Wyoming Demographics
A map of Wyoming's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 469,664 | 81.4% |
Hispanic | 59,046 | 10.2% |
Multiracial | 23,674 | 4.1% |
Native American/Other | 14,695 | 2.5% |
Asian | 5,037 | 0.9% |
Black | 4,735 | 0.8% |
Wyoming had a population of 576,851 in 2020. It was 81.4% White, 0.8% Black, 0.9% Asian, 10.2% Hispanic, 2.5% Native American/Other, and 4.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wyoming, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Wyoming is the 51st most populous state in the United States.
Wyoming's White Population
469,664 residents of Wyoming identify as White, or 81.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wyoming is #8 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Wyoming is more White than neighboring Colorado (65.1% White), Utah (75.4% White), Idaho (78.9% White), and South Dakota (79.6% White). Wyoming is less White than neighboring Montana (83.1% White).
Wyoming's Black Population
4,735 residents of Wyoming identify as Black, or 0.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wyoming is #49 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Wyoming is more Black than neighboring Montana (0.5% Black). Wyoming is less Black than neighboring Colorado (3.8% Black), Utah (1.1% Black), and South Dakota (2% Black).
Wyoming's Asian Population
5,037 residents of Wyoming identify as Asian, or 0.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wyoming is #49 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Wyoming is more Asian than neighboring Montana (0.7% Asian). Wyoming is less Asian than neighboring Colorado (3.4% Asian), Utah (2.4% Asian), Idaho (1.4% Asian), and South Dakota (1.5% Asian).
Wyoming's Hispanic Population
59,046 residents of Wyoming identify as Hispanic, or 10.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wyoming is #27 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Wyoming is more Hispanic than neighboring Montana (4.2% Hispanic), and South Dakota (4.4% Hispanic). Wyoming is less Hispanic than neighboring Colorado (21.9% Hispanic), Utah (15.1% Hispanic), and Idaho (13% Hispanic).
Wyoming's Native American/Other Population
14,695 residents of Wyoming identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wyoming is #10 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Wyoming is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other), Utah (2.4% Native American/Other), and Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other). Wyoming is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montana (6.4% Native American/Other), and South Dakota (8.7% Native American/Other).
Wyoming's Multiracial Population
23,674 residents of Wyoming identify as Multiracial, or 4.1%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Wyoming is #24 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Wyoming is more Multiracial than neighboring Utah (3.7% Multiracial), and South Dakota (3.9% Multiracial). Wyoming is less Multiracial than neighboring Colorado (4.5% Multiracial), Montana (5% Multiracial), and Idaho (4.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.