Wyoming
“The Equality State”
What Makes Wyoming Beautiful
Wyoming is the wild heart of the American West, home to Yellowstone's geothermal wonders and Old Faithful, the cathedral-like peaks of the Grand Tetons, and Devils Tower rising mysteriously from the prairie. Vast open ranges stretch under enormous skies, and the Wind River Range shelters some of the most remote wilderness in the lower 48 states.
Key Metrics
0.6M
Population
$45.8B
GDP
+2.5%
GDP Growth (5yr)
$67.1K
Median Income
6.5%
Tax Burden
History
John Colter explores Yellowstone region, first European American to do so
Wyoming Territory grants women the right to vote, first in America
Yellowstone established as the world's first national park
Admitted as the 44th state
Devils Tower becomes the first US National Monument
Top Cities
Cheyenne
65K
State capital; Frontier Days rodeo; railroad heritage
Casper
59K
Oil city; Oregon Trail landmark; Casper Mountain
Gillette
33K
Energy Capital of the Nation; coal mining hub
Laramie
32K
University of Wyoming; Medicine Bow country
Rock Springs
23K
Gateway to Flaming Gorge; mining community
Economy & Industry
Core Industries
Natural Resources
Energy Portfolio
Budget & Fiscal Health
$5.8B
State Budget
$5.5B
State Revenue
$-0.3B
Fiscal Balance
Social Indicators
9.8%
Poverty Rate
28.2%
College Degree
10.5%
Uninsured
225/100K
Crime Rate
Where is Wyoming Headed?
GDP Projections ($B)
| Scenario | 1yr | 5yr | 10yr | 25yr | 50yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optimistic | $46B | $47B | $49B | $54B | $63B |
| Baseline | $46B | $47B | $48B | $52B | $59B |
| Pessimistic | $46B | $46B | $47B | $49B | $53B |
Political Landscape
R+25