Wyoming Migration
Wyoming gained a net 187 households in moves between states in the latest IRS data: 12.7K moved in and 12.5K moved out. The most arrivals came from Colorado, and the most leavers went to Colorado.
Migration in all 50 states →- Net flow
- +187
- households
- Total inbound
- 12.7K
- households moving in
- Total outbound
- 12.5K
- households moving out
- Income insight
- $80K / $69K
- Arrivals avg $80K vs Leavers avg $69K · Attracting higher earners
- Net people (Census)
- +6.5K
- 25.1K in · 18.6K out · consistent with IRS
Where People Come From
Top 10 states sending residents to Wyoming.
Households arriving, by origin state
| # | Origin state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 2.3K | $79K | |
| 2 | California | 1.1K | $144K | |
| 3 | Utah | 820 | $63K | |
| 4 | Texas | 757 | $87K | |
| 5 | Montana | 643 | $56K | |
| 6 | Idaho | 511 | $57K | |
| 7 | Arizona | 494 | $74K | |
| 8 | Florida | 453 | $72K | |
| 9 | Washington | 445 | $155K | |
| 10 | Oregon | 381 | $64K |
Where People Leave To
Top 10 states that Wyoming residents move to.
Households leaving, by destination state
| # | Destination state | Households | Avg AGI | People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colorado | 1.9K | $69K | |
| 2 | Utah | 958 | $64K | |
| 3 | Texas | 827 | $77K | |
| 4 | Montana | 700 | $60K | |
| 5 | Idaho | 645 | $72K | |
| 6 | Arizona | 619 | $72K | |
| 7 | California | 609 | $95K | |
| 8 | Florida | 501 | $110K | |
| 9 | South Dakota | 453 | $56K | |
| 10 | Nebraska | 387 | $51K |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where are people moving to Wyoming from?
The top state sending residents to Wyoming is Colorado with approximately 2.3K households. Other top origins include California, Utah, Texas.
Where do people leaving Wyoming go?
Residents leaving Wyoming most commonly move to Colorado (approximately 1.9K households). Other popular destinations include Utah, Texas, Montana.
Is Wyoming gaining or losing residents?
Wyoming is gaining residents with a net inflow of approximately 187 households, per IRS tax-return data. Total inbound: 12.7K, total outbound: 12.5K. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey, which counts people rather than households, shows a net +6.5K people (25.1K in, 18.6K out, ±5.6K), consistent with the IRS direction.