Wyoming

Governor
Mark Gordon (Republican)

Population
588,753

Number of Senators
2 U.S. Senators

Number of Representatives
1 U.S. House member

Wyoming became the 44th state on July 10, 1890. Its civic identity reflects ranching, energy, mining, tourism, public lands, tribal nations, and the challenges of representing a large rural state with a small population. State government is centered in Cheyenne.

Overview

Wyoming became the 44th state on July 10, 1890. Its civic identity reflects ranching, energy, mining, tourism, public lands, tribal nations, and the challenges of representing a large rural state with a small population. State government is centered in Cheyenne.