The Wyoming Territory was carved out of Utah, Dakota, and Idaho; I didn't catch my mistake until a viewer commented about it, I am sincerely sorry about that.

Reasons why people don’t live in Wyoming: the wind, a good bit of it’s landmass is federal land, the dying energy sector, wicked winters that last at least 6 months, lack of amenities, the wind, a lot of it is desert, lack of water in said desert, grizzly bears and more wind. For real.

The open space, laid back people, and emptiness of Wyoming is a big part of why I love Wyoming.

Many years ago (Living in Seattle) I spent a summer riding my motorcycle around the country. One of my all-time favorite memories is the day I pulled into Rawlins and was "arrested" for "not wearing western cloths!" I was put on trial right there and found guilty. The "judge" told me I had my choice of sentences... a 50 cent fine or "Hung by the neck until dead!" When I chose to pay the fine I was handed 2 wooden nickels, each one good for a cold beer in any bar in town. Turns out they were celebrating an outlaw (Big Nose Jack) who was hung there after killing a popular local sheriff. What a hoot that day turned out to be.

My plan in life is to move to Wyoming, as an introvert. Although I hate the cold and temperatures lower than 70°F, I can try to stand it in order to live in such a calm place

My dad was a drilling mud engineer for Baroid. He checked rigs all over Wyoming when I was K-2nd grade. I remember Riverton, every house we lived in for those 3 years, my two schools, the far country of the state, the Tetons, Wind River Canyon, the balancing rock johnnies, Devil's Tower. I consider my short time there a highlight in my lifel I am now 75.

From FL just went to Yellowstone and Grand Teton last month and have to say Wyoming is gorgeous!!😍 love it so much the sun sets later, the air is fresh and the water is freezing and refreshing. Definitely somewhere everyone needs to visit at least once in this life. Makes you really appreciate all the beauty God created ❤😊

Having worked in Wyoming on different infrastructure projects when I work in construction, it's very evident why not many people want to live there. The environment is constantly trying to kill you, especially in the wintertime. Coming from Pennsylvania, I thought it got cold where I live, but boy was I mistaken. The biggest thing is the wind. I cannot stress how deeply irritating it is to constantly have this brutal, cold wind relentlessly hitting you. It. Never. Stops. Absolutely beautiful state, though.

I've lived in Wyoming all of my life and we love not having a lot of people!

I was stuck in Wyoming last spring during a snow storm, and I told my family that it's going to be our home someday. It's the most beautiful, peaceful, brutal place I've ever seen.

Wyoming was my home for 25 years. Living there was like being in love with a beautiful woman… who’s always trying to kill you. Between sub-zero temperatures, avalanches, icy roads, and grizzly bears… every time you go into the backcountry (which is everywhere around you) death is a very real possibility. I was on search and rescue with both Teton and Fremont Counties, so I saw nearly every manner of death the environment had to offer; drownings, rock falls, plane crashes, bear attacks, hunting accidents, avalanches, hypothermia, logging accidents, climbing accidents, and all on a regular basis. Living there is a daily exercise in cheating death. Now you know the real reason why Wyoming is the least populated state in the US.

I am an Aussie and I always wanted to go to Wyoming ever since I read the Flicka books. I got on a greyhound in Denver and got off at Wheatland and hired a car and got as far as Casper. Saw the Oregon trail tracks. It was early Spring and still snowy. One of my best memories was cruising down the freeway with the radio on. The sun was shining. On came “The Joker”by Steve Miller, then Fleetwood Mac. Good times. There is something about small towns and open space that feels more healthy and natural to me. I don’t think humans were made to live on top of each other. You need to live where the stars shine bright at night and you can hear an owl hooting. Luckily I’ve got a little place in rural Victoria that I can get to on weekends.

As someone watching from Sydney, Wyoming sounds perfect for tourists that hate bustling cities and noises. The landscape and the fact that it's safe appeals to me. Would love to visit one day!

I lived in Wyoming, my sister still does. The people there are so kind and gracious. It's the winters I can't do anymore. Wonderful people everywhere! No state taxes!

My wife's uncle bought what he thought was "hunting land" in Wyoming without going to actually see it. When he finally went to check it out in person he noticed that there was no water source for animals anywhere on his property or anywhere near it thus no animals to hunt. I think he only went the one time and has been trying to sell it for years now. It upsets him so much nobody even brings up Wyoming when he's around.

