Wyoming Income and Careers
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As of 2010, the per capita income of Wyoming is $27,616, which is higher than the national average of $26,059. Wyoming median household income is $53,512, which has grown by 41.22% since 2000. The median household income growth rate is much higher than the national average rate of 19.17%. On average Wyoming residents spend 16.0 minutes per day commuting to work, which is lower than the national average of 23.7 minutes.
Per Capita Income, #18
| Wyoming | 27,616 USD |
| U.S. | 26,059 USD |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical per capita income data.
Median Individual Worker Income, see rank
| Wyoming | 28,739 USD |
| U.S. | 28,899 USD |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical median individual worker income data.
Male Median Individual Worker Income, see rank
| Wyoming | 37,153 USD |
| U.S. | 33,276 USD |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical male median individual worker income data.
Female Median Individual Worker Income, see rank
| Wyoming | 22,650 USD |
| U.S. | 24,157 USD |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical female median individual worker income data.
Household Income
Median Household Income, #17| Wyoming | 53,512 USD |
| U.S. | 50,046 USD |
| Wyoming | 66,710 USD |
| U.S. | 68,259 USD |
Median Household Income Growth Since 2000, #2
| Wyoming | 41.22% |
| U.S. | 19.17% |
Ranks: $10k or less, $10k-$20k, $20k-$30k, $30k-$40k, $40k-$50k, $50k-$75k, $75k-$100k, $100k-$150k, $150k-$200k, $200k or more
Household Income Other than Earnings
| Wyoming | U.S. | |||
| %+ | Average Amount | %+ | Average Amount | |
| Interest, Dividends, or Net Rental Income | 23.39% | $18,872, see rank | 21.82% | $14,452 |
| Social Security Income | 25.94% | $15,923, see rank | 28.42% | $16,236 |
| Public Assistance Income | 1.73% | $3,031, see rank | 2.86% | $3,936 |
| Retirement Income | 16.37% | $20,151, see rank | 17.45% | $22,006 |
+ The percentage of the total households that have the income.
*Based on 2010 data. View historical household income data.
Family Income
Median Family Income, see rank| Wyoming | 65,841 USD |
| U.S. | 60,609 USD |
| Wyoming | 79,216 USD |
| U.S. | 79,338 USD |
Ranks: $10k or less, $10k-$20k, $20k-$30k, $30k-$40k, $40k-$50k, $50k-$75k, $75k-$100k, $100k-$150k, $150k-$200k, $200k or more
*Based on 2010 data. View historical family income data.
Median Household Income by Races
| Wyoming | U.S. | |
| White | $54,061, see rank | $52,480 |
| Black | $25,347, see rank | $33,578 |
| Hispanic | $47,313, see rank | $40,165 |
| Asian | $90,008, see rank | $67,022 |
| American Indian, Alaska Native | $44,107, see rank | $35,062 |
| One Race, Other | $46,164, see rank | $38,230 |
| Two or More Races | $35,749, see rank | $43,597 |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical median household income by races data.
Median Household Income by Age
| Wyoming | U.S. | |
| less than 25 | $31,186, see rank | $24,143 |
| 25 to 44 | $57,509, see rank | $54,024 |
| 45 to 64 | $67,056, see rank | $60,683 |
| 65 or over | $33,777, see rank | $34,381 |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical median household income by age data.
Employment Status
| Wyoming | % | U.S. | |
| Population 16 Years and Over | 442,306 | see rank | 243,832,923 |
| Male1 | 225,011 | 50.87%, see rank | 48.62% |
| Male, In Labor Force:2 | 167,042 | 74.24%, see rank | 69.78% |
| Male, In Armed Forces2 | 2,516 | 1.12%, see rank | 0.76% |
| Male, Civilian2 | 164,526 | 73.12%, see rank | 69.03% |
| Male, Civilian, Employed3 | 154,036 | 93.62%, see rank | 88.43% |
| Male, Civilian, Unemployed3 | 10,490 | 6.38%, see rank | 11.57% |
| Male, Not in Labor Force2 | 57,969 | 25.76%, see rank | 30.22% |
| Female1 | 217,295 | 49.13%, see rank | 51.38% |
| Female, In Labor Force:2 | 135,071 | 62.16%, see rank | 59.26% |
| Female, In Armed Forces2 | 204 | 0.09%, see rank | 0.12% |
| Female, Civilian2 | 134,867 | 62.07%, see rank | 59.13% |
| Female, Civilian, Employed3 | 126,578 | 93.85%, see rank | 89.99% |
| Female, Civilian, Unemployed3 | 8,289 | 6.15%, see rank | 10.01% |
| Female, Not in Labor Force2 | 82,224 | 37.84%, see rank | 40.74% |
1 Percentage of the population of 16 years and over.
2 Percentage of the population of 16 years and over for the gender.
3 Percentage of the Civilian for the gender.
2 Percentage of the population of 16 years and over for the gender.
3 Percentage of the Civilian for the gender.
*Based on 2010 data. View historical employment status data.
