State
Wyoming
Wyoming. Wyoming had 588,753 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than the United States (+3.1%). 205 places (99 incorporated and 106 census-designated) in 23 counties; 97,089 square miles of land.
Residents, 2025 estimate
588,753
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 576,851
Median household income
$76,176
±$1,168 (90% margin)
Median home value
$309,700
±$3,824 (90% margin)
Median gross rent
$992
±$17 (90% margin)
How many people live in Wyoming?
The 2020 Census counted 576,851 residents in Wyoming. The Census Bureau estimates 588,753 for July 1, 2025, up 2.1% since 2020, slower than the United States (+3.1%). 78.4% of residents live in an incorporated place or a census-designated place; the rest live outside any place.
Wyoming is the 50th-most populous of the 50 states by the July 2025 estimates (every state ranked).
| Measure | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 582,397 | +1,373 |
| Households | 243,318 ±1,490 | +13,217 |
| Average household size | 2.34 ±0.01 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 277,141 ±187 | no clear change |
Wyoming's population since 2000
From 493,782 in 2000 to 588,753 in 2025: up 19.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025; 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What are the largest cities in Wyoming?
Cheyenne is Wyoming's largest place with 66,507 residents in 2025, followed by Casper (58,771 residents in 2025) and Gillette (34,024 residents in 2025).
| Place | Residents | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 66,507 | $78,839 |
| Casper | 58,771 | $70,218 |
| Gillette | 34,024 | $81,316 |
| Laramie | 32,284 | $55,613 |
| Rock Springs | 22,936 | $69,168 |
| Sheridan | 20,015 | $62,867 |
| Evanston | 11,705 | $76,516 |
| Green River | 11,450 | $84,747 |
| Riverton | 10,910 | $55,208 |
| Jackson | 10,720 | $118,991 |
| Cody | 10,377 | $72,570 |
| Rawlins | 7,745 | $64,773 |
| Lander | 7,379 | $74,813 |
| Powell | 6,574 | $63,523 |
| Douglas | 6,469 | $83,147 |
| Torrington | 6,205 | $47,902 |
| Ranchettes | 5,949 | $121,445 |
| Buffalo | 4,733 | $62,629 |
| Worland | 4,730 | $63,357 |
| Mills | 4,634 | $50,656 |
| South Greeley | 4,631 | $56,844 |
| Fox Farm-College | 4,019 | $48,516 |
| Wheatland | 3,516 | $58,750 |
| Newcastle | 3,349 | $82,734 |
| Bar Nunn | 3,012 | $98,804 |
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025); American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Census population estimates
What counties are in Wyoming?
Wyoming has 23 counties. Laramie County is the largest with 102,938 residents in 2025; Niobrara County is the smallest with 2,341.
Source: PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025), U.S. Census Bureau · Census population estimates
Who lives in Wyoming?
The median resident of Wyoming is 39.1 years old; 22.5% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.7%. 3.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 ±0.2 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 22.5% ±0.1 pts | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.7% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.4% ±0.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.1 pts | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.1 pts | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.1 pts | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.5% ±0.2 pts | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8% ±0.3 pts | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.0% ±0.3 pts | – |
| With a disability | 14.1% ±0.4 pts | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.3% ±0.5 pts | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2% ±0.3 pts | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.6% ±0.7 pts | +3.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.5% ±0.4 pts | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.7% ±0.4 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Wyoming earn?
Half of Wyoming's 243,318 households earn less than $76,176 a year (±$1,168). In 2015-2019 the median was $78,825 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $2,649 after inflation. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,176 ±$1,168 | −$2,649 |
| Mean household income | $100,641 ±$2,126 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,668 ±$841 | +$1,605 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.5% ±0.6 pts | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.7% ±1.3 pts | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2% ±0.4 pts | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.4% ±0.5 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Wyoming?
Owners occupy 71.8% of Wyoming's occupied homes and renters 28.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $309,700 by its owner (±$3,824). The median renter pays $992 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $309,700 ±$3,824 | +$38,332 |
| Median gross rent | $992 ±$17 | −$60 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8% ±1.6 pts | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,754 ±$23 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.8% ±0.6 pts | +1.4 pts |
| Housing units | 277,141 ±187 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.0% ±0.9 pts | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.8% ±0.6 pts | – |
| Mobile homes | 11.5% ±0.4 pts | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8% ±0.5 pts | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Wyoming building?
Builders took permits for 2,238 new housing units in Wyoming in 2025 (1,732 single-family), 3.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files summed by state, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Wyoming get to work?
74.8% of Wyoming's workers drive alone and 9.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.1% ±0.5 pts | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% ±0.3 pts | −0.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 74.8% ±0.7 pts | – |
| Carpooled | 9.4% ±0.5 pts | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Walked | 3.6% ±0.2 pts | – |
| Worked from home | 9.4% ±0.5 pts | +4.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.8 min ±0.4 | +0.9 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
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