This article, the fiftieth in a 50-state series, lists the twenty largest cities in Wyoming by population size and provides demographic details for each city: total population, population by age group, racial composition of the population, land area, and population density. For purposes of this article, cities are incorporated municipalities and census-designated places (CDPs).
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1. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Cheyenne, WY
Located in southeastern Wyoming, Cheyenne is the state’s capital and largest city with an estimated population of 59,466.
Grouped by age, 24.0% of the population is under 18, 9.3% is 18 to 24, 26.9% is 25 to 44, 26.2% is 45 to 64, and 13.6% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 36.5.
The racial composition of the city is 87.4% White, 2.9% Black or African American, 1.0% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 4.0% from other races, and 3.3% from two or more races. The population is 14.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 21.0 square miles. The city’s population density is 2,832 people per square mile.
2. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Casper, WY
Situated in central Wyoming, Casper is the second largest city in the state with an estimated population of 55,316.
Classified by age, 23.9% of the population is under 18, 10.2% is 18 to 24, 26.7% is 25 to 44, 26.4% is 45 to 64, and 12.8% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 36.0.
The racial complexion of the city is 92.3% White, 1.0% Black or African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 2.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. The population is 7.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 28.5 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,941 people per square mile.
3. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Laramie, WY
Located in southeastern Wyoming, Laramie is the third largest city in the state with an estimated population of 30,816.
A comparatively large part of the population is college-aged: the city is home to the University of Wyoming. Categorized by age, 15.9% of the population is under 18, 32.7% is 18 to 24, 26.5% is 25 to 44, 17.4% is 45 to 64, and 7.5% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 25.4.
The racial profile of the city is 89.5% White, 1.3% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 3.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 2.5% from other races, and 2.8% from two or more races. The population is 9.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 11.1 square miles. The city’s population density is 2,776 people per square mile.
4. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Gillette, WY
Situated in northeastern Wyoming, Gillette is the fourth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 29,087.
Sorted by age, 28.0% of the population is under 18, 10.8% is 18 to 24, 30.6% is 25 to 44, 24.8% is 45 to 64, and 5.8% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 30.6.
The racial makeup of the city is 92.2% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 3.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. The population is 9.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 13.4 square miles. The city’s population density is 2,171 people per square mile.
5. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Rock Springs, WY
Located in southwestern Wyoming, Rock Springs is the fifth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 23,036.
Arranged by age, 26.4% of the population is under 18, 11.5% is 18 to 24, 29.4% is 25 to 44, 24.6% is 45 to 64, and 8.1% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 31.5.
The racial mix of the city is 86.4% White, 1.4% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.1% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 7.5% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. The population is 16.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 18.4 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,252 people per square mile.
6. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Sheridan, WY
Located in northern Wyoming, Sheridan is the sixth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 17,444.
Grouped by age, 22.0% of the population is under 18, 9.7% is 18 to 24, 25.0% is 25 to 44, 27.5% is 45 to 64, and 15.8% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 39.2.
The racial composition of the city is 94.9% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.9% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. The population is 4.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 8.5 square miles. The city’s population density is 2,052 people per square mile.
7. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Green River, WY
Situated in southwestern Wyoming, Green River is the seventh largest city in the state with an estimated population of 12,515.
Classified by age, 28.4% of the population is under 18, 8.4% is 18 to 24, 26.6% is 25 to 44, 28.1% is 45 to 64, and 8.5% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 33.9.
The racial complexion of the city is 92.1% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 4.1% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. The population is 13.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 13.7 square miles. The city’s population density is 914 people per square mile.
8. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Evanston, WY
Located in southwestern Wyoming, Evanston is the eighth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 12,359.
Categorized by age, 30.0% of the population is under 18, 8.4% is 18 to 24, 27.3% is 25 to 44, 25.7% is 45 to 64, and 8.6% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 32.7.
The racial profile of the city is 89.8% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 1.0% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 5.9% from other races, and 2.5% from two or more races. The population is 12.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 10.2 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,212 people per square mile.
9. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Riverton, WY
Situated in central Wyoming, Riverton is the ninth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 10,615.
Sorted by age, 23.9% of the population is under 18, 11.5% is 18 to 24, 25.0% is 25 to 44, 24.3% is 45 to 64, and 15.3% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 35.4.
The racial makeup of the city is 83.5% White, 0.5% Black or African American, 10.4% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.8% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. The population is 9.0% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 9.8 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,083 people per square mile.
10. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Jackson, WY
Located in western Wyoming, Jackson is the tenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 9,577.
Arranged by age, 18.0% of the population is under 18, 11.5% is 18 to 24, 43.8% is 25 to 44, 20.5% is 45 to 64, and 6.2% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 31.9.
The racial mix of the city is 79.8% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 1.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 15.2% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. The population is 27.2% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 2.8 square miles. The city’s population density is 3,420 people per square mile.
11. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Cody, WY
Located in northwestern Wyoming, Cody is the eleventh largest city in the state with an estimated population of 9,520.
Grouped by age, 21.8% of the population is under 18, 7.0% is 18 to 24, 24.1% is 25 to 44, 28.9% is 45 to 64, and 18.2% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 42.4.
The racial composition of the city is 95.9% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.0% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. The population is 3.1% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 9.3 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,024 people per square mile.
12. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Rawlins, WY
Situated in southern Wyoming, Rawlins is the twelfth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 9,259.
Classified by age, 25.5% of the population is under 18, 9.5% is 18 to 24, 29.0% is 25 to 44, 26.8% is 45 to 64, and 9.2% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 34.3.
The racial complexion of the city is 84.7% White, 1.1% Black or African American, 1.3% Native American, 1.0% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 9.2% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. The population is 24.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 7.4 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,251 people per square mile.
13. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Lander, WY
Located in the western part of central Wyoming, Lander is the thirteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 7,487.
Categorized by age, 22.4% of the population is under 18, 7.9% is 18 to 24, 25.3% is 25 to 44, 27.3% is 45 to 64, and 17.1% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 40.3.
The racial profile of the city is 88.0% White, 0.2% Black or African American, 7.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 1.0% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. The population is 4.8% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 4.4 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,702 people per square mile.
14. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Torrington, WY
Situated in southeastern Wyoming, Torrington is the fourteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 6,501.
Sorted by age, 19.8% of the population is under 18, 10.9% is 18 to 24, 23.2% is 25 to 44, 26.8% is 45 to 64, and 19.3% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 41.4.
The racial makeup of the city is 93.2% White, 1.0% Black or African American, 0.9% Native American, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.0% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. The population is 11.3% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 3.6 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,806 people per square mile.
15. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Powell, WY
Located in northwestern Wyoming, Powell is the fifteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 6,314.
Arranged by age, 21.2% of the population is under 18, 19.1% is 18 to 24, 22.8% is 25 to 44, 20.3% is 45 to 64, and 16.6% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 31.9.
The racial mix of the city is 93.7% White, 0.4% Black or African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. The population is 9.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 3.7 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,706 people per square mile.
16. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Douglas, WY
Located in eastern Wyoming, Douglas is the sixteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 6,120.
Grouped by age, 27.7% of the population is under 18, 8.2% is 18 to 24, 27.5% is 25 to 44, 25.8% is 45 to 64, and 10.8% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 35.0.
The racial composition of the city is 94.4% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 2.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. The population is 7.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 5.1 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,200 people per square mile.
17. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Ranchettes, WY
Situated in southeastern Wyoming, Ranchettes is the seventeenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 5,798.
Classified by age, 22.0% of the population is under 18, 5.7% is 18 to 24, 19.1% is 25 to 44, 38.7% is 45 to 64, and 14.5% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 46.8.
The racial complexion of the city is 94.6% White, 0.9% Black or African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 1.4% from other races, and 1.6% from two or more races. The population is 6.0% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 51.4 square miles. The city’s population density is 113 people per square mile.
18. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Worland, WY
Located in northern Wyoming, Worland is the eighteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 5,487.
Categorized by age, 25.2% of the population is under 18, 7.1% is 18 to 24, 23.5% is 25 to 44, 26.5% is 45 to 64, and 17.7% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 39.8.
The racial profile of the city is 89.9% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 1.3% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 5.3% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. The population is 16.6% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 4.1 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,338 people per square mile.
19. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): Buffalo, WY
Situated in northern Wyoming, Buffalo is the nineteenth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 4,585.
Sorted by age, 23.0% of the population is under 18, 6.5% is 18 to 24, 23.4% is 25 to 44, 27.7% is 45 to 64, and 19.4% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 42.2.
The racial makeup of the city is 95.5% White, 0.3% Black or African American, 1.6% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. The population is 3.5% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 3.5 square miles. The city’s population density is 1,310 people per square mile.
20. Largest Cities in Wyoming (2011): South Greeley, WY
Located in southeastern Wyoming, South Greeley is the twentieth largest city in the state with an estimated population of 4,217.
Arranged by age, 28.1% of the population is under 18, 10.2% is 18 to 24, 28.5% is 25 to 44, 24.9% is 45 to 64, and 8.3% is 65 or older. The median age of the population is 31.8.
The racial mix of the city is 83.1% White, 2.3% Black or African American, 2.1% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 7.9% from other races, and 4.0% from two or more races. The population is 20.4% Hispanic or Latino of any race.
The land area of the city is 1.7 square miles. The city’s population density is 2,481 people per square mile.
Source(s):
“American Fact Finder,” U.S. Census Bureau
“Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2000,” U.S. Census Bureau
