Demographics for Wyoming

The population of Wyoming has grown more than 14 percent since 2000 and more than 21,000 companies operate in the state. Top industries in Wyoming include mining and minerals, manufacturing, health care and transportation and logistics. The University of Wyoming in Laramie is the flagship of Wyoming's colleges and universities. Browse below for a detailed breakdown of Wyoming's workforce, transportation and demographics.

Population

Total: 581,678 People

Median Age: 35.84 Years

Avg. Household Size: 2.43 People

Population Change Since 1990: 28%

Population Change Since 2000: 18%

Population Breakdown

Population by Age Category

Education Level

Income

Median Household Income: $55,594

Avg. Household Income: $70,918

Per Capita Income: $29,328

Avg. Total Household Expenditure: $55,277

Median Disposable Income: $46,518

Change in Avg. Household Income Since 2000: 46%

Housing

Median Dwelling Age: 27 Years

Median Home Sale Price: $175,221

In Current Residence 5+ years: 35.39

Median Years in Residence: 2.93 Years

Occupation

Transportation

Public: 1% of People

Drive/Carpool: 89% of People

Walk/Bike/Other: 6% of People

Work at Home: 4% of People

Median Travel Time to Work: 12.22 Minutes

Employment by Category (number of workers)

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Wyoming Guide to Services

Accommodations

Spring Hill Suites – Cheyenne

Automotive/Aviation

Laramie Regional Airport

Education

University of Wyoming

Government

City of Riverton – Riverton Regional Airport

Goshen County Economic Development Corp.

Cheyenne Leads

Laramie Economic Development Corporation

Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce

Casper Area Economic Development Alliance

Wyoming Business Council

Town of Wright

Wyoming Department of Workforce Services

Transportation

Jackson Hole Airport

Utilities

Rocky Mountain Power