Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Wyoming
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April 15, 2021
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Counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Wyoming
In certain corners of the U.S., the only way you’ll ever be considered a local is if you were born there. Elsewhere, particularly in major metropolitan centers, the constant influx of new businesses, college students, and families can transform neighborhoods every few years and certainly decade over decade.
Americans change their addresses at higher rates than most other countries, but that “move, move, move” mentality may be shifting. In 2016, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that only 11.2% of respondents had moved within the last year. Additionally, 72% of Americans reported living in or close to the city they grew up in. To learn more about where people are staying put, Stacker compiled a list of counties with the most born-and-bred residents in Wyoming using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked by the highest percentage of residents that were born in the state as of 2019.
Keep reading to discover which counties in your state have the most born-and-bred residents.
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#23. Teton County
- Population: 23,280
- Born in Wyoming: 5,041 (21.7% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 15,399 (66.1% of population)
--- Midwest (14.0%), Northeast (14.1%), South (14.6%), West (23.3%)
- Born in another country: 2,742 (11.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.4%), Asia (1.0%), Europe (1.9%), Latin America (7.8%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.4%)
- Born in Wyoming: 5,041 (21.7% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 15,399 (66.1% of population)
--- Midwest (14.0%), Northeast (14.1%), South (14.6%), West (23.3%)
- Born in another country: 2,742 (11.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.4%), Asia (1.0%), Europe (1.9%), Latin America (7.8%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.4%)
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#22. Crook County
- Population: 7,472
- Born in Wyoming: 2,119 (28.4% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 5,194 (69.5% of population)
--- Midwest (44.6%), Northeast (5.4%), South (4.4%), West (15.1%)
- Born in another country: 136 (1.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.4%), Asia (0.6%), Europe (0.0%), Latin America (0.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 2,119 (28.4% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 5,194 (69.5% of population)
--- Midwest (44.6%), Northeast (5.4%), South (4.4%), West (15.1%)
- Born in another country: 136 (1.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.4%), Asia (0.6%), Europe (0.0%), Latin America (0.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#21. Weston County
- Population: 7,049
- Born in Wyoming: 2,381 (33.8% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 4,487 (63.7% of population)
--- Midwest (39.8%), Northeast (2.6%), South (4.5%), West (16.8%)
- Born in another country: 120 (1.7% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.5%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.2%), North America (1.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 2,381 (33.8% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 4,487 (63.7% of population)
--- Midwest (39.8%), Northeast (2.6%), South (4.5%), West (16.8%)
- Born in another country: 120 (1.7% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.5%), Europe (0.1%), Latin America (0.2%), North America (1.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#20. Sublette County
- Population: 9,880
- Born in Wyoming: 3,610 (36.5% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 5,710 (57.8% of population)
--- Midwest (15.7%), Northeast (3.0%), South (4.5%), West (34.6%)
- Born in another country: 430 (4.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (3.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 3,610 (36.5% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 5,710 (57.8% of population)
--- Midwest (15.7%), Northeast (3.0%), South (4.5%), West (34.6%)
- Born in another country: 430 (4.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (3.8%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#19. Carbon County
- Population: 15,247
- Born in Wyoming: 5,654 (37.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 8,734 (57.3% of population)
--- Midwest (16.2%), Northeast (3.0%), South (8.1%), West (30.0%)
- Born in another country: 827 (5.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.2%), Asia (0.7%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (4.2%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 5,654 (37.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 8,734 (57.3% of population)
--- Midwest (16.2%), Northeast (3.0%), South (8.1%), West (30.0%)
- Born in another country: 827 (5.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.2%), Asia (0.7%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (4.2%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#18. Platte County
- Population: 8,582
- Born in Wyoming: 3,185 (37.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 5,103 (59.5% of population)
--- Midwest (27.7%), Northeast (4.9%), South (4.9%), West (22.0%)
- Born in another country: 257 (3.0% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (1.0%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (1.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.2%)
- Born in Wyoming: 3,185 (37.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 5,103 (59.5% of population)
--- Midwest (27.7%), Northeast (4.9%), South (4.9%), West (22.0%)
- Born in another country: 257 (3.0% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (1.0%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (1.3%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.2%)
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#17. Uinta County
- Population: 20,479
- Born in Wyoming: 7,807 (38.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 11,950 (58.4% of population)
