Wyoming Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Wyoming, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Wyoming. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Wyoming. The estimated population of Wyoming is 576,641 people, with a median age of 38.2.

We can look at the total population in Wyoming over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
576,641
 -0.81% -1.12%
2020
581,348
+0.06%
-
2019
581,024
 -0.14% -
2018
581,836
 -0.23% -
2017
583,200
 - -

Population of Wyoming by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
83%
84.3%
 -1.54%
Black/African American
0.8%
1%
 -20.00%
Native
2%
2.1%
 -4.76%
Hispanic
10.3%
9.7%
 +6.19%
Asian
0.9%
0.8%
 +12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
2%
 +40.00%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Wyoming by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.2 +0.53% 37.8 +1.34% 38.7 0%
2020 38 +0.8% 37.3 +1.08% 38.7 +0.52%
2019 37.7 +1.07% 36.9 +1.1% 38.5 +0.79%
2018 37.3 +0.81% 36.5 +1.39% 38.2 +0.26%
2017 37 - 36 - 38.1 -

The median age of Wyoming gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 39,970 -6.86% 38,156 -9.09% 37,289 34,787
10 to 19 39,509 +1.51% 35,612 +4.82% 40,082 37,349
20 to 29 43,424 -10.41% 38,267 -8.13% 39,065 35,231
30 to 39 40,380 +0.11% 37,222 +1.53% 40,415 37,794
40 to 49 34,959 +0.67% 32,259 +0.35% 35,187 32,368
50 to 59 39,896 -8.43% 39,962 -14% 36,625 34,644
60 to 69 35,811 +4.05% 33,537 +9.82% 37,280 36,944
70+ 24,352 +18.89% 29,884 +7.96% 29,261 32,320

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Wyoming is $68,002.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Wyoming.

  • Under 25
    $32,895.00
  • 25 to 44
    $77,657.00
  • 45 to 64
    $81,693.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,854.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Wyoming, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Wyoming, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Wyoming is currently $87,786.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.65% of households in Wyoming are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Wyoming against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.88%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.37%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.27%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.65%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Wyoming is $36,288.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Wyoming by the total population of Wyoming.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Wyoming, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Wyoming to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.48%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    39.29%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.47%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Wyoming that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Wyoming over the age of 16 is 457,128.

Of those people, a total of 65.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Wyoming is 62.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 29,994 47.10% 15.60%
20 to 24 years 36,972 81.20% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 37,324 83.40% 4.00%
30 to 34 years 38,412 85.30% 3.90%
35 to 44 years 74,849 86.60% 2.80%
45 to 54 years 65,218 83.60% 3.20%
55 to 59 years 38,554 77.30% 2.20%
60 to 64 years 39,265 59.40% 4.20%
65 to 74 years 60,497 28.60% 3.10%
75 years and over 36,043 8.40% 3.90%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Wyoming. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 411,023 65.60% 3.80%
Black or African American 4,073 63.80% 11.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9,301 61.70% 13.50%
Asian 4,205 65.70% 5.60%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 399 50.90% 15.30%
Other 9,436 76.30% 7.70%
Two or more races 18,691 68.10% 5.10%
Hispanic or Latino 40,637 71.10% 5.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 388,257 65.30% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Wyoming as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Wyoming is 284,934, with median earnings of $40,504.00.

