Wyoming Authority

Wyoming is a middle-income small town of 2,000 with home prices 1.2× below the Delaware median.

Wyoming, Delaware

Wyoming is one of the smaller incorporated places in Kent County, Delaware, with a population of 2,000. Median household income is $69,603.

Definition and scope

Wyoming sits within Kent County, Delaware, one of Delaware's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Dover, DE metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Wyoming has approximately 2,000 residents. The median age is 36.4 years. Roughly 69% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $290,900.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 64.7%
• Black or African American: 21.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 8.8%
• Asian: 1.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Wyoming is $69,603. Poverty rate stands at 18.5%. Unemployment rate at last release was 6.6%. Educational attainment: 34.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Wyoming:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Johnsons Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Kent County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Newark, Delaware.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 47 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 7b.

References

• Delaware State Authority — state-level reference for Delaware.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.