I’m from the Midwest, but I spent a week in Wyoming on geology field camp in 2002. Spent my 21st birthday & bought my first legal beer in the great city of Buffalo, WY. There wasn’t much there besides that hotel and gas station, despite a major interstate passing through it. The city of Cody was one of the most unique places I’ve ever seen with how much they lean into their western roots. I hope it’s still like that. And the drive on US 14/16/20 from Cody to Yellowstone is still one of the most beautiful scenic drives I’ve ever seen. Living there’s probably not for me…can definitely see its appeal for the few ppl who do live there…but I can’t wait to visit there again.

I lived in Wyoming for a total of 6 months between 2021 and 2022. I really liked it. The people there were incredibly kind and I still found plenty to do

We want to keep Wyoming the way it is, wild, open, and free.

I've lived most of my childhood in Wyoming. I love the state. Sure, there was limited shopping and the winters are harsh. But, looking out across the snowy plains to the mountains in the distance, is a sight that I miss.

I visited Wyoming as part of a road trip holiday in 2017, and also to see the total eclipse on August 21st. I found it a really beautiful place, with the town of Laramie being an absolute delight. I went to Glendo National Park for the eclipse & was lucky enough to have clear blue skies for the event - the first ‘total eclipse’ I’d ever witnessed. Driving across the state on IS80 was a great experience… the huge horizons were an awesome sight for someone who lives in the ‘crowded house’ of S.E.England… as were the vast open spaces all around. I appreciate it must be a tough environment in winter, but like all of the bits of the USA I have seen on my road trips there, it is really very beautiful!

In the 80s we lived on the outskirts of Evanston. It was during the oil boom so there were people from all walks of life. Those eight years gave me a perspective on life that I will always treasure. Yes, the climate was/is harsh; it is, after all, a high desert plain. But it was the people. Mostly those who grew up there. Never since have I experienced the quality of character as that of the people of Wyoming. Honest. Hard working. Friendly. Caring. Trustworthy. Compassionate. It didn't matter what country road, which small town, which farmer working his land, we all gave each other a wave as we drove by. If a person needed help on the side of the road at two or three of us would stop. I say "us" because there existed an unspoken understanding between people that you weren't an outsider. You were part of a community of people who truly cared about one another. The easy going nature of people who had nothing to hide because they were genuine. I'm much older now but could still see myself retiring there if there was enough health care available. I miss standing outside at night seeing the sky fill with stars. The cool breeze always began to flow as the sun set. The scent of sagebrush and pine. The voices of the coyotes and wolves in the darkness. The endless fields of gold in September.The different types of bales awhile later. Eagles and hawks, the permanent residents. The migration of those who would return next year. The beauty of Spring. The heat of Summer. The colors of Autumn. The sparkling pristine snows of Winter. Wyoming is not for everyone... Yet I will always remember the beauty my eyes saw. In the land and in the people ❤

A small population in a big state is a positive thing to me

I remember visiting my friend on the Air Force base in Cheyenne. It was surreal to see just how truly empty and vast the state was the minute you got outside of the city limits.

Excellent video - a lot of interesting insights in just 5 minutes.

As a European, citizen of Prague, CZ middle Europe, I would change immediately my place for one in Wyoming... I absolutely adore that nature, I dont care if there is not much to do, I do have my guitar and thats pretty much all I need.. If there would be some working oportunity to live there, I would go right now :) I hope one day I will have that oportunity to leave it here and go there, wait for me Wyoming :)

I love that it is sparsely populated, Wyoming is a natural paradise untouched by humans and should be kept that way

I lived in Wyoming for two and a half years of my mid 20s. There’s far, far less to do than in big cities, yes, but you would enjoy living there if you have aspirations of farming/ranching or could happily spend every day doing outdoor prairie activities (hunting, fly fishing, snowmobiling, dirt biking, etc). Plus almost no matter where you are in the state, if you hit the road before breakfast, you could be in Denver by sometime after dinner, if not sooner, and be able to enjoy a week or a weekend with big city amenities.

I knew on old westerner who thought Grand Junction, CO was getting too populated for his taste. I asked him where he wanted to move... He said "Cody, WY"

I visited after I graduated high-school with a friend that had family there from Oklahoma. We stayed for a great two weeks of hunting and trout fishing. I saw it snow on the 4th of July and stood by a fire cold as his cousins swam on the bluest lake I have ever saw. I definitely have fond memories of the state.

One vacation I left Cheyenne going north on 25. The only other car on the highway was almost a good mile ahead of me. As an introvert it was truly magical.

While talking about Cheyenne, you showed a photo of Salt Lake City. The Utah Capitol Buildings as well as the LDS Church's HQ building, are unmistakable--not to mention the Wasatch Front.