Commuting to Work
| Wyoming | % | U.S. | |
| Workers 16 Years and Over | 278,970 | 100% | 136,941,010 |
| Car, Truck, or Van—Drove Alone | 211,869 | 75.95%, see rank | 76.57% |
| Car, Truck, or Van—Carpooled | 30,849 | 11.06%, see rank | 9.69% |
| Public Transportation | 4,738 | 1.70%, see rank | 4.94% |
| Walked | 12,154 | 4.36%, see rank | 2.77% |
| Other Means | 5,713 | 2.05%, see rank | 1.70% |
| Worked at Home | 13,647 | 4.89%, see rank | 4.33% |
Mean Travel Time to Work, see rank
| Wyoming | 16.0 minutes |
| U.S. | 23.7 minutes |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical commuting to work data.
Careers
Occupation
| Wyoming | % | U.S. | |
| Civilian Employed, 16 Years and Over | 280,614 | - | 139,033,928 |
| Male1 | 154,036 | 54.89%, see rank | 52.06% |
| Management, Professional, and Related Occupations2 | 44,564 | 28.93%, see rank | 32.77% |
| Service Occupations2 | 19,283 | 12.52%, see rank | 14.98% |
| Sales and Office Occupations2 | 20,665 | 13.42%, see rank | 17.82% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations2 | 2,823 | 1.83%, see rank | 1.17% |
| Construction, Extraction, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations2 | 25,590 | 16.61%, see rank | 9.50% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving Occupations2 | 28,481 | 18.49%, see rank | 17.70% |
| Female1 | 126,578 | 45.11%, see rank | 47.94% |
| Management, Professional, and Related Occupations2 | 48,094 | 38.00%, see rank | 39.40% |
| Service Occupations2 | 26,495 | 20.93%, see rank | 21.33% |
| Sales and Office Occupations2 | 44,045 | 34.80%, see rank | 32.73% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations2 | 834 | 0.66%, see rank | 0.30% |
| Construction, Extraction, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations2 | 962 | 0.76%, see rank | 0.29% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving Occupations2 | 6,034 | 4.77%, see rank | 5.67% |
1 Percentage of the civilian employed, 16 years and over.
2 Percentage of the civilian employed, 16 years and over for the gender.
2 Percentage of the civilian employed, 16 years and over for the gender.
Industry
| Wyoming | % | U.S. | |
| Civilian Employed, 16 Years and Over | 280,614 | 100% | 139,033,928 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, Hunting, Mining | 33,228 | 11.84%, see rank | 1.90% |
| Construction | 22,103 | 7.88%, see rank | 6.25% |
| Manufacturing | 13,954 | 4.97%, see rank | 10.39% |
| Wholesale Trade | 5,483 | 1.95%, see rank | 2.83% |
| Retail Trade | 32,354 | 11.53%, see rank | 11.65% |
| Transportation, Warehousing, Utilities | 16,631 | 5.93%, see rank | 4.92% |
| Information | 3,878 | 1.38%, see rank | 2.17% |
| Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, Rental, Leasing | 10,732 | 3.82%, see rank | 6.67% |
| Professional, Scientific, Management, Administrative, Waste Management Services | 18,227 | 6.50%, see rank | 10.58% |
| Educational Services, Health Care, Social Assistance | 65,643 | 23.39%, see rank | 23.24% |
| Arts, Entertainment, Recreation, Accommodation, Food Services | 25,932 | 9.24%, see rank | 9.25% |
| Public Administration | 19,927 | 7.10%, see rank | 5.17% |
| Other Services, Except Public Administration | 12,522 | 4.46%, see rank | 4.97% |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical careers data.
Poverty Level
| Wyoming | % | U.S. | |
| Population in Poverty | 61,577 | 11.17%, see rank | 15.33% |
| Family in Poverty | 10,619 | 7.20%, see rank | 11.28% |
*Based on 2010 data. View historical poverty level data.