (Category)16,401 (31.2%)36,226 (68.8%)
Total (Overall)157,015 (54.5%)130,880 (45.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Wyoming are Construction & Extraction (24,899 | 8.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (14,507 | 5.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3,317 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Wyoming

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Wyoming
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2,679 (80.8%)638 (19.2%)
Construction & Extraction23,831 (95.7%)1,068 (4.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair14,203 (97.9%)304 (2.1%)
Total (Category)40,713 (95.3%)2,010 (4.7%)
Total (Overall)157,015 (54.5%)130,880 (45.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Wyoming are Transportation (12,982 | 4.5%), Production (12,480 | 4.3%), and Material Moving (9,319 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Wyoming

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Wyoming
OccupationMaleFemale
Production9,973 (79.9%)2,507 (20.1%)
Transportation11,069 (85.3%)1,913 (14.7%)
Material Moving6,912 (74.2%)2,407 (25.8%)
Total (Category)27,954 (80.4%)6,827 (19.6%)
Total (Overall)157,015 (54.5%)130,880 (45.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Wyoming

Employment Industries in Wyoming

The major employment industries in Wyoming include Health Care & Social Assistance (37,704 | 13.1%), Educational Services (32,757 | 11.4%), Retail Trade (31,627 | 11.0%), Construction (25,507 | 8.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (22,533 | 7.8%).
Employment Industries in Wyoming

Employment Industries by Sex in Wyoming

The Wyoming industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (90.3%), Construction (88.3%), and Utilities (87.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (79.4%), and Finance & Insurance (69.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Wyoming
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting7,291 (74.3%)2,520 (25.7%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction16,510 (90.3%)1,776 (9.7%)
Construction22,520 (88.3%)2,987 (11.7%)
Manufacturing9,489 (77.0%)2,829 (23.0%)
Wholesale Trade4,339 (80.8%)1,032 (19.2%)
Retail Trade15,986 (50.5%)15,641 (49.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing9,912 (78.0%)2,797 (22.0%)
Utilities4,308 (87.6%)608 (12.4%)
Information2,055 (46.4%)2,374 (53.6%)
Finance & Insurance2,583 (30.3%)5,951 (69.7%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1,984 (43.5%)2,580 (56.5%)
Professional & Scientific6,375 (50.9%)6,158 (49.1%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support4,161 (59.1%)2,880 (40.9%)
Educational Services12,122 (37.0%)20,635 (63.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance7,768 (20.6%)29,936 (79.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation2,922 (52.9%)2,596 (47.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services10,189 (45.2%)12,344 (54.8%)
Public Administration9,455 (52.7%)8,488 (47.3%)
Total157,015 (54.5%)130,880 (45.5%)

Education in Wyoming

School Enrollment in Wyoming

The most common levels of schooling among the 142,810 students in Wyoming are high school (30,750 | 21.5%), middle school (30,726 | 21.5%), and college / undergraduate (29,523 | 20.7%).
School Enrollment in Wyoming
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8,1665.7%
Kindergarten6,9564.9%
Elementary School29,49620.6%
Middle School30,72621.5%
High School30,75021.5%
College / Undergraduate29,52320.7%
Graduate / Professional7,1935.0%
Total142,810100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wyoming

Out of a total of 142,810 students who are enrolled in schools in Wyoming, 14,424 (10.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 128,386 (89.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 1,986 (34.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 20,768 (93.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Wyoming
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3,736 (65.3%)1,986 (34.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old31,396 (90.4%)3,320 (9.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds35,313 (91.9%)3,113 (8.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds20,768 (93.3%)1,490 (6.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10,195 (92.6%)809 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds12,715 (91.3%)1,205 (8.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds6,971 (87.4%)1,005 (12.6%)
35 Years and over7,263 (82.7%)1,525 (17.3%)
Total128,386 (89.9%)14,424 (10.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wyoming

Education (22,761 | 18.4%), business (16,646 | 13.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (14,124 | 11.4%), science & technology (13,223 | 10.7%), and arts & humanities (8,519 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 123,411 individuals in Wyoming who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Wyoming
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3,1742.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural14,12411.4%
Physical & Health Sciences5,2514.3%
Psychology5,3274.3%
Social Sciences8,4236.8%
Engineering8,4656.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies5630.5%
Science & Technology13,22310.7%
Business16,64613.5%
Education22,76118.4%
Literature & Languages3,5492.9%
Liberal Arts & History5,8384.7%
Visual & Performing Arts4,2283.4%
Communications3,3202.7%
Arts & Humanities8,5196.9%
Total123,411100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Wyoming

