Wyoming, Michigan Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Wyoming, MI Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Wyoming | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,126 | 10,068,405 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3091.0 | 104.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.38% | 0.19% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 32.5 | 40.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 29,315 | 4,073,089 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Wyoming grew by 9.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 77,126 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Wyoming is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.9% of residents. That is 3.7 points above Michigan as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 19,168 24.9% +3.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 18,767 24.3% +3.6 pts
- Gen X 45–60 14,551 18.9% -1.6 pts
- Boomers 61–79 9,127 11.8% -6.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Michigan, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.9% of the people living in Wyoming and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% Michigan 50.5%
- Men 50.1% Michigan 49.5%
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Economy
Wyoming has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Wyoming | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $73,270 | $72,977 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.39% | 4.60% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% | 5.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wyoming is about the same as in Michigan.
Housing
| Metric | Wyoming | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $163,065 | $138,713 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,196 | $1,129 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.2% | 73.2% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Wyoming is about 11.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,196 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wyoming spend about 38 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 157 hours, about 6.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wyoming | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 18.8 | 21.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 37.6 | 42.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 157 | 178 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,852 | $5,509 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 13.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 19,204 | 8,204 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,419 | 1,585 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Wyoming is 19 minutes, shorter than the 21 minutes in Michigan.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Wyoming has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Wyoming | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | 2.42 | 2.53 |
Health
Wyoming has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wyoming | Michigan Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.2 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.9% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.1% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
Wyoming, MI Compared With Nearby Cities
How Wyoming, MI compares with the 2 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming, MI | 77,126 | $73,270 #2/3 | $163,065 #3/3 | 18.8 min #3/3 |
| Grand Rapids, MI | 196,641 | $69,819 | $249,625 | 17.4 min |
| Walker, MI | 24,855 | $77,523 | $350,000 | 17.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wyoming, Michigan.
How big is Wyoming, Michigan by population?
About 77,126 people live in Wyoming, Michigan, in 29,315 households of 2.6 people on average. The median age is 32.5, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 5 years.
Is Wyoming, Michigan urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Wyoming, Michigan has 3,091 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 36 times the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Wyoming, Michigan?
The median home costs 2.2 times the median household income ($163,065 against $73,270), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,196 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Wyoming, Michigan?
Unemployment in Wyoming, Michigan is only 4.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in Wyoming, Michigan?
21.8% of adults in Wyoming, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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