Wyoming has a population of 581,836. In the year 2020, 3 people were killed by police in Wyoming, that number increased 50.0% over the previous year. The state ranks in the #43 position in violent crimes per 100k population, and #11 in total police killings per 100k people. The largest minority in the state are Hispanics which represent 9.79 percent of the population followed by Native Americans at 2.19%.
| General Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| State Population | 581,836 |
| Black Population | 5,149 |
| Black Population % | 0.88% |
| White Population | 489,559 |
| White Population % | 84.14% |
| Hispanic Population | 56,966 |
| Hispanic Population % | 9.79% |
| Police Killings | (2013-2020) |
|---|---|
| Total killed by police | 19 |
| Blacks killed by police | 0 |
| Whites killed by police | 12 |
| Hispanics killed by police | 2 |
| Crime Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 212.2 per 100k |
| Incarceration Rate | 560.0 per 100k |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| Most dangerous city | Cheyenne |