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wyoming

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Wyoming are males with 2 vehicles (56,781, accounting for 36.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (45,290, making up 44.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Wyoming
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2,195 (1.4%)2,033 (1.6%)
1 Vehicle22,610 (14.6%)22,593 (17.8%)
2 Vehicles56,781 (36.8%)45,290 (35.7%)
3 Vehicles39,949 (25.9%)31,994 (25.2%)
4 Vehicles19,668 (12.8%)15,624 (12.3%)
5 or more Vehicles13,087 (8.5%)9,372 (7.4%)
Total154,290 (100.0%)126,906 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Wyoming

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Wyoming are 5 to 9 minutes (62,542 commuters, 23.8%), 10 to 14 minutes (59,451 commuters, 22.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (45,052 commuters, 17.2%).
Commute Time in Wyoming
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes23,2938.9%
5 to 9 Minutes62,54223.8%
10 to 14 Minutes59,45122.6%
15 to 19 Minutes45,05217.2%
20 to 24 Minutes20,6467.9%
25 to 29 Minutes6,2852.4%
30 to 34 Minutes15,4635.9%
35 to 39 Minutes2,8381.1%
40 to 44 Minutes3,4401.3%
45 to 59 Minutes9,2483.5%
60 to 89 Minutes8,1883.1%
90 or more Minutes6,2072.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Wyoming

The most common commute times in Wyoming are 5 to 9 minutes (31,044 commuters, 21.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (31,498 commuters, 26.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Wyoming
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes12,169 (8.4%)11,124 (9.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes31,044 (21.3%)31,498 (26.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes30,972 (21.2%)28,479 (24.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes24,173 (16.6%)20,879 (17.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes11,691 (8.0%)8,955 (7.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes3,721 (2.5%)2,564 (2.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes9,593 (6.6%)5,870 (5.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes1,936 (1.3%)902 (0.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes2,522 (1.7%)918 (0.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes6,577 (4.5%)2,671 (2.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes6,395 (4.4%)1,793 (1.5%)
90 or more Minutes4,946 (3.4%)1,261 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wyoming

The most frequent times of departure to work in Wyoming are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (21,160, 14.5%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (25,159, 21.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Wyoming
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10,588 (7.3%)4,330 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM8,411 (5.8%)2,314 (2.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM11,460 (7.9%)4,980 (4.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM14,067 (9.7%)5,801 (5.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM18,409 (12.6%)10,164 (8.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM19,701 (13.5%)18,481 (15.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM21,160 (14.5%)25,159 (21.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM11,635 (8.0%)11,748 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM4,679 (3.2%)5,723 (4.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM5,810 (4.0%)8,589 (7.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2,568 (1.8%)3,378 (2.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM1,952 (1.3%)1,841 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6,446 (4.4%)7,566 (6.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM8,853 (6.1%)6,840 (5.9%)
Total145,739 (100.0%)116,914 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Wyoming

Occupancy by Ownership in Wyoming

Of the total 234,156 dwellings in Wyoming, owner-occupied units account for 168,393 (71.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 65,763 (28.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Wyoming
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units168,39371.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units65,76328.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units234,156100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Wyoming

Occupancy by Household Size in Wyoming
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household70,99630.3%
2-Person Household85,44536.5%
3-Person Household32,15913.7%
4+ Person Household45,55619.5%
Total Housing Units234,156100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wyoming

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Wyoming
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household41,720 (58.8%)29,276 (41.2%)
2-Person Household68,142 (79.7%)17,303 (20.3%)
3-Person Household22,778 (70.8%)9,381 (29.2%)
4+ Person Household35,753 (78.5%)9,803 (21.5%)
Total Housing Units168,393 (71.9%)65,763 (28.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wyoming

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Wyoming
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6,627 (57.8%)4,837 (42.2%)
High School Diploma41,018 (69.4%)18,080 (30.6%)
College/Associate Degree64,788 (70.3%)27,357 (29.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher55,960 (78.3%)15,489 (21.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wyoming

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Wyoming
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years48,86320.9%
35 to 44 Years39,96217.1%
45 to 54 Years35,66715.2%
55 to 64 Years45,16019.3%
65 to 74 Years39,71917.0%
75 to 84 Years18,4367.9%
85 Years and Over6,3492.7%
Total234,156100.0%