Interesting! Exploring why nobody lives in Wyoming sounds intriguing. Can't wait to learn more. Thanks for shedding light on this topic!

❤ nice video

I drive through this state all the time on I 80. I’m a truck driver and do a cross country run a lot. I must say, it is a very beautiful state. I was just recently trapped in rock springs due to the bad weather and they closed I 80. If I had to pick, I’d go atop the mountain east of Laramie. I’d put a house near the southern tip of the mountain that overlooks Colorado. I’d probably have to get a snowmobile, but I would love it.

We bought a home on five acres without seeing it. My mother lives in Wyoming as well. She's a widow. We live close to her. Just in case. Born and raised in Alaska lived there 40 years. This reminds me of Alaska. We love it! We see deer everyday wondering through our yard. Just like in Alaska. Every spring we had a cow (moose) have her twins in our back yard. My grandparents settled here decades ago.

Decades ago, my sister and I went on a road trip vacation. It was in the month of August. One of the highlights was Yellowstone National Park. Ironically, saw no bears. Did see moose, bison, and ducks. We sat at a lake near the Eastern entrance. The Teatons were spectacular. I admired the trees in full Summer bloom. The best memories I had of Wyoming.

Lived in Laramie for 2 years when I was young. Fond memories of the mountains, trout fishing and sliding on the ice at school on the parking lot for 6 months!

I actually found the landscape viscerally beautiful. The peaceful valley with enormous mountains carving the sky, the formation of a thunderstorm was visible as the thunder broke the silence and lightning struck the valley below.

I remember driving through Wyoming as a kid on vacation. I was so surprised about how you could drive for hours without seeing civilization. The signs on the highway would say something like, last fuel stop for x miles and such too.

I went to the devil's tower last may as part of a road trip. There were several states I'd never been to before (Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota) but I liked Wyoming, and the Dakotas the best of all of them. I'd never been to the great plains, so even though I went for the Dakota's national parks, the Great Plains were crazy to look at as well. Like being in a sea of green. Badlands and Theodore Roosevelt were both cool places to visit. I have nothing negative to say about the other states, just that I usually was just driving through most of them. Montana for instance, I was driving through at night, the same for Minnesota. I stayed at hotels at both places and the people were friendly enough, but you can't really tell anything about places at night time. Other than Montana in May was freezing cold in comparison to my home state. It was 90 degrees already in May in Kentucky when I left. It was about 40 degrees up there at night time. I also liked Nebraska's Sandhills. I hadn't decided yet whether to drive through Kansas or Nebraska, and randomly chose Nebraska because the Rocky Mountain National Park was potentially going to be closed for snow (thus removing the reason I was going to Colorado) and just decided on Nebraska. So I had no idea about the sandhills and thought that area was cool to drive through and look at. Iowa kind of reminded me of KY except flatter. Wyoming's people reminded me the most of the area of KY I'm from. Kind of people that wave as they drive by. Pleasant to talk to. I'll be back eventually.

My neighbor is from Gilette,WY. She's a real hardworking woman, as all are from WY. She told me there's no jobs and the wind and snowstorms will crush you. So she's been here in California with her kids and grandkids for more than 30 years, all working for the grocery stores, which are plenty here.

I grew up in Wyoming and feel it is beautiful! There is more to Wyoming than Yellowstone. It was a great place to grow up in the 60's & 70's. Living in Michigan now but sometimes feel there are way too many people here! WY has beautiful bright blue skies and lower humidity. And you don't need to go far for beautiful views of the stars!

I've lived in Wyoming my whole life. I was born, raised, and now growing older here. I must say, despite all of the harshness towards the state from all of the people who much prefer the city and population, it's a perfect home for me, and even though it might not seem like very many, but plenty of other people here, as well. It's true, that there isn't much to do here, but for near everyone I know, we all love the more isolated feeling of the place. It feels more, free, and not at all clustered because of the lack of people. I suppose what I'm saying is, we love how there's near no one here, and we love everything to be more laid back, and chaotic. True, there are animals like grizzly bears, but it's unlikely that they're at all going to traverse into the larger towns. As for people who really adore the winter and the wilderness there is here, and the quiet, calm and slowed down nature of everything, we love our home, no matter how harsh or cold the winter gets, or how unbearable it may seem at times, it's beautiful when you get to have a look at it. But, I suppose these are my thoughts, as someone from Wyoming, and who loves living here.

