Wyoming

Wyoming is a state of the western United States. While a small portion of the eastern section of the state is within the Great Plains, the majority is dominated by numerous distinct mountain ranges. Wyoming is also the least populous U.S. state, although Alaska has a lower population density. The capital and largest city of Wyoming is Cheyenne.

Demographics

Population

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• 2004 Population estimate – 506,529
• Foreign-born population – 11,000 (2.2%)
• Population Rank: 51st of the 50 states and the District of Columbia

Race

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The racial makeup of Wyoming:

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• 88.9% White
• 6.4% Hispanic
• 2.3% Native American
• 0.8% Black
• 0.6% Asian
• 1.8% Mixed race

The five largest ancestry groups in Wyoming are: German (25.9%), English (15.9%), Irish (13.3%), American (6.5%), Norwegian (4.3%).

Related Topics:
German - English - Irish - American - Norwegian

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Religion

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The religious affiliations of the people of Wyoming are shown in the table below:

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• Christian – 78%
• Protestant – 53%
• Lutheran – 9%
• Baptist – 9%
• Methodist – 6%
• Presbyterian – 4%
• Episcopal – 4%
• Other Protestant or general Protestant – 21%
• Roman Catholic – 18%
• Mormon – 7%
• Other Religions – 1%
• Non-Religious – 21%