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
578,803Data from Census BureauAverage Age
39 YearData from Census BureauSenior Population (65 years and older)
103,822Data from Census BureauVeterans
9.2%Data from Census Bureau
Income and Poverty
Median Household Income
$81,267Data from Census BureauPoverty
19.1%Data from Census Bureau
Employment and Labor Force
Total Eligible Employment Population
458,922Data from Census BureauUnemployed
2.4%Data from Census Bureau
Housing
Housing Units
242,763Data from Census BureauMedian Gross Rent (in dollars)
$889Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: Less Than 30% Household Income
56.0%Data from Census BureauGross Rent vs Percentage of Household Income: 30% or More of Household Income
44.0%Data from Census BureauMedian Home Price (in dollars)
$266,400Data from Census BureauRenter Rate
69,516Data from Census BureauHomeownership Rate
173,247Data from Census Bureau
Health
Disabled
13.9%Data 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:
- Find the answer online
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) CALL-FHA (800-225-5342)
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
For questions about HUD rental programs, including Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, contact our Public and Indian Housing (PIH) Information Resource Center:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
- TTY: Dial 7-1-1 (Not available in all areas.)
FIELD OFFICES HUD: WYOMING
REGIONAL OFFICE HUD: WYOMING
TANF OFFICE HUD: WYOMING
LIHWAP OFFICE HUD: WYOMING
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:
- Email us
- Call toll-free (800) 955-2232
Need advice?
- Contact a housing counseling agency
- HUD Resource Locator – search for HUD offices, public housing agencies, multifamily and public housing locations and homeless coordinated entry system points of contacts
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.
Getting Started
- Housing counseling agencies – free or low-cost counseling services for buying, renting, defaults, foreclosures, credit issues and reverse mortgages
- Education – learn about buying and maintaining your home
- Predatory lending – beware if you’re buying or refinancing your home; don’t become a victim of unfair lending practices
Buying a Home
- Assistance programs – resources and programs to help you buy and maintain your home
- HUD homes for sale
- Homeownership vouchers – some public housing agencies help you become a homeowner through the Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Program
Owning and Maintaining Your Home
- Home repairs – money for home improvements and repairs
- Make your home more energy efficient
- Avoid foreclosure – don’t lose your home
Population by Age Range in Wyoming
Age and Sex
39 +/- 0.4
Median Age in Wyoming
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
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
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
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
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
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
Employment rate
62.30% +/- 1.1%
Employment rate in Wyoming
58.6% +/- 0.1%
Employment rate in United States
HUD MAILING LISTS: WYOMING
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.
Affordable Housing Types
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Last Updated: August 23, 2023