Women in Wyoming earning approximately 60.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 284,934 $40,504.00
Male 155,502 $52,211.00
Female 129,432 $31,310.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 33,349 $60,926.00
Business and Financial 8,490 $59,698.00
Computer and Mathematical 4,262 $59,521.00
Architecture and Engineering 5,349 $83,102.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4,004 $57,773.00
Community and Social Service 5,219 $46,597.00
Legal 2,242 $77,860.00
Educational and Library 21,301 $46,536.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 3,898 $37,766.00
Healthcare Practitioners 16,650 $64,283.00
Healthcare Support 8,601 $25,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2,405 $32,608.00
Law Enforcement 2,785 $62,743.00
Food Preparation and Serving 16,504 $15,578.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 11,035 $19,300.00
Personal Care and Service 7,656 $17,116.00
Sales 23,102 $31,460.00
Office and Administrative Support 30,159 $30,797.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3,493 $26,377.00
Construction and Extraction 24,794 $55,136.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13,527 $62,909.00
Production 13,074 $52,123.00
Transportation and Material Moving 13,612 $46,139.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 20,403 $69,781.00 12,946 $46,575.00
Business and Financial 3,600 $76,523.00 4,890 $51,919.00
Computer and Mathematical 3,091 $60,483.00 1,171 $58,290.00
Architecture and Engineering 4,558 $85,397.00 791 $58,854.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2,213 $65,724.00 1,791 $51,817.00
Community and Social Service 2,155 $53,209.00 3,064 $43,936.00
Legal 1,223 $98,047.00 1,019 $58,015.00
Educational and Library 6,144 $55,806.00 15,157 $35,601.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2,152 $41,901.00 1,746 $32,235.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4,351 $90,311.00 12,299 $59,445.00
Healthcare Support 678 $30,508.00 7,923 $25,242.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,646 $39,760.00 759 $18,561.00
Law Enforcement 2,296 $63,673.00 489 $52,396.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7,253 $17,544.00 9,251 $14,178.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5,990 $21,554.00 5,045 $16,381.00
Personal Care and Service 2,002 $32,119.00 5,654 $14,541.00
Sales 11,317 $40,780.00 11,785 $26,205.00
Office and Administrative Support 5,656 $34,737.00 24,503 $30,200.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2,791 $26,415.00 702 $26,230.00
Construction and Extraction 23,673 $55,044.00 1,121 $60,282.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 13,173 $63,277.00 354 $40,500.00
Production 10,613 $58,287.00 2,461 $22,459.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11,365 $51,905.00 2,247 $26,584.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 230,653 households in Wyoming, with an average household size of 2.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 145,766 families in Wyoming with an average family size of 3.05 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 117,873 9,709 18,184 84,887
Average Household Size 3.1 3.19 3.34 1.26
Total Families 117,873 9,709 18,184 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.82 3.05 0

Poverty

Of the 145,766 families in Wyoming, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Wyoming:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 271,818 housing units in Wyoming.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 230,653 84.86%
Vacant 41,165 15.14%

21.92% of the total 271,818 housing units in Wyoming are rental units. This is approximately 59,580 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 165,359 are occupied by the owner - or 60.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Wyoming is $878.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Wyoming that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    5,714
  • Less than $500
    6,923
  • $500 to $999
    30,620
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15,353
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    4,714
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    997
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    570
  • $3,000 or more
    403

Property Value

The median value of a property in Wyoming is $237,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Wyoming that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    13,092
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    7,975
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15,571
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    26,731
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    47,476
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    36,582
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    12,814
  • $1,000,000 or more
    5,118

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Wyoming. The chart below shows the number of properties in Wyoming that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    29,971
  • 1940 to 1949
    13,184
  • 1950 to 1959
    22,732
  • 1960 to 1969
    20,436
  • 1970 to 1979
    52,234
  • 1980 to 1989
    39,709
  • 1990 to 1999
    31,576
  • 2000 to 2009
    39,243
  • 2010 to 2013
    22,237
  • 2014 or later
    496

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Wyoming that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    8,763
  • 1 vehicle available
    60,673
  • 2 vehicles available
    83,983
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    77,234

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Wyoming get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Wyoming that commute to work in a particular way.

18.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Wyoming.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    23,216
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    62,043
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    60,593
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    43,893
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    20,977
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    6,472
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    14,438
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    2,742
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    3,974
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    9,098
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    9,044
  • 90 or more minutes
    6,208

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Wyoming in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Counties in Wyoming

We have data for 23 counties in Wyoming. Click on a county below to see more information about the demographics of that county, with links to cities and towns within that county.

Zip Codes in Wyoming

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