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Wyoming
State Facts
There are more men than women in Wyoming. The overall gender ratio is 104 men to 100 women.
The Wyoming flag was adopted on March 4, 1917. The flag has been ranked the 16th best U.S. flag by a leading Vexillology Organization.
The Wyoming quarter was the 44th quarter released overall. The quarter was released on September 4, 2007.
Recent estimates put Wyoming's population at around 584,000 people (52nd out of 56).The population density is 6.0 people per square mile (55th out of 56).
Someone from Wyoming is known as a Wyomingite. View our List of Adjectival and Demonyms for all the States.
Wyoming was the 44th state when it joined the United States on July 10, 1890. Prior to 1890, Wyoming was known as "Wyoming Territory."
Essential Wyoming Facts
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WY
Postal Code
The Wyoming postal code is WY. This abbreviation has been used since the USPS first established official codes in October 1963. -
Gender Ratio
Gender Ratio: 104 Men to 100 Women
Male Population: 298,042 men
Female Population: 286,111 women
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State Quarter
The Wyoming Quarter was released in September 09, 2007.
Total Mintage: 0.56 billion.
Engraver: Norman E. Nemeth -
Population and Area
Population: 584,153 people
Land Area: 97,093 square miles
Population Density: 584,153 people per square mile
Areas Codes in Wyoming (7)
- 208
- 307
- 406
- 435
- 605
- 712
- 970
Wyoming Counties (23)
| County | Top Cities |
|---|---|
| Albany County | Bosler, Buford, Centennial, Garrett, Jelm, and Laramie |
| Big Horn County | Basin, Burlington, Byron, Cowley, Deaver, and Emblem |
| Campbell County | Gillette, Recluse, Rozet, Weston, and Wright |
| Carbon County | Baggs, Dixon, Elk Mountain, Encampment, Hanna, and Medicine Bow |
| Converse County | Douglas, Glenrock, Lost Springs, and Shawnee |
| Crook County | Aladdin, Alva, Beulah, Devils Tower, Hulett, and Moorcroft |
| Fremont County | Arapahoe, Crowheart, Dubois, Fort Washakie, Hiland, and Hudson |
| Goshen County | Fort Laramie, Hawk Springs, Huntley, Jay Em, Lagrange, and Lingle |
| Hot Springs County | Kirby and Thermopolis |
| Johnson County | Buffalo, Kaycee, Linch, and Saddlestring |
| Laramie County | Albin, Burns, Carpenter, Cheyenne, Fe Warren Afb, and Granite Canon |
| Lincoln County | Afton, Alpine, Auburn, Bedford, Cokeville, and Diamondville |
| Natrona County | Alcova, Arminto, Casper, Edgerton, Evansville, and Midwest |
| Niobrara County | Lance Creek, Lusk, Manville, and Van Tassell |
| Park County | Cody, Meeteetse, Powell, Ralston, Wapiti, and Yellowstone National Park |
| Platte County | Chugwater, Glendo, Guernsey, Hartville, and Wheatland |
| Sheridan County | Arvada, Banner, Big Horn, Clearmont, Dayton, and Leiter |
| Sublette County | Big Piney, Bondurant, Boulder, Cora, Daniel, and Pinedale |
| Sweetwater County | Bairoil, Farson, Granger, Green River, Little America, and Mc Kinnon |
| Teton County | Alta, Jackson, Kelly, Moose, Moran, and Teton Village |
| Uinta County | Evanston, Fort Bridger, Lonetree, Lyman, Mountain View, and Robertson |
| Washakie County | Ten Sleep and Worland |
| Weston County | Four Corners, Newcastle, Osage, and Upton |