--- Midwest (8.5%), Northeast (1.3%), South (4.2%), West (44.4%)
- Born in another country: 594 (2.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (2.2%), North America (0.2%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 7,807 (38.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 11,950 (58.4% of population)
--- Midwest (8.5%), Northeast (1.3%), South (4.2%), West (44.4%)
- Born in another country: 594 (2.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (2.2%), North America (0.2%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#16. Albany County
- Population: 38,390
- Born in Wyoming: 14,761 (38.5% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 20,576 (53.6% of population)
--- Midwest (16.8%), Northeast (4.1%), South (6.9%), West (25.9%)
- Born in another country: 2,784 (7.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.8%), Asia (3.0%), Europe (1.2%), Latin America (1.9%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 14,761 (38.5% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 20,576 (53.6% of population)
--- Midwest (16.8%), Northeast (4.1%), South (6.9%), West (25.9%)
- Born in another country: 2,784 (7.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.8%), Asia (3.0%), Europe (1.2%), Latin America (1.9%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#15. Laramie County
- Population: 98,320
- Born in Wyoming: 38,114 (38.8% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 56,027 (57.0% of population)
--- Midwest (18.9%), Northeast (4.8%), South (10.0%), West (22.9%)
- Born in another country: 3,363 (3.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.8%), Europe (0.6%), Latin America (1.7%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 38,114 (38.8% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 56,027 (57.0% of population)
--- Midwest (18.9%), Northeast (4.8%), South (10.0%), West (22.9%)
- Born in another country: 3,363 (3.4% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.8%), Europe (0.6%), Latin America (1.7%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#14. Lincoln County
- Population: 19,274
- Born in Wyoming: 7,726 (40.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 10,868 (56.4% of population)
--- Midwest (6.9%), Northeast (5.2%), South (3.2%), West (41.2%)
- Born in another country: 545 (2.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (1.9%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 7,726 (40.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 10,868 (56.4% of population)
--- Midwest (6.9%), Northeast (5.2%), South (3.2%), West (41.2%)
- Born in another country: 545 (2.8% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (1.9%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#13. Park County
- Population: 29,148
- Born in Wyoming: 11,924 (40.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 16,442 (56.4% of population)
--- Midwest (19.4%), Northeast (5.3%), South (7.4%), West (24.3%)
- Born in another country: 718 (2.5% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.6%), Europe (0.9%), Latin America (0.5%), North America (0.5%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 11,924 (40.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 16,442 (56.4% of population)
--- Midwest (19.4%), Northeast (5.3%), South (7.4%), West (24.3%)
- Born in another country: 718 (2.5% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.6%), Europe (0.9%), Latin America (0.5%), North America (0.5%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#12. Campbell County
- Population: 47,409
- Born in Wyoming: 19,912 (42.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 25,741 (54.3% of population)
--- Midwest (24.2%), Northeast (2.6%), South (6.5%), West (20.9%)
- Born in another country: 1,448 (3.1% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.5%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (2.2%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 19,912 (42.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 25,741 (54.3% of population)
--- Midwest (24.2%), Northeast (2.6%), South (6.5%), West (20.9%)
- Born in another country: 1,448 (3.1% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.5%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (2.2%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#11. Niobrara County
- Population: 2,422
- Born in Wyoming: 1,022 (42.2% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,389 (57.3% of population)
--- Midwest (23.7%), Northeast (0.9%), South (7.8%), West (24.9%)
- Born in another country: 7 (0.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.0%), Latin America (0.0%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 1,022 (42.2% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 1,389 (57.3% of population)
--- Midwest (23.7%), Northeast (0.9%), South (7.8%), West (24.9%)
- Born in another country: 7 (0.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.0%), Latin America (0.0%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#10. Goshen County
- Population: 13,342
- Born in Wyoming: 5,678 (42.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 7,463 (55.9% of population)
--- Midwest (29.0%), Northeast (2.0%), South (6.1%), West (18.8%)
- Born in another country: 172 (1.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (0.7%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 5,678 (42.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 7,463 (55.9% of population)
--- Midwest (29.0%), Northeast (2.0%), South (6.1%), West (18.8%)
- Born in another country: 172 (1.3% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.3%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (0.7%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#9. Johnson County
- Population: 8,487
- Born in Wyoming: 3,701 (43.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 4,637 (54.6% of population)
--- Midwest (20.2%), Northeast (4.2%), South (8.0%), West (22.2%)
- Born in another country: 95 (1.1% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.2%), North America (0.4%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 3,701 (43.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 4,637 (54.6% of population)
