Rank #51 by Population · Updated April 2026
Wyoming Population 2026
The population of Wyoming is 579,761 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-most populous state in the United States. The median household income is $74,815, the median home value is $285,100, and the median age is 38.8.
Wyoming's population has grown 302.6% since 1910 (145,965 → 587,618).
579,761
Population
6
People / sq mi
$74,815
Median Income
38.8
Median Age
Wyoming covers 97,089 sq mi of land at a density of 6.0 people per square mile.
About Wyoming
Wyoming is a US state with a population of 579,761. It ranks #51 among US states by population. The median age is 38.8, in line with the national median. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
The median household income in Wyoming is $74,815, near the US median of $74,580. 7.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $285,100, with monthly rent averaging $968. The homeownership rate of 71.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Wyoming reflects 29.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 18.5 minutes each way.
Wyoming, #51 by population
Wyoming Population History (1910-2024)
The state of Wyoming had a population of 145,965 in 1910 and 587,618 in 2024, a 4.0× growth over 114 years. The peak was 587,618 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.04%.
587,618
Population (2024)
145,965
Population (1910)
587,618
Peak (2024)
1.04%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1910 | 145,965 |
| 1920 | 194,402 |
| 1930 | 225,565 |
| 1940 | 250,742 |
| 1950 | 290,529 |
| 1960 | 330,066 |
| 1970 | 332,416 |
| 1980 | 469,557 |
| 1990 | 453,588 |
| 2000 | 493,782 |
| 2010 | 563,626 |
| 2020 | 576,851 |
| 2020 | 577,681 |
| 2021 | 579,636 |
| 2022 | 581,978 |
| 2023 | 585,067 |
| 2024 | 587,618 |
Age Distribution
Male: 51.2% · Female: 48.8%
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.9% |
Economy & Income
$74,815
Median Household Income
$41,006
Per Capita Income
7.1%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
$97,459
Mean Household Income
61.9%
Employment Rate
Cost of Living
Wyoming's overall price level is 92.7 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 7.3% lower the US average. Adjusting for cost of living, Wyoming's median household income of $74,815 has the buying power of $80,714 in average-priced areas.
92.7
Price Level (US = 100)
$80,714
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$74,815
Nominal Median Income
Education
94.1%
High School Graduate+
29.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
Births & Fertility
6,049
Live Births (2022)
10.4
Birth Rate (per 1,000)
67.4%
Births to Married Mothers
Births by Mother's Age
Births by Mother's Race
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% |
Housing
$285,100
Median Home Value
$968
Median Rent
275,131
Total Housing Units
71.9%
Owner-Occupied
28.1%
Renter-Occupied
13.4%
Vacant
Languages Spoken at Home
93.2% of Wyoming residents age 5+ speak only English at home. The most common non-English languages spoken at home in Wyoming:
| # | Language | Speakers | % of pop. 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish | 8,515 | 1.55% |
| 2 | Chinese (incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) | 373 | 0.07% |
| 3 | Vietnamese | 280 | 0.05% |
| 4 | Tagalog (incl. Filipino) | 126 | 0.02% |
| 5 | German | 117 | 0.02% |
| 6 | French (incl. Cajun) | 113 | 0.02% |
| 7 | Greek | 109 | 0.02% |
| 8 | Japanese | 99 | 0.02% |
| 9 | Italian | 84 | 0.02% |
| 10 | Thai, Lao, or other Tai-Kadai | 81 | 0.01% |
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
3.4%
Carpool
8.5%
Work From Home
18.5 min
Avg Commute
Largest Cities in Wyoming
Counties in Wyoming
| # | County | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laramie County | 100,661 | $77,884 |
| 2 | Natrona County | 79,735 | $71,247 |
| 3 | Campbell County | 47,018 | $95,253 |
| 4 | Sweetwater County | 41,786 | $76,464 |
| 5 | Fremont County | 39,472 | $64,646 |
| 6 | Albany County | 37,713 | $59,881 |
| 7 | Sheridan County | 31,585 | $70,855 |
| 8 | Park County | 30,109 | $70,533 |
| 9 | Teton County | 23,358 | $112,681 |
| 10 | Uinta County | 20,605 | $82,672 |
| 11 | Lincoln County | 20,158 | $86,092 |
| 12 | Carbon County | 14,549 | $66,721 |
| 13 | Converse County | 13,759 | $79,164 |
| 14 | Goshen County | 12,587 | $64,882 |
| 15 | Big Horn County | 11,737 | $60,547 |
| 16 | Sublette County | 8,806 | $82,791 |
| 17 | Platte County | 8,606 | $66,299 |
| 18 | Johnson County | 8,602 | $63,905 |
| 19 | Washakie County | 7,708 | $62,648 |
| 20 | Crook County | 7,339 | $71,209 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Wyoming has a population of 579,761 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-most populous state in the United States.
Wyoming is gaining population, with a +302.6% change over the available historical Census record. Wyoming's population has grown 302.6% since 1910 (145,965 → 587,618).
The median household income in Wyoming is $74,815, with a per capita income of $41,006. 7.1% of the population lives below the federal poverty level.
86.0% of Wyoming's population identifies as White (Census ACS 2023). 0.9% is Black or African American, 0.1% is Asian, and 3.9% is Hispanic or Latino (any race, counted separately under Census methodology).
Wyoming is 86.0% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.1% Asian, and 3.9% Hispanic or Latino (any race). Hispanic/Latino is counted as an ethnicity separate from race under Census methodology, so totals may exceed 100% in some breakdowns.
The median age in Wyoming is 38.8 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
Wyoming's population has grown 302.6% since 1910 (145,965 → 587,618).
Across recent Census Population Estimates, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Illinois have shown the largest sustained population declines. Wyoming's own trend is gaining. National state-by-state rankings are published annually by the Census Population Estimates Program.
Demographic data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates. Birth statistics from the CDC National Vital Statistics System via Data Commons. California does not report marital status on birth certificates. Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.