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Wyoming, DE
Town in Kent County, Delaware.
Population
2,000
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,911
ZIP codes
0
Wyoming and its ZIP codes
Wyoming at a glance
- Wyoming is about 3.6 times as dense as Delaware as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,603, 18% below the Delaware median of $84,954.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $290,900 (17% below Delaware) and median rent is $1,558 a month.
Local data for Wyoming, DE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wyoming, DE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,603
Poverty rate
18.5%
Median home value
$290,900
Median rent
$1,558/mo
Homeownership
69.0%
Bachelor's or higher
34.4%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (376), Irish Americans (279), Italian Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kent County. PPP loans are for Wyoming.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,857
70,905 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,474
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.76B
FY 2026, $9,701 per person
How people get to work
Wyoming, DE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.7%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wyoming, DE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,037
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
822
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 28°F
47.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wyoming, DE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Wyoming
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CamdenTown | 1.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Rodney VillageCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| Highland AcresCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Kent AcresCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| WoodsideTown | 3 mi | 0.2 |
| Rising Sun-LebanonCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Woodside EastCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.7 |
| DoverCity | 3.8 mi | 23.8 |
| Dover Base HousingCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| ViolaTown | 4.9 mi | 0.2 |
| MagnoliaTown | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| RiverviewCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.6 |
| CheswoldTown | 7.1 mi | 1.8 |
| Little CreekTown | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| FeltonTown | 7.2 mi | 0.8 |
| HartlyTown | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wyoming, DE in?
- Wyoming is in Kent County, Delaware.
- What is the population of Wyoming, DE?
- About 2,000 people live in Wyoming, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wyoming?
- Nearby places include Camden (1.3 mi), Rodney Village (2 mi), Highland Acres (2.5 mi), Kent Acres (2.8 mi), Woodside (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023