Who’s Moving To and From Wyoming?
In the latest Census data (2022), Wyoming gained about 177 more residents from other states than it lost — a net inflow. The most people arrive from Colorado, and the largest number leaving head to Colorado.
Top states moving into Wyoming
- Colorado 4,780
- California 2,485
- Utah 2,066
- Texas 1,562
- Montana 1,337
Net interstate migration: +177 more people moved in than out (vs. the other 49 states).
Source: US Census Bureau, ACS State-to-State Migration Flows · as of 2022 · methodology
Where Wyoming residents go: the biggest destinations are Colorado, Texas and Utah. The single largest stream runs to Colorado — about 2,978 people in a year. In total, roughly 27,775 residents left Wyoming for another state, versus about 27,952 who moved in.
Who moves to Wyoming: the largest inbound flows come from Colorado, California and Utah, led by Colorado with about 4,780 arrivals. These corridors tend to reflect geography, job markets, and — increasingly — the gap in taxes and cost of living between the two states.
Why people come: Wyoming is a net magnet, and its profile explains why — no state income tax and a below-average cost of living let a paycheck stretch further than in the pricier states that feed it. Arrivals from Colorado and other high-cost states are a large part of the story.
Thinking about joining one of these moves? The honest comparison is your full tax-and-cost picture, not one line of it. A move between Wyoming and Colorado can change your take-home pay and monthly costs by more than people expect — worth running the numbers before you decide.
Compare Wyoming with any state in the comparison tool, check your take-home pay and cost of living, or see the national picture in the states Americans are fleeing and the state rankings.
Frequently asked questions
- Are people leaving Wyoming?
- On net, no — Wyoming gains more residents from other states than it loses, with a net inflow of about 177 in 2022. The most people arrive from Colorado.
- Which state do most people move to from Wyoming?
- Colorado is the top destination for people leaving Wyoming, with about 2,978 moves in the latest year, followed by Texas and Utah.
- Which states do people move to Wyoming from?
- The largest inbound flows to Wyoming come from Colorado, California and Utah, led by Colorado with about 4,780 arrivals.