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Wyoming
Population, Area, and Density
The population of Wyoming is 584,153 people based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2014 estimate. Wyoming is ranked number 52 out of 56 U.S. States and Territories in terms of highest population. This is 89.9% below the national average of 5,763,868 people.
The total area in Wyoming is 97,813.2 square miles. There state is 99.3% land and 0.7% water. The population density in Wyoming is 6.0 people per square mile (55th out of 56).
Population Density Calculation
Population Density = Total Population ÷ Total Land AreaPopulation Density = 584,153 people ÷ 97,093.1 sq mi
Population Density = 6.0 people per sq mile
Population
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 584,153 (52nd out of 56) | 563,626 (52nd out of 56) | 493,782 (52nd out of 56) |
| National Average | 5,763,868 | 5,586,545 | 5,100,365 |
| Difference | 89.9% below avg | 89.9% below avg | 90.3% below avg |
Area
| Miles2 | Kilometers2 | Acres | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Area | 97,813.2 mi2 | 253,335 km2 | 62,600,345 acres | (10th out of 56) |
| Land Area | 97,093.1 mi2 | 251,470 km2 | 62,139,494 acres | (99.3%) |
| Water Area | 719.7 mi2 | 1,864 km2 | 460,604 acres | (0.7%) |
| National Average | 4,821.4 mi2 | 12,487 km2 | 3,085,666 acres |
Population Density
| 2014 | 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Density (people per sq mi) | 6.0 (55th out of 56) | 5.8 (55th out of 56) | 5.1 (55th out of 56) |
| Average (people per sq mi) | 434.9 | 415.6 | 398.2 |
| Difference | 98.6% below avg | 98.6% below avg | 98.7% below avg |