Wyoming Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Wyoming?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wyoming is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 81.4% of the total population.

Q: Is Wyoming becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Wyoming has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 32.5/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Wyoming

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Wyoming Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

582,397

Diversity Score

32.5

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

81.4%%

Wyoming Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Wyoming Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Wyoming has increased significantly.

Wyoming Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	473,791	81.4%
Hispanic or Latino	62,047	10.7%
Two or More Races	23,284	4.0%
Native American	9,221	1.6%
Black / African American	4,895	0.8%
Asian	4,565	0.8%
Other Race	4,266	0.7%
Pacific Islander	328	0.1%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Wyoming

The largest racial or ethnic group in Wyoming is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 81.4% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Wyoming has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 32.5/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.

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