Housing Finances in Wyoming

Median Income by Occupancy in Wyoming

Median Income by Occupancy in Wyoming
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied168,393 (71.9%)$87,796
Renter-Occupied65,763 (28.1%)$42,082
Average234,156 (100.0%)$72,495

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wyoming

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Wyoming
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003,182 (1.9%)3,059 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,677 (1.0%)2,796 (4.3%)
$10,000 to $14,9993,562 (2.1%)4,553 (6.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9993,446 (2.1%)4,360 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,9994,160 (2.5%)5,048 (7.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99910,383 (6.2%)7,657 (11.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99914,828 (8.8%)9,899 (15.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99929,514 (17.5%)12,447 (18.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99925,787 (15.3%)6,792 (10.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99937,989 (22.6%)5,875 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more33,865 (20.1%)3,277 (5.0%)
Total168,393 (100.0%)65,763 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wyoming

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Wyoming
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30010,601 (6.3%)2,339 (3.6%)
$300 to $49927,290 (16.2%)3,827 (5.8%)
$500 to $79928,068 (16.7%)14,705 (22.4%)
$800 to $99911,748 (7.0%)13,173 (20.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49930,938 (18.4%)17,841 (27.1%)
$1,500 to $1,99929,986 (17.8%)5,526 (8.4%)
$2,000 to $2,49915,950 (9.5%)1,337 (2.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9997,135 (4.2%)642 (1.0%)
$3,000 or more6,677 (4.0%)567 (0.9%)
Total168,393 (100.0%)65,763 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Wyoming

Housing Structures in Wyoming

Housing Structures in Wyoming
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached161,51969.0%
Single Unit, Attached12,0515.1%
2 Unit Apartments4,0841.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9,8824.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6,5612.8%
10 or more Apartments13,1925.6%
Mobile Home / Other26,86711.5%
Total234,156100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wyoming

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Wyoming
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached139,662 (86.5%)21,857 (13.5%)
Single Unit, Attached7,244 (60.1%)4,807 (39.9%)
2 Unit Apartments860 (21.1%)3,224 (78.9%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments573 (5.8%)9,309 (94.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments243 (3.7%)6,318 (96.3%)
10 or more Apartments392 (3.0%)12,800 (97.0%)
Mobile Home / Other19,419 (72.3%)7,448 (27.7%)
Total168,393 (71.9%)65,763 (28.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wyoming

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Wyoming
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room461 (0.3%)2,137 (3.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms5,177 (3.1%)14,842 (22.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms44,234 (26.3%)31,060 (47.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms55,163 (32.8%)12,162 (18.5%)
8 or more Rooms63,358 (37.6%)5,562 (8.5%)
Total168,393 (100.0%)65,763 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wyoming

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Wyoming
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas107,170 (63.6%)32,629 (49.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas21,568 (12.8%)4,408 (6.7%)
Electricity27,968 (16.6%)25,747 (39.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene254 (0.2%)93 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke611 (0.4%)127 (0.2%)
All other Fuels10,355 (6.1%)2,259 (3.4%)
No Fuel Used467 (0.3%)500 (0.8%)
Total168,393 (100.0%)65,763 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Wyoming

Household Vehicle Usage in Wyoming
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,193 (1.9%)5,717 (8.7%)
1 Vehicle32,397 (19.2%)30,184 (45.9%)
2 Vehicles63,268 (37.6%)20,825 (31.7%)
3 or more Vehicles69,535 (41.3%)9,037 (13.7%)
Total168,393 (100.0%)65,763 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Wyoming

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Wyoming

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units70,70697,687
Median Property Value$244,600$283,600
Median Household Income$65,959$22,927
Monthly Housing Costs$489$6,337
Real Estate Taxes$1,446$2,265

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wyoming

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Wyoming
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0009,851 (13.9%)2,615 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9994,225 (6.0%)2,360 (2.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99930,138 (42.6%)48,838 (50.0%)
$300,000 to $499,99915,278 (21.6%)29,955 (30.7%)
$500,000 to $749,9995,913 (8.4%)8,246 (8.4%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,702 (2.4%)2,657 (2.7%)
$1,000,000 or more3,599 (5.1%)3,016 (3.1%)
Total70,706 (100.0%)97,687 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wyoming

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Wyoming
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003,205 (4.5%)1,028 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,9997,978 (11.3%)1,654 (1.7%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,946 (9.8%)3,190 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9997,906 (11.2%)3,437 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99913,883 (19.6%)6,922 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,140 (12.9%)15,631 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99910,710 (15.1%)16,647 (17.0%)
$150,000 or more10,938 (15.5%)27,279 (27.9%)
Total70,706 (100.0%)97,687 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wyoming