--- Midwest (20.2%), Northeast (4.2%), South (8.0%), West (22.2%)
- Born in another country: 95 (1.1% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (0.2%), North America (0.4%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#8. Sweetwater County
- Population: 43,521
- Born in Wyoming: 19,410 (44.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 21,529 (49.5% of population)
--- Midwest (9.3%), Northeast (3.0%), South (6.4%), West (30.8%)
- Born in another country: 2,033 (4.7% of population)
--- Africa (0.2%), Asia (0.6%), Europe (0.9%), Latin America (2.9%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 19,410 (44.6% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 21,529 (49.5% of population)
--- Midwest (9.3%), Northeast (3.0%), South (6.4%), West (30.8%)
- Born in another country: 2,033 (4.7% of population)
--- Africa (0.2%), Asia (0.6%), Europe (0.9%), Latin America (2.9%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#7. Sheridan County
- Population: 30,140
- Born in Wyoming: 13,696 (45.4% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 15,712 (52.1% of population)
--- Midwest (18.9%), Northeast (4.1%), South (5.1%), West (23.9%)
- Born in another country: 612 (2.0% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.5%), Europe (0.7%), Latin America (0.6%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 13,696 (45.4% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 15,712 (52.1% of population)
--- Midwest (18.9%), Northeast (4.1%), South (5.1%), West (23.9%)
- Born in another country: 612 (2.0% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.5%), Europe (0.7%), Latin America (0.6%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#6. Hot Springs County
- Population: 4,607
- Born in Wyoming: 2,120 (46.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,462 (53.4% of population)
--- Midwest (16.8%), Northeast (3.5%), South (7.3%), West (25.8%)
- Born in another country: 10 (0.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (0.0%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 2,120 (46.0% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 2,462 (53.4% of population)
--- Midwest (16.8%), Northeast (3.5%), South (7.3%), West (25.8%)
- Born in another country: 10 (0.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (0.0%), North America (0.0%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#5. Big Horn County
- Population: 11,882
- Born in Wyoming: 5,576 (46.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 5,919 (49.8% of population)
--- Midwest (13.7%), Northeast (2.2%), South (7.0%), West (26.8%)
- Born in another country: 348 (2.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (1.9%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 5,576 (46.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 5,919 (49.8% of population)
--- Midwest (13.7%), Northeast (2.2%), South (7.0%), West (26.8%)
- Born in another country: 348 (2.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.1%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (1.9%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#4. Converse County
- Population: 13,921
- Born in Wyoming: 6,607 (47.5% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 7,001 (50.3% of population)
--- Midwest (23.7%), Northeast (2.8%), South (6.7%), West (17.0%)
- Born in another country: 265 (1.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (1.1%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 6,607 (47.5% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 7,001 (50.3% of population)
--- Midwest (23.7%), Northeast (2.8%), South (6.7%), West (17.0%)
- Born in another country: 265 (1.9% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.2%), Europe (0.2%), Latin America (1.1%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#3. Natrona County
- Population: 80,333
- Born in Wyoming: 40,695 (50.7% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 37,207 (46.3% of population)
--- Midwest (15.5%), Northeast (2.6%), South (7.2%), West (21.0%)
- Born in another country: 1,752 (2.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.3%), Asia (0.5%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (1.0%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 40,695 (50.7% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 37,207 (46.3% of population)
--- Midwest (15.5%), Northeast (2.6%), South (7.2%), West (21.0%)
- Born in another country: 1,752 (2.2% of population)
--- Africa (0.3%), Asia (0.5%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (1.0%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#2. Washakie County
- Population: 8,027
- Born in Wyoming: 4,244 (52.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,602 (44.9% of population)
--- Midwest (12.7%), Northeast (2.2%), South (7.7%), West (22.2%)
- Born in another country: 125 (1.6% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (1.0%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 4,244 (52.9% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 3,602 (44.9% of population)
--- Midwest (12.7%), Northeast (2.2%), South (7.7%), West (22.2%)
- Born in another country: 125 (1.6% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.0%), Europe (0.3%), Latin America (1.0%), North America (0.3%), Oceania (0.0%)
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#1. Fremont County
- Population: 39,812
- Born in Wyoming: 21,143 (53.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 17,860 (44.9% of population)
--- Midwest (14.4%), Northeast (3.8%), South (6.4%), West (20.3%)
- Born in another country: 599 (1.5% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (0.4%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
- Born in Wyoming: 21,143 (53.1% of population)
- Born in another U.S. state or territory: 17,860 (44.9% of population)
--- Midwest (14.4%), Northeast (3.8%), South (6.4%), West (20.3%)
- Born in another country: 599 (1.5% of population)
--- Africa (0.0%), Asia (0.4%), Europe (0.5%), Latin America (0.4%), North America (0.1%), Oceania (0.0%)
