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Wyoming Demographics & Population 2026

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Wyoming had a total population of 582,397, with a median household income of $76,176, which is 6% lower than the national average. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Wyoming Quick Facts

Population 582,397
Median Household Income $76,176
Median Home Value $309,700
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Median Age 39.1 years
Homeownership Rate 71.8%
Affordability Ratio 4.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 30.6%
High School Graduation 94.2%
Counties 23
Cities/Places 192
Population 582,397
Median Income $76,176 6% lower than national
Poverty Rate 10.5%
Unemployment 3.7%

How Wyoming Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population579,761582,397+0.5%
Median household income$74,815$76,176+1.8%
Median home value$285,100$309,700+8.6%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%
$25K-$50K 17.9%
$50K-$100K 30.7%
$100K+ 37.0%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
4.5%
$10K-$15K
3.0%
$15K-$20K
3.3%
$20K-$25K
3.4%
$25K-$30K
3.5%
$30K-$35K
3.8%
$35K-$40K
3.8%
$40K-$45K
3.5%
$45K-$50K
3.3%
$50K-$60K
6.9%
$60K-$75K
10.1%
$75K-$100K
13.8%
$100K-$125K
11.0%
$125K-$150K
8.0%
$150K-$200K
9.5%
$200K+
8.5%

Employment

3.7% Unemployment Rate National: 5.2%
65.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.8%
Renter 28.2%
Affordability Index Moderate
4.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $992/mo 15.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

32out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Largest Cities in Wyoming

#CityPopulationMedian IncomePoverty
1Cheyenne65,239$78,8398.7%
2Casper58,839$70,21810.8%
3Gillette33,431$81,3169.8%
4Laramie32,234$55,61322.5%
5Rock Springs23,127$69,16816.1%
6Sheridan19,285$62,86712.5%
7Evanston11,800$76,5168.6%
8Green River11,581$84,7479.3%
9Riverton10,856$55,20811.9%
10Jackson10,756$118,9914.4%

Richest Cities in Wyoming

#CityMedian IncomeHome ValueBachelor's+
1Rafter J Ranch$160,705$1,267,90067.3%
2Hoback$146,951$1,143,20034.2%
3Wilson$142,367$2,000,000+79.9%
4Moose Wilson Road$137,500$2,000,000+70.7%
5Ranchettes$121,445$617,50052.0%
6Sleepy Hollow$120,504$288,70015.1%
7Jackson$118,991$1,521,90052.4%
8South Park$116,449$1,842,20080.1%
9Story$113,590$437,20033.3%
10North Rock Springs$104,350$313,00019.4%

Most Affordable Cities in Wyoming

By home-value-to-income ratio (lower = more affordable). Min. population 1,000.

#CityRatioHome ValueIncome
1South Greeley1.2x$70,100$56,844
2Ethete1.5x$118,800$80,833
3Newcastle2.2x$178,900$82,734
4Kemmerer2.3x$178,900$76,626
5Sleepy Hollow2.4x$288,700$120,504
6Basin2.4x$157,300$65,515
7Fort Washakie2.5x$92,800$36,875
8Greybull2.6x$169,600$65,417
9Arapahoe2.6x$183,900$70,000
10Mountain View2.8x$270,400$98,188

Explore Wyoming Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

All Counties in Wyoming (23)

23 results
Laramie County101,060$80,1738.9%$348,700
Natrona County79,977$72,1569.6%$273,000
Campbell County47,240$89,8699.4%$279,100
Sweetwater County41,542$75,03412.9%$251,400
Fremont County39,533$64,90412.8%$268,800
Albany County38,249$61,91720.9%$333,000
Sheridan County32,055$71,38810.2%$394,900
Park County30,449$73,0358.9%$400,500
Teton County23,396$124,1725.7%$1,633,900
Uinta County20,644$82,9809.2%$290,000
Lincoln County20,486$89,3307.5%$372,600
Carbon County14,463$70,51112.2%$222,700
Converse County13,762$81,55810.6%$292,700
Goshen County12,605$58,92914.7%$239,600
Big Horn County11,828$62,10112.7%$216,500
Sublette County8,838$83,5976.9%$376,200
Johnson County8,686$64,8719.1%$326,800
Platte County8,612$67,7187.7%$297,900
Washakie County7,703$65,7148.8%$206,000
Crook County7,455$79,6376.0%$285,800
Weston County6,826$89,5099.0%$221,700
Hot Springs County4,620$61,25014.7%$227,500
Niobrara County2,368$64,11312.0%$221,500

All Cities & Places in Wyoming (192)

192 results
Cheyenne65,239$78,8398.7%$333,700
Casper58,839$70,21810.8%$260,400
Gillette33,431$81,3169.8%$264,500
Laramie32,234$55,61322.5%$319,500
Rock Springs23,127$69,16816.1%$256,200
Sheridan19,285$62,86712.5%$340,600
Evanston11,800$76,5168.6%$280,900
Green River11,581$84,7479.3%$263,400
Riverton10,856$55,20811.9%$219,400
Jackson10,756$118,9914.4%$1,521,900
Cody10,276$72,5709.5%$378,500
Rawlins8,129$64,77315.4%$217,100
Lander7,432$74,8139.5%$337,100
Powell6,503$63,52312.8%$289,400
Douglas6,420$83,14715.6%$267,400
Torrington6,182$47,90218.8%$197,500
Ranchettes5,949$121,4452.9%$617,500
Worland4,794$63,35710.7%$185,300
South Greeley4,631$56,84424.9%$70,100
Buffalo4,572$62,6299.9%$300,500
Mills4,390$50,65615.0%$174,400
Fox Farm-College4,019$48,51615.6%N/A
Wheatland3,550$58,7509.2%$259,200
Newcastle3,348$82,7347.3%$178,900
Bar Nunn3,008$98,8042.2%$297,300
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Population Overview

Wyoming has a total population of 582,397, making it a smaller state in the nation. The median age is 39.1 years, about the same as the national median of 38.9 years.

Age Demographics

The median age in Wyoming is 39.1 years. This is about the same as the national median of 38.9 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Wyoming is $76,176. This is 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 15% lower than the national poverty rate of 12.4%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 29% lower than the national rate of 5.2%. The median home value is $309,700. Housing costs are 7% lower than the national median of $332,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.1x. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the national average of 65.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wyoming is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.7%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the national average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the national average of 5.9%.

Education

30.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the national rate of 35.7%. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Wyoming come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Wyoming?

Wyoming has a total population of 582,397 according to the U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median income in Wyoming?

The median household income in Wyoming is $76,176, which is 6% lower than the national median of $80,734.

How many cities are in Wyoming?

Wyoming has 192 Census-designated places (cities, towns, and CDPs) and 23 counties.

What is the poverty rate in Wyoming?

The poverty rate in Wyoming is 10.5%, compared to the national average of 12.4%.

What is the largest city in Wyoming?

The largest city in Wyoming is Cheyenne with a population of 65,239.