How many black people live in Wyoming?

The Black population in Wyoming makes up only about 2.7% of the state's total population, which is significantly lower compared to the national average of 13.4%.

Although the overall Black population in Wyoming is relatively small, it has been steadily increasing over the past decade, growing by over 8% between 2010 and 2020.

The majority of Wyoming's Black residents live in the larger cities like Cheyenne and Casper, with smaller concentrations in more rural areas of the state.

Historically, the presence of Black people in Wyoming can be traced back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when a small number migrated to the state, often working in the railroad industry or as homesteaders.

Compared to other racial/ethnic groups in Wyoming, the Black population has the highest poverty rate at 36.5%, more than triple the state's overall poverty rate.

Despite the small Black population, Wyoming has seen an increase in racial diversity in recent years, with the non-White population growing faster than the White population.

Wyoming is one of only a few states where the Black population has a higher median age (35.2 years) compared to the statewide median age of 34.8 years.

Black residents in Wyoming have a lower educational attainment rate, with only 21.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to 28.1% for the overall state population.

The Black unemployment rate in Wyoming is 8.2%, which is higher than the state's overall unemployment rate of 5.1%.

Wyoming's Black population is relatively young, with a median age of 35.2 years compared to the state's overall median age of 34.8 years.

In terms of geographic distribution, the county with the highest percentage of Black residents is Laramie County, home to the city of Cheyenne, where they make up 4.1% of the population.

The Black population in Wyoming has a higher percentage of single-parent households (36.2%) compared to the statewide average of 27.8%.