Wyoming
Maps & Population Facts

Population
577,737
Residents per Sq. Mi.
6
Labor Participaton
64.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
27.6%
Median Household Income
$60,434
Median Individual Income
$32,885
Median Individual Income(Full-time Workers Only)
$46,767

Housing Estimates

Median House Value
$214,300
Median Gross Rent
$832
Median Mortgage Payment
$1,386
Housing Units
276,733
People who reside in Wyoming live in:
Detached - Single Family Homes
67%
Apt, Condo, Other
33%
Analysis

Wyoming is the least populated state in the United States, despite being the 9th largest by land area. The state has the lowest population density in the United States for the exception of Alaska. The majority of Yellowstone National Park is located in the Wyoming.

Wyoming has a low sales tax and residents pay lower property taxes in comparison with most states. In addition, residents do not pay personal income taxes.

Income

Households in the state of Wyoming earn more money than the national median income, averaging % higher per household.

Housing

Wyoming has a median house price of $214,300. The cost of homeownership is comparable with other states. The cost of renting in Wyoming is 18% less than the national average.

Percent Ranking
Renter Occupied Households 29% 44th
New Construction (Built after 2000) 23% 17th

Demographics

The median age in the state is 38. The age of the general population in Wyoming is comparable with other US states.

Wyoming ranks worse than average for having an educated population. The state has less college graduates per resident than most states.

Population
Map showing where the population resides in Wyoming
Household Income
Map depicting areas of Wyoming with a higher household income
Home Value
Map illustrating home values in Wyoming
Vacant Property (%)
Map of Wyoming showing the areas with a higher percentage of vacant property

Housing Data

Housing Comparison
Wyoming USA
Median Property Value 214,300 217,600
Median Mortgage Payment 1,386 1,513
Median Gross Rent 832 1,012
Property Vacancy 18.4% 12.6%
% Renters 29% 36%
Residents per Sq. Mi. 6 93
Personal Comparison
Wyoming USA
Median Household Income 60,434 60,336
Median Individual Income 32,885 33,646
Median Income (Full-Time) 46,767 46,881
Median Age 37.5 38.1
Labor Participation 64.7% 62.8%
Attained College Degree 27.6% 32.0%

Population Density Analysis

The land area of Wyoming is:
94X
the size of Rhode Island...
Visualization - Rhode Island
37%
...the size of Texas
Visualization - Texas
Wyoming is 5 times more dense than Alaska...
1.3
People per Square Mile
Visualization - Alaska
...and is 0.5% the density of New Jersey.
1,211
People per Square Mile
Visualization - New Jersey

Demographics

View Wyoming cities by:

Most Populated Cities

1. Cheyenne 76,818
2. Casper 54,814
3. Laramie 35,968
4. Gillette North 30,074
5. Rock Springs North 28,867

Highest Household Income

1. Rawhide Creek 107,604
2. Cheyenne East 93,282
3. Gillette South 91,520
4. Wind River Reservation 87,798
5. Pinedale 86,412

Highest Home Value

1. Jackson Hole 763,800
2. Rock Springs South 431,600
3. Sheridan South 336,000
4. Casper South 316,100
5. Rawhide Creek 311,800

Highest Gross Rent

1. Cheyenne East 1,367
2. Cheyenne West 1,286
3. Jackson Hole 1,278
4. Hells Half Acre 1,168
5. Pinedale 1,164
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