Historical data
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Foreign-born population
1900–2023Census / ACS. The share peaked with European mining migration.
Foreign-Born Population
Wyoming has about 21,000 foreign-born residents, roughly 3.6% of its population — the smallest share and smallest absolute foreign-born population of any U.S. state.
Foreign-born residents
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, share of total population, B05002 (2020 not released).
Foreign-born population
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
| Indicator | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign-born share (%) | 3.6 | 13.9 |
- •Wyoming has the smallest foreign-born population of any U.S. state in absolute terms.
- •About 45% of Wyoming's foreign-born residents are naturalized U.S. citizens.
- •Foreign-born residents are concentrated in tourism hubs like Teton County.
Countries of Origin
Immigrants in Wyoming come primarily from Mexico, the Philippines, and Canada, reflecting the state's agricultural, healthcare, and tourism labor needs.
Foreign-born residents who are naturalized citizens
2006–2024Census American Community Survey 1-year estimates, B05002 (2020 not released).
- •Filipino immigrants are heavily represented in Wyoming's healthcare workforce.
- •Canadian-born residents cluster near Yellowstone-area tourism jobs.
- •Mexican-born immigrants make up the largest single-origin group in Wyoming.
Migration Flows
Wyoming's migration flows are shaped by seasonal tourism and energy-sector employment, with net movement from neighboring states like Colorado and Utah alongside modest international arrivals.
Total net migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, international plus domestic net migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
- •Colorado and Utah are among the top states of origin for people moving into Wyoming.
- •Seasonal workers boost Teton County's population well beyond census counts in summer.
- •Energy-boom cycles historically cause sharp swings in Wyoming migration flows.
International Migration
Wyoming receives roughly 1,100 international migrants annually, a modest but steady inflow relative to the state's small population base of 587,618.
Net international migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net international migration, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Int'l migration rate per 1,000 | 1.9 | 3.1 |
- •Wyoming's international migration is among the lowest per-capita in the U.S.
- •Tourism and energy sectors drive most work-based international arrivals.
- •University of Wyoming enrolls international students who add to inflows.
Domestic Migration
Wyoming has experienced slightly positive net domestic migration in recent years, as some residents relocate from higher-tax, higher-cost states for Wyoming's zero income tax and low cost of living.
Net domestic migration
2011–2025Census Bureau Population Estimates Program, net domestic migration to/from other states, July–June years (2020 partial year omitted).
| Indicator | Wyoming | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth rate (%) | 0.3 | 0.5 |
- •Wyoming's zero income tax is a draw for retirees and remote workers relocating from other states.
- •Teton County attracts wealthy in-migrants, pushing up local housing costs.
- •Overall population growth remains modest despite positive domestic migration.