How many immigrants are in Wyoming?
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There were 20,000 immigrants in Wyoming in 2024. This represents approximately 3.5% of the population, or about 1 in 30 residents in Wyoming. Immigrants are defined as foreign-born residents, which includes people who became US citizens, are authorized to come to the US (e.g., on work visas, student visas), or are undocumented residents.
In 2024,
20K
Wyoming residents were foreign-born
In 2024,
1 in 30
Wyoming residents were foreign-born
What share of Wyoming's population are immigrants?
The number of foreign-born residents in Wyoming decreased from 22,000 in 2014 to 20,000 in 2024. This decrease occurred alongside changes in the native-born population due to births, deaths, and people moving. Analyzing the foreign-born share of the total population provides a better view of these demographics. In Wyoming, the foreign-born share of the population was 3.5% in 2024, lower than the US overall at 14.8%, and down from 3.9% in the state since 2014.
In Wyoming, 3.5% of the population was foreign-born in 2024.
Foreign-born share of population, 2009-2024
Which cities have the largest immigrant populations?
Variations in immigrant populations illustrate a changing population landscape in both local areas and the nation as a whole. The largest immigration populations are concentrated in big metro areas. Metro areas in California, Texas, Florida, and parts of the Northeast generally have a higher share of foreign-born residents.
From 2020 to 2024, the metro areas (with data) in the US with the highest and lowest foreign-born population share were: the Miami, FL area at 42.4% foreign-born (highest) and the Parkersburg, WV area at 0.98% foreign-born (lowest). The highest and lowest among the metro areas in or connected to Wyoming were: the Cheyenne, WY area at 3.3% foreign-born (highest) and the Casper, WY area at 2.3% foreign-born (lowest).
On average, 8.4% of the population in metro areas was foreign-born from 2020 to 2024.
Foreign-born share of population by metropolitan area, 2020-2024
Foreign-born share of the population (2024)
| 1. | Cheyenne, WY area | 3.3% |
| 2. | Casper, WY area | 2.3% |
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