Equality State News

Of the 576,641 citizens living in Wyoming in 2021, 95.1% said they were only one race, while 4.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Wyoming who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 88.6% or 511,179 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Wyoming is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this article was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Wyoming.

	Estimated Total
White	511,179
Multiracial	28,437
Some Other Race	13,317
American Indian or Alaska Native	12,987
African American	5,242
Asian	5,046
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	433

Source: US Census Bureau