We just did a cross country trip. And we have been to WY 3x. There are many beautiful towns in the state. Many places worth visiting. And like states this large the terrain varies greatly from the beautiful to the vast wide-open spaces. I would not hesitate to move there. You can buy land at under 100.00 an acre. Winters are a little on the harsh side. And if you like privacy this is your place. It took a full 8 hours to get across the state. The visit was worth every hour spent there. Cody was our personal favorite. We spent 2 days there.

I lived much of my life in the Yukon Territory which is twice the size of Wyoming and barely has 40,000 people. My town had roughly 2,000 people and it was 300 miles by road to the only small city with malls, etc.

Wyoming is on the continental divide, which means it has rugged winters from the high elevation. I once drove through Wyoming in July on my way to Oregon and it was chilly then. It is a beautiful state if you like wildlife and nature.

As someone who has lived in Wyoming their entire life, I've never felt the need to move. I have friends all over the world who hate to come here, cause there's "not much to do", specifically in the attraction sense, but you have the opportunity to do so much that others can't. I personally built my own forge, with family who dug out a pond for swimming in the summer, and skating in the winter. It's definitely a land where you have to make your own enjoyment, though with the increase availability of fast Wi-Fi does make it easier for tourists to handle the area.

I live in the Pacific Northwest, we call it the Upper Left (I know, dumb joke). I’ve been to Wyoming a number of times and must say the unmatched beauty is amazing. The kindness of the locals, the open range, the Grand Tetons and the the deep silence are there to experience. Sure, it probably has it’s drawbacks, what place doesn’t. We’re known for seemingly interminable rain and flat gray skies for months, yet the clear summer weather makes that all worthwhile. It’s been said that there isn’t a lot to do in places like Wyoming. Well, did you go all that way to be entertained or discover someplace new that requires actually getting up and walking outside to indulge yourself in some of the finest scenery and pristine places you could imagine. Wyoming is there to enjoy.

What's the name of the music playing in the background? I love it. I like the video as well.

Went on a road trip with some friends and we stayed in Wyoming for a few days camping around Pine Haven and Devils Tower. It was in mid May. We arrived to wind and mid 50’s. The first morning we woke up to over a foot of snow and got 6 more during the day. Our supply tent blew away and sunk in a near by lake. The closest grocery store was 1.5 hours away. Closest gas station… 45 minutes. Wyoming slapped us in the face that day and that’s coming from a dude who lives in Michigan.

I moved to this state for a year to work on the oil lines as a land surveyor and when I tell you this state is empty I mean it and the wind and altitude is crazy

I grew up in Wyoming and loved it then and still love it today. Casper was a great place to live. My parents moved south and we ended up in Texas. If I could go back I would.

That means Wyoming also has the smallest population of Karen's. Sounds like paradise.

Hey, I am from India. And as a small kid, when I first looked at a political map of the United States, the square state in the middle always amazed me and made me very curious to visit it. I will surely visit Wyoming if I visit the US as a tourist.

I remember my neighbor's daughter lived in Casper Wyoming. He visited from time to time and they visited him. It is a beautiful state. 9/2/23, 1:22 p.m.

I used to live in Colorado. I always wondered what that land mass north of the state used to be called.

Wyoming is sparsely populated for the same reason as Nevada, and Western Texas, and Eastern Oregon, and pretty much every other place that's sparsely populated - it's always about the amount of accessible fresh water. That's pretty much the story of the entire planet.

lived in Wyoming for almost 50 yrs love the fact we have more animals than people

My brother lives in Jackson Hole. He moved there a couple of years after graduating from his college in Vermont. Apparently many Vermonters move out there because the mountains are bigger.

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I am from India and visited Wyoming with my wife and my son in 2001. I loved the place. I have good memories of the place. Nature at it’s best and very friendly people. We stayed in Jacksonhole. I hope I can visit again.

As a Texan who travels throughout the country, I have visited Wyoming several times. It's one of my favorite states!! Besides being a beautiful state, I like that it's sparsely populated!

I had a super holiday at a working ranch in Rock Springs in the early 1990's. I love riding, so was in my element. The people were very kind and interesting. 😊🙋‍♀️🇬🇧

I’ve spent a fair amount of time in Wyoming.. lived in Colorado and traveled back & forth to South Dakota. I miss those drives. I love Wyoming. Spent a lot of time in Cheyenne.

I lived in Colorado all my life and saw a state I once adored get turned into landlocked California. I put up with it for far longer than a should have, until I just couldn't take it anymore. I spent a decent amount of time in Wyoming and absolutely loved it. The quiet, the peacefulness, the wildlife, the wonderful people, everything. I even learned to tolerate the intense wind and cold winters. I finally decided it was time to leave my native state and call Wyoming my new home. My only regret is not moving sooner.

