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What is the least populated state in the US?

Wyoming is the least populated state in the United States with a population of 579,761, according to Census ACS 2023 data. Vermont and Alaska are the second and third least populated.

Context

Wyoming's low population reflects its vast, sparsely settled landscape dominated by ranching, energy extraction, and tourism (Yellowstone National Park). Despite having fewer people than many individual cities, Wyoming has the same number of US Senators (2) as California, giving its residents outsized political influence per capita.

Top 10

#51 Wyoming579,761
#50 Vermont645,254
#49 District of Columbia672,079
#48 Alaska733,971
#47 North Dakota779,361
#46 South Dakota899,194
#45 Delaware1,005,872
#44 Rhode Island1,095,371
#43 Montana1,105,072
#42 Maine1,377,400

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Wyoming is the least populated state in the United States with a population of 579,761, according to Census ACS 2023 data. Vermont and Alaska are the second and third least populated.