Wyoming

Wyoming

State in United States


Wyoming has a land area of 97,063.0 square miles and a water area of 720.9 square miles. It is the 9th largest state by area. Wyoming is bordered by Colorado, Idaho, South Dakota, Utah, Nebraska, and Montana.

Population and People

  • Total Population

    578,803
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Average Age

    39 Year
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Senior Population (65 years and older)

    103,822
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Veterans

    9.2%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Income and Poverty

  • Median Household Income

    $81,267
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Poverty

    19.1%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Employment and Labor Force

  • Total Eligible Employment Population

    458,922
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Unemployed

    2.4%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Housing

  • Housing Units

    242,763
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Gross Rent (in dollars)

    $889
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income

    56.0%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Gross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income

    44.0%
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Median Home Price (in dollars)

    $266,400
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Renter Rate

    69,516
    InformationData from Census Bureau
  • Homeownership Rate

    173,247
    InformationData from Census Bureau

Health

  • Disabled

    13.9%
    InformationData from Census Bureau

The Department of Housing and Urban Development is on its mission to provide decent and affordable housing to Americans with low-income. Within the United States there are 10 different geographical regions that HUD has been divided into. Depending on where your state is located you would be zoned to one of these Regional Offices. To find your Regional office: Affordable Housing411 Regional Office Page.

Within these Regional Offices zones there are 54 different Field Offices. Again, depending on your location you will be zoned to a particular Field Office. To Find Your Field Office visit: Affordable Housing411 Field Offices Page.

Lastly locally there are almost 4,000 Local Housing Authorities Offices. To find your local office visit: Affordable Housing411 Public Housing Authority Page

Each State or area can have different income limits and eligibility requirements. We recommend you contact your local housing authority for specific income guidelines.

The State of Wyoming is located in Denver Regional Office. Within Wyoming there are . Throughout Wyoming there are 8 Public Housing Authority Offices.

We at Affordable Housing 411, have gathered all the contact information for all of HUD’s Offices. We want to be an advocate for those in need of affordable housing.

CONTACT HUD: WYOMING

For general questions about HUD or its programs contact our office in Casper.

For questions about FHA loans or programs, contact our FHA Resource Center:

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

RENTAL HELP: WYOMING

Subsidized Apartments
HUD helps apartment owners offer reduced rents to low-income tenants. To apply, contact or visit the management office of each apartment building that interests you.

Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
To apply for either type of help, visit your local Public Housing Agency (PHA).

Some PHAs have long waiting lists, so you may want to apply at more than one PHA. Your PHA can also give you a list of locations at which your voucher can be used.

For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:

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HOMEOWNERSHIP: WYOMING

Owning a home is a big part of the American Dream. Here are some resources that can help you buy, maintain and keep your home.

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Buying a Home

Owning and Maintaining Your Home

Population by Age Range in Wyoming

Age and Sex

39 +/- 0.4

Median Age in Wyoming

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Age and Sex

39 +/- 0.4
Median Age in Wyoming
38.8 +/- 0.1
Median Age in United States

Population by Age Range in Wyoming

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Older Population by Age Range in Wyoming

Older Population

17.90 +/- 0.2

65 Years and Older in Wyoming

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Older Population

17.90 +/- 0.2
65 Years and Older in Wyoming
16.8 +/- 0.1
65 Years and Older in United States

Older Population by Age in Wyoming

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Veterans in Wyoming

Veterans

9.20 +/- 0.7

Veterans in Wyoming

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Veterans

9.20 +/- 0.7
Veterans in Wyoming
6.4 +/- 0.1
Veterans in United States

Veterans in Wyoming

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Median Household Income in Wyoming

Median Household Income

$65,204 +/- $2,744

Median Household Income in Wyoming

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Median Household Income

$65,204 +/- $2,744
Median Household Income in Wyoming
$69,717 +/- $134
Median Household Income in United States

Median Household Income in Wyoming

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Poverty in Wyoming

Poverty

11.40 +/- 1.2

Poverty in Wyoming

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Poverty

11.40 +/- 1.2
Poverty in Wyoming
12.8 +/- 0.1
Poverty in United States

Poverty in Wyoming

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Educational Attainment in Wyoming

Educational Attainment

29.20 +/- 1.7

Educational Attainment in Wyoming

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Educational Attainment

29.20 +/- 1.7
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in Wyoming
35.0 +/- 0.1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher in United States

Educational Attainment in Wyoming

Chart Survey/Program: 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates Data Profiles

Employment and Labor Force Status in Wyoming

Employment rate

62.30% +/- 1.1%

Employment rate in Wyoming

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Employment rate

62.30% +/- 1.1%
Employment rate in Wyoming
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States

HUD MAILING LISTS: WYOMING

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CPD Formula Grantees (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, NSP, HTF) Mailing list to communicate with Region VIII CPD formula grantee staff (CDBG, HOME, ESG, HOPWA, NSP, HTF) regarding programmatic updates, training, and other announcements.

CPD Homeless Assistance and Continuum of Care (CoC) Grantees Mailing list to communicate with Region VIII CPD Continuum of Care (CoC) homeless providers regarding programmatic updates, training, and other announcements.

News Releases Press partners: Stay informed about what HUD is doing in your state.

Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs News This list will be used to distribute Northern Plains Office of Native American Programs news, updates, funding notices, training notices, and program guidances.

Wyoming Multifamily Owners and Management Agents This mailing list will distribute guidance and information to owners and management agents in Wyoming.

For more information, search U.S. CENSUS BUREAU

Last Updated: August 23, 2023