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Wyoming
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x20,830 (29.5%)102,866 (105.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x11,291 (16.0%)25,877 (26.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x8,386 (11.9%)26,522 (27.2%)
4.0x or more29,299 (41.4%)16,734 (17.1%)
Total70,706 (100.0%)97,687 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wyoming

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Wyoming
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80015,888 (22.5%)449 (0.5%)
$800 to $1,49918,921 (26.8%)10,048 (10.3%)
$800 to $1,49931,723 (44.9%)31,877 (32.6%)
Total70,706 (100.0%)97,687 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Wyoming

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wyoming

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wyoming
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years36,400 (91.2%)3,501 (8.8%)
6 to 18 Years91,166 (90.8%)9,261 (9.2%)
19 to 25 Years40,222 (80.3%)9,857 (19.7%)
26 to 34 Years51,374 (79.0%)13,634 (21.0%)
35 to 44 Years62,721 (84.3%)11,697 (15.7%)
45 to 54 Years55,170 (85.7%)9,203 (14.3%)
55 to 64 Years66,954 (88.9%)8,335 (11.1%)
65 to 74 Years61,784 (99.4%)368 (0.6%)
75 Years and older36,168 (100.0%)11 (0.0%)
Total501,959 (88.4%)65,867 (11.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wyoming

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Wyoming
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born36,400 (91.2%)3,501 (8.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen91,166 (90.8%)9,261 (9.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen40,222 (80.3%)9,857 (19.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wyoming

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Wyoming
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00046,250 (82.6%)9,770 (17.4%)
$25,000 to $49,99968,215 (84.3%)12,733 (15.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99979,963 (83.7%)15,552 (16.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99975,926 (87.7%)10,619 (12.3%)
$100,000 and over226,188 (93.2%)16,385 (6.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wyoming

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Wyoming
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 610,698 (26.8%)27,112 (67.9%)
6 to 18 Years21,281 (21.2%)73,407 (73.1%)
19 to 25 Years4,443 (8.9%)36,971 (73.8%)
25 to 34 Years6,889 (10.6%)46,406 (71.4%)
35 to 44 Years7,757 (10.4%)57,941 (77.9%)
45 to 54 Years6,582 (10.2%)51,317 (79.7%)
55 to 64 Years11,633 (15.4%)59,405 (78.9%)
65 to 74 Years59,717 (96.1%)35,483 (57.1%)
75 Years and over36,013 (99.5%)22,853 (63.2%)
Total165,013 (29.1%)410,895 (72.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wyoming

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Wyoming
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years158 (0.9%)103 (0.6%)
5 to 17 Years2,808 (5.5%)2,159 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years4,669 (7.3%)4,615 (7.7%)
35 to 64 Years14,929 (13.7%)13,652 (13.0%)
65 to 74 Years9,870 (31.3%)7,077 (23.1%)
75 Years and over7,938 (48.4%)8,928 (45.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Wyoming

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Wyoming: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years121 (0.7%)87 (0.5%)
5 to 17 Years627 (1.2%)578 (1.2%)
18 to 34 Years924 (1.4%)595 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years5,864 (5.4%)2,770 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years6,133 (19.4%)2,262 (7.4%)
75 Years and over5,609 (34.2%)3,775 (19.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Wyoming: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years83 (0.5%)16 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years339 (0.7%)353 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years565 (0.9%)876 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years2,476 (2.3%)2,450 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years1,059 (3.4%)919 (3.0%)
75 Years and over1,354 (8.3%)2,797 (14.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Wyoming: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years1,990 (3.9%)1,205 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years2,992 (4.7%)2,665 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years4,709 (4.3%)5,159 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years1,649 (5.2%)1,218 (4.0%)
75 Years and over1,424 (8.7%)2,220 (11.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Wyoming: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years126 (0.3%)257 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years650 (1.0%)901 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years6,070 (5.6%)7,468 (7.1%)
65 to 74 Years4,210 (13.3%)4,715 (15.4%)
75 Years and over3,271 (20.0%)5,705 (28.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Wyoming: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years244 (0.5%)389 (0.8%)
18 to 34 Years444 (0.7%)627 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,965 (1.8%)2,061 (2.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,006 (3.2%)745 (2.4%)
75 Years and over1,068 (6.5%)1,880 (9.5%)

