Wyoming Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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State Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population
| Metric | Wyoming | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Wyoming grew by 10.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 579,687 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Wyoming has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Wyoming | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Wyoming is about 4% lower than in US.
Housing
| Metric | Wyoming | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 71.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Wyoming is about 20.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $967 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Wyoming spend about 27 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 111 hours, about 4.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Wyoming | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 111 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,429 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 263 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wyoming:
Hot Springs County (7.6 min), Washakie County (7.9 min), Niobrara County (7.9 min).
Slowest:
Sublette County (20.2 min), Crook County (17.0 min), Lincoln County (16.0 min).
The average commute time in Wyoming is 13 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in US.
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 C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Wyoming | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.4), Albany County (0.4), Sheridan County (0.3).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.2), Uinta County (0.2), Converse County (0.2).
Health
Wyoming has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Wyoming | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.8), Albany County (0.8), Crook County (0.8).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.8), Hot Springs County (0.8), Fremont County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wyoming.
What is the population of Wyoming?
The population of Wyoming is 586,148, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Wyoming?
The population density of Wyoming is 6.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Wyoming?
The median household income in Wyoming is $74,833, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Wyoming?
The median home price in Wyoming is $235,717, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in Wyoming is 3.7%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.