Wyoming Demographics

A map of Wyoming's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	473,791	469,664	81.4%	81.4%
Hispanic	62,047	59,046	10.7%	10.2%
Multiracial	23,284	23,674	4.0%	4.1%
Native American/Other	13,815	14,695	2.4%	2.5%
Black	4,895	4,735	0.8%	0.8%
Asian	4,565	5,037	0.8%	0.9%

Wyoming has an estimated population of 582,397, a less than 1% change from the 576,851 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.4% White, 10.7% Hispanic, 4.0% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, 0.8% Black, and 0.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wyoming, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wyoming is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Wyoming, that probability was 32.4% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wyoming is ranked the 51st most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Wyoming was ranked the 51st most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Wyoming's White Population

473,791 residents of Wyoming, or 81.4% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wyoming is 8th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyoming's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Wyoming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.4%.

Wyoming is more White than neighboring Colorado (64.8% White), Utah (74.7% White), Idaho (78.6% White), and South Dakota (79.8% White). Wyoming is less White than neighboring Montana (83.6% White),

Wyoming's Black Population

4,895 residents of Wyoming, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wyoming is 49th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyoming's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Black residents' share of Wyoming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Wyoming is more Black than neighboring Montana (0.4% Black), and Idaho (0.7% Black). Wyoming is less Black than neighboring Colorado (3.8% Black), Utah (1.1% Black). and South Dakota (2.1% Black).

Wyoming's Asian Population

4,565 residents of Wyoming, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wyoming is 49th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyoming's Asian population has declined by an estimated 9.4%. Asian residents' share of Wyoming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Wyoming is less Asian than neighboring Colorado (3.2% Asian). Utah (2.4% Asian). Idaho (1.3% Asian). and South Dakota (1.4% Asian).

Wyoming's Hispanic Population

62,047 residents of Wyoming, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wyoming is 27th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyoming's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Wyoming's population has increased from 10.2% to 10.7%.

Wyoming is more Hispanic than neighboring Montana (4.6% Hispanic), and South Dakota (4.8% Hispanic). Wyoming is less Hispanic than neighboring Colorado (22.5% Hispanic), Utah (15.9% Hispanic). and Idaho (13.6% Hispanic).

Wyoming's Native American/Other Population

13,815 residents of Wyoming, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wyoming is 10th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyoming's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Wyoming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.4%.

Wyoming is more Native American/Other than neighboring Colorado (1% Native American/Other), Utah (1.9% Native American/Other), and Idaho (1.5% Native American/Other). Wyoming is less Native American/Other than neighboring Montana (5.9% Native American/Other), and South Dakota (7.5% Native American/Other),

Wyoming's Multiracial Population

23,284 residents of Wyoming, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Wyoming is 24th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Wyoming's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Wyoming's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Wyoming is less Multiracial than neighboring Colorado (4.6% Multiracial). Montana (4.7% Multiracial). Idaho (4.2% Multiracial). and South Dakota (4.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.