Social Data

The total estimated population is 493,782. Density is very low at 5 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 484,899; Black: 454,670; Two or More Races: 12,301; Asian: 11,133; American Indian: 3,722; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 2,771; Other Race: 302; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 493,782 (100%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 0 (0%)

There are 11,205 foreign born residents, of which 45.7% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 3,906; Canada: 1,131; Germany: 753; United Kingdom: 717; Korea: 420; Philippines: 385; Japan: 310; U.S. Born: This State: 209,687; West: 110,420; Midwest: 103,968; South: 35,042; Northeast: 19,659;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 36 years.

Age Distribution

There are 24,318 married couples with children and 17,342 single-parent households (505 men, 16,837 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $37,892 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Wyoming: $37,892;

11% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Wyoming: 11%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 154,651; Government: 49,187; Self-employed: 17,201; Unpaid family work: 4,947; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 72,258; Sales and office: 58,397; Professional and related: 43,244; Service: 40,290; Construction, extraction, and maintenance: 35,567; Office and administrative support: 33,480;

The average commute time is 19 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 180,733; Car or truck (carpooled): 31,630; Walked: 10,548; Worked at home: 10,299; Public transportation: 3,421; Bicycle: 1,353; Motorcycle: 185;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Wyoming.

Housing Data

There are 223,854 housing units, of which 153,425 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 135,514; Renter: 58,094; Vacant: 30,246; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 89,041; Not Mortgaged: 46,473;

The median single family home value is $96,600.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Wyoming: $825;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Wyoming: $373;

The average household size is 2 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 31,079; 1940 to 1949: 15,435; 1950 to 1959: 24,680; 1960 to 1969: 23,048; 1970 to 1979: 59,700; 1980 to 1989: 38,803; 1990 to 1994: 10,382; 1995 to 1998: 15,752; 1999 to March 2000: 4,975;

1.9% of homes lack plumbing and 3.2% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Utility Gas: 122,975; Electricity: 36,026; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 21,658; Wood: 8,574;

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