The capital of Wyoming is Cheyenne.
The Postal Code for Wyoming: WY
The typical abbreviation for Wyoming: Wyo.
Time Zone:
The state of Wyoming is in the Mountain Time (MST/MDT) zone and observes daylight saving time.
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When the people of Wyoming refer to themselves: Wyomingite
Population: According to the 2006 Census estimates, Wyoming has a population of 515,004 people.
This represents 0.17% of the national total, making it the 50th most populous state.
The following are population changes since the last Census. The population counts after year 2000 are estimates.
| Year | Population | Change |
| 2006 | 515,004 | +1.22% since 2005 |
| 2005 | 508,798 | +0.65% since 2004 |
| 2004 | 505,534 | +0.81% since 2003 |
| 2003 | 501,490 | +0.50% since 2002 |
| 2002 | 498,973 | +0.99% since 2001 |
| 2001 | 494,067 | No significant change since 2000 |
| 2000 | 493,782 | Last Census Count |
Area:
The area of Wyoming is 97,814 square miles (253,337.10 km²).
This represents 2.58% of the national total.
Wyoming ranks as the 10th largest state.
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Density:
The population density of Wyoming is 5.30 people per square mile (2.05 people/km²).
Wyoming ranks 49th in population density.
Nicknames for Wyoming: "The Equality State"; "The Cowboy State"
State Motto: "Equal Rights"
State Bird: Western Meadowlark (sturnella neglecta)
State Tree: Cottonwood (populus sargentii)
State Flower: Indian Paintbrush (castilleja linariaefolia)
State Song: "Wyoming"
Statehood:
Wyoming became the 44th state on Jul 10, 1890.
Useful State Links
The state website for Wyoming can be found at:
The portal for Wyoming tourism:
For information about Wyoming fishing regulations and licenses requirements:
For information about Wyoming hunting regulations and licenses requirements:
Communities Ranked by Population (Top-15)
 
| Rank | City | 2005
Population | National
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| 1 | Cheyenne | 55,731 | |
| 2 | Casper | 51,738 | |
| 3 | Laramie | 26,050 | |
| 4 | Gillette | 22,685 | |
| 5 | Rock Springs | 18,772 | |
| 6 | Sheridan | 16,333 | |
| 7 | Green River | 11,787 | |
| 8 | Evanston | 11,459 | |
| 9 | Riverton | 9,430 | |
| 10 | Rawlins | 8,658 | |
| 11 | Cody | 9,100 | |
| 12 | Jackson | 9,038 | |
| 13 | Lander | 6,898 | |
| 14 | Torrington | 5,533 | |
| 15 | Powell | 5,288 | |
Miscellaneous Information
| Census Region: 4 (West) |
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| Census Division: 8 (Mountain) |
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| State FIPS-55 Code: 56 |
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| Office of Management and Budget (OMB): Region VIII / Region 8 |
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| ISO-3166-2 Code: US-WY |
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