Wyoming Sees Swift Increase in Elderly Population, Outstripping Most Other States
CHEYENNE – The elderly population (age 65 and over) in the state grew 2.9 percent between July 2024 and July 2025, according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. In comparison, Wyoming’s total population only grew 0.3 percent during the year. The…
An aging Wyoming presents big housing challenges
• Older residents tend to buy houses from the state’s limited stock, leaving few options for the workers they’ll depend on for care as they age. By Madelyn Beck, WyoFile.com– Wyoming faces an array of future affordable housing…