Least populous state
Wyoming has the smallest population of any state, fewer than 600,000 residents.
Capital: CheyenneLargest city: CheyenneNickname: The Equality StateStatehood: 1890
Wyoming at a glance
The state’s essential figures from the latest official data
Area
253,326 km²
10th largest state
Population
587,618
2.3 people/km² of land
July 1, 2024 · 50th in the U.S.
Foreign-born population
3.5%
Share of all residents
ACS 2019–2023
GDP
$52 billion
$85,945 personal income per capita
2024 · BEA
Births
6,037
July 2023–June 2024
Deaths
5,634
July 2023–June 2024
Natural increase
+403
Births minus deaths
Population change
+2,551
July 2023–June 2024
Wyoming data modules
Official information organized by subject
Population
How many people live here, how it's changing and who they are.
Housing
Home prices, rents, supply and how affordable it is to live here.
Economy
GDP, income, output and the industries that drive the economy.
Cost of Living
What it really costs to live here: housing, food, utilities and more.
Jobs & Employment
Employment, unemployment, salaries and the labor force.
Crime & Safety
Crime rates, violent and property crime, and public safety.
Education
Schools, universities, attainment and graduation rates.
Health
Life expectancy, healthcare access, hospitals and insurance.
Taxes
Income, property and sales taxes, plus overall tax burden.
Immigration
Foreign-born population, origins and migration flows.
Energy
Electricity prices, production, renewables and consumption.
Environment
Air quality, wildfires, drought, water and emissions.
Transportation
Vehicles, public transit, airports, traffic and commuting.
Politics & Elections
Election results, representatives and voting trends.
Poverty & Welfare
Poverty, food assistance, Medicaid and social safety net programs.
Retirement & Seniors
Older population, Social Security, retirees and senior living.
Agriculture & Farming
Farms, farmland, crop and livestock output and agricultural exports.
Tourism & Parks
Visitors, tourism spending, national and state parks.
Innovation & Patents
Patents, R&D spending, venture capital and tech employment.
Culture, Media & Gaming
Film, TV, music, theaters, museums and the video game industry.
Pets & Animal Welfare
Pet ownership, shelters, adoptions and veterinary services.
Explore Wyoming
23 counties, one interactive atlas
Select a county to compare population, income, housing and territory using official U.S. Census Bureau data.
Population (residents)
< 50,000> 3,000,000
Wyoming, United States
Laramie County
County seat: Cheyenne
100,661
Population
$42,449
Income per capita
$324,900
Median home value
3.3%
Unemployment
- Land area
- 2,686 mi²
- Population density
- 38 /mi²
ACS 2023 5-year estimates · Census Gazetteer 2023. Unemployment is calculated from the ACS civilian labor force.
Counties
23 counties · choose how to order them
Did you know?
Curious facts about Wyoming
First national park
Yellowstone, established in 1872, was the world's first national park; most of it lies in Wyoming.
Equality State
Wyoming Territory granted women the right to vote in 1869, and Nellie Tayloe Ross became the first female U.S. governor in 1925.
Devils Tower
Devils Tower was proclaimed the first U.S. national monument by Theodore Roosevelt in 1906.