Technology Access in Wyoming

Computing Device Access in Wyoming

Computing Device Access in Wyoming
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop188,79780.6%
Smartphone205,65387.8%
Tablet146,27662.5%
No Computing Device12,7945.5%
Total234,156100.0%

Internet Access in Wyoming

Internet Access in Wyoming
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet5490.2%
Broadband Home160,78568.7%
Cellular Data Only25,46210.9%
Satellite Internet25,59010.9%
No Internet27,10711.6%
Total234,156100.0%

Wyoming Summary

Wyoming is a state located in the western United States. It is the tenth largest state in the country, with an area of 97,814 square miles. Wyoming is bordered by Montana to the north, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Colorado to the south, and Utah and Idaho to the west. The state capital is Cheyenne, and the largest city is Cheyenne.

History

The area that is now Wyoming was first inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Arapaho, Cheyenne, Crow, Shoshone, and Sioux. The first Europeans to explore the area were French fur trappers in the late 1700s. In 1803, the United States acquired the area as part of the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1868, the Wyoming Territory was created, and in 1890, Wyoming became the 44th state in the Union. During the late 1800s, Wyoming was a major center for the cattle industry, and the state was known as the "Cowboy State."

Geography

Wyoming is located in the western United States, and is bordered by Montana to the north, South Dakota and Nebraska to the east, Colorado to the south, and Utah and Idaho to the west. The state is divided into 23 counties.
The landscape of Wyoming is varied, with mountains, plains, and deserts. The Rocky Mountains run through the western part of the state, and the Great Plains cover the eastern part. The highest point in Wyoming is Gannett Peak, which is 13,809 feet above sea level.

Economy

Wyoming's economy is largely based on the extraction of natural resources, such as oil, natural gas, coal, and uranium. The state is also a major producer of beef, and tourism is an important industry.
The state's largest employers are the University of Wyoming, the State of Wyoming, and the Federal Government. Other major industries include agriculture, manufacturing, and construction.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Wyoming had a population of 563,626. The population is largely concentrated in the cities of Cheyenne, Casper, and Laramie.
The largest ancestry groups in Wyoming are German (25.2%), English (19.2%), Irish (14.2%), and American (13.2%). The state's population is largely white (91.3%), with small percentages of Native American (2.2%), African American (1.2%), Asian (1.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%).
The median household income in Wyoming is $56,845, and the median home value is $193,400. The state's unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Wyoming is a largely rural state, with a population density of 5.8 people per square mile. The state is largely Protestant (63.2%), with small percentages of Catholic (19.2%), Mormon (3.2%), and other religions (14.4%).

Common Questions

When was Wyoming Incorporated?
Wyoming was Incorporated into the Union on Jul 10, 1890.
What is the Total Area of Wyoming?
Total Area of Wyoming is 97,812 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Wyoming?
Total Land Area of Wyoming is 97,088 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Wyoming?
Total Water Area of Wyoming is 724 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Wyoming?
Average Elevation in Wyoming is 6,700 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Wyoming?
Highest Elevation in Wyoming is 13,804 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Wyoming?
Lowest Elevation in Wyoming is 3099 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Wyoming?
Population Density in Wyoming is 6.0 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Wyoming?
Total Population of Wyoming is 577,929.
What is the Total Male Population of Wyoming?
Total Male Population of Wyoming is 295,835.
What is the Total Female Population of Wyoming?
Total Female Population of Wyoming is 282,094.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Wyoming?
There are 104.87 Males per 100 Females in Wyoming.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Wyoming?
There are 95.36 Females per 100 Males in Wyoming.
What is the Median Population Age in Wyoming?
Median Population Age in Wyoming is 38.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Wyoming
Average Family Size in Wyoming is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Wyoming
Average Household Size in Wyoming is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Wyoming?
Per Capita income in Wyoming is $39,547.
What is the Median Family Income in Wyoming?
Median Family Income in Wyoming is $92,028.
What is the Median Household income in Wyoming?
Median Household Income in Wyoming is $72,495.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Wyoming?
Income or Wage Gap in Wyoming is 40.6%.
Women in Wyoming earn 59.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Wyoming?
Family Income Deficit in Wyoming is $10,562.
Families that are below poverty line in Wyoming earn $10,562 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Wyoming?
Inequality or Gini Index in Wyoming is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Wyoming?
There are 302,639 People in the Labor Forcein in Wyoming.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Wyoming?
65.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Wyoming.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Wyoming?
Unemployment Rate in Wyoming is 3.8%.