Wyoming Poverty Rate
In Wyoming, an estimated 66,943 of 567,648 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Wyoming?
The poverty rate in Wyoming is 11.8%.
- How many people in Wyoming live in poverty?
In Wyoming, an estimated 66,943 of 567,648 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Wyoming compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Wyoming is 6.35% lower than the US average. In Wyoming, an estimated 11.8% of 567,648 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Asian
19.1% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Wyoming
2021
19.1% of 5 thousand people
Black or African American
33.9% Poverty Rate for Black People in Wyoming
2022
33.9% of 4 thousand people
White
10.7% Poverty Rate for White people in Wyoming
2023
10.7% of 482 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
25.6% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Wyoming
2023
25.6% of 14 thousand people
Some other race
13.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Wyoming
2023
13.6% of 19 thousand people
Two or more races
11% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Wyoming
2023
11% of 47 thousand people
Hispanic
15.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Wyoming
2023
15.7% of 61 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
10.6% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Wyoming
2023
10.6% of 465 thousand people
Under 18 years
14.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Wyoming
2023
14.8% of 129 thousand people
Under 5 years
18.2% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Wyoming
2023
18.2% of 30 thousand people
5 to 17 years
13.7% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Wyoming
2023
13.7% of 98 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
14.6% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Wyoming
2023
14.6% of 128 thousand people
18 to 64 years
11.2% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Wyoming
2023
11.2% of 333 thousand people
18 to 34 years
15.4% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Wyoming
2023
15.4% of 120 thousand people
35 to 64 years
8.8% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Wyoming
2023
8.8% of 213 thousand people
60 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Wyoming
2023
9% of 150 thousand people
65 years and over
7.4% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Wyoming
2023
7.4% of 110 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Wyoming
2023
9% of 398 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
15.7% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Wyoming
2023
15.7% of 24 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
11.9% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Wyoming
2023
11.9% of 108 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
8.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Wyoming
2023
8.7% of 143 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Wyoming
2023
5.4% of 122 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
7.6% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Wyoming
2023
7.6% of 292 thousand people
Employed
6.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Wyoming
2023
6.8% of 283 thousand people
Male
5.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Wyoming
2023
5.3% of 153 thousand people
Female
8.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Wyoming
2023
8.7% of 130 thousand people
Unemployed
32% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Wyoming
2023
32% of 9 thousand people
Male
33.2% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Wyoming
2023
33.2% of 4 thousand people
Female
31.1% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Wyoming
2023
31.1% of 5 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
10.4% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Wyoming
2023
10.4% of 457 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
2.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Wyoming
2023
2.8% of 204 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
17% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Wyoming
2023
17% of 111 thousand people
Did not work
15.9% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Wyoming
2023
15.9% of 142 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
22.8% Poverty Rate for single people in Wyoming
2023
22.8% of 125 thousand people
Male
18.5% Poverty Rate for single men in Wyoming
2023
18.5% of 66 thousand people
Female
27.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Wyoming
2023
27.6% of 60 thousand people
18 to 24 years
43.3% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Wyoming
2023
43.3% of 18 thousand people
25 to 34 years
16.2% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Wyoming
2023
16.2% of 25 thousand people
35 to 44 years
16.9% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Wyoming
2023
16.9% of 16 thousand people
45 to 54 years
17.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Wyoming
2023
17.4% of 11 thousand people
55 to 64 years
29.4% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Wyoming
2023
29.4% of 20 thousand people
65 to 74 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Wyoming
2023
18.3% of 20 thousand people
75 years and over
15.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Wyoming
2023
15.6% of 15 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Wyoming
2023
4.7% of 55 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
39.1% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Wyoming
2023
39.1% of 29 thousand people
Did not work
35.4% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Wyoming
2023
35.4% of 41 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
11.2% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Wyoming
2023
11.2%
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Wyoming Counties
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| County | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|
| Laramie County, Wyoming Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| Natrona County, Wyoming Poverty Rate | 9% |
| Laramie County, Wyoming Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| Natrona County, Wyoming Poverty Rate | 9% |