Wyoming Demographics

There is more to Wyoming that just farm land and farming. Wyoming is a large provider of coal. Also oil production is a large industry in Wyoming. Other industries that contribute to the local and national economy are the forestry and outdoor activities, tourism if you will. One of the largest industries in Wyoming is in retail. The economy of Wyoming has spurred a growth on entrepreneurs.
The major cities in Wyoming as listed by the US Census are Laramie, which is home to the University of Wyoming. Then there is Cheyenne, which is the State capital and home to F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Finally the last city citied is Casper, which is a hub for oil drilling. Other cities that help with the economy of Wyoming are Cody, which has a grand summer tourism attractions. The other major city is Jackson Hole, both Cody and Jackson Hole is gateways into Yellowstone National Park. The demographics of Wyoming are not reflective of the rest of the United States. As far as the female to male ration it is close to a 50/50 split a percentage point or two differences. Where the majority of the population is white, Wyoming is becoming more culturally diverse. The two other large ethnicities in Wyoming are Native Americans and Hispanics. This is followed by a Black and Asian population. The population does have a higher than the national average of graduating high school students. More of the people in Wyoming own their own homes that the national level.