Did you mention the real lack of water for huge parts of our state? That fact more than any else limit the amount of people and animal the State can support... and yes, we are comfortable with the small population!

Ex Wyomingite here. The reasons are cold and wind. 20 below F is not uncommon there. 50 mph winds are common. I remember one night where the temp was -30 F (not wind chil, actual temp) plus 70 mph winds.

Meet Noone everybody. I live near Cody Wyoming. To me and my family it is heaven. It has real winters here. We read a lot in winter. We also ski both down hill and Nordic. We have lovely pets and many wild visitors. We do get excited when we go shopping. We try to make a weekend of imshopping. My favorite are the river running in our drify boat. Thereca lot of people that come to wyoming. But they always go back to where they came from.

I’m from Casper, and it’s mostly like anywhere else. Walmarts, Targets, olive gardens, soccer, football, baseball, symphonies, raves and rodeos… good people and bad people.

Although I lived in Laramie Wyoming with my friends for 1 year, yet I really miss the life, which is so peaceful and comfortable. medicine bow snowy range, vedauwoo, laramie river, each scence is always in my mind. I still hope I can go back to Wyoming and live there for the rest of my life some day. It is not an advertisement, just a good memory.

I live in the state of South Australia, it has a population of just 1.6 million people and is nearly 1 million sq kilometres in area

Lived there for a few years in the early 80s. The winters can be frigid and the blizzards can kill you. Beautiful bike riding in the summer.

besides the far west of wyoming with its majestic mountains and yellowstone park, wyoming is largely an arid, tree-less area of high desert and desolate land. ive often traveled through central wyoming and you will not see a single tree (and very few animals or humans) for HOURS except a few planted by houses. cheyenne is very close to colorado, so you’re getting a more northern colorado feel by then.

While traveling across the US in the '70's, my car broke down near Rock Springs. There was nobody on the Interstate until several hours later a single camper drove by me and stopped. I was very lucky because they offered help and back then there were no cell phones for emergencies. I left my car and drove with my new friend back to Rock Springs for assistance and a tow truck. Eventually, my car was towed back to Rock Springs to a Chevy dealer for repairs...and so began a new chapter in my life. What I learned that day was that even though there were so few people in the state, Wyoming residents take care of each other otherwise because help is never close by and staying alive in an emergency is a high priority.

The winters are hellish! 🌬️❄️❄️❄️❄️

Can’t wait to get there 😊

One thing I found very difficult to comprehend in Wyoming is how high elevation completely flat areas are. Normally when you are at 7,500 ft, you expect to be in mountains. Not necessarily so in Wyoming. It has a strange statistic. It's the state with the highest average lowest elevation

You are so right about the horrible winters, but also it is so windy. Due to lack of trees and being hilly, the wind never stops blowing

Lived in Cheyenne for awhile. it wasn't too bad. Frontier Days are fun, but it is very windy and I had a real hard time finding a job.

I lived in Moneta in 1962. Parents ran the restaurant and Standard Oil gas station. Went to Shoshoni for seventh grade. Got to forty below one time. Great memories for sure. Not much left there now.

Wyoming is crazy windy, especially in the winter. It’s out of control most of the time. Example: my buddy has a flag pole on his property. He has gone through 4 flags (wind whipped them so hard) that are basically half flags now. It only takes about a month to make a regular flag about half the size. I’m telling you, the wind is out of control. Plus, there NO TREES from the middle of the state to the eastern border. Everything is just flat and WINDY.

A friend lives about 35 minutes west of cheyene. He told me it is common for people to visit the area in the summer and then decide to move there. After one winter they usually leave and go back where they came from.

Looks like such a lovely serene place.

me and Misses AverageGiJoe plan on snow birding that way in a few years..... we want to find a small lot in Sheridan or Cody and spend the summers there in our camper....... can't wait. We vacation there every year.......... love to hike and 4x4 there and the camping is great...... but the scret is getting out for sure...... it just gets more crowded there every year.....

My son invited me out to Colorado for my 70th birthday, earlier this year. We did day visit to nearby Wyoming, and I absolutely fell in love with the small town feeling of Cheyenne. I just may make the move , someday, to be closer to my son. Thanks for the informative video. Have a great day, everyone.👍

Wyoming isn't just a state, it's a feeling. That's what I've said about this state since I moved here 45 years ago.

great news!

i've passed through there several times, never gone there for any reason except that state park that is partly in wyoming

As a native goat roper I am very happy we have convinced the other 300 million+ a…holes. away!

As a resident of Wyoming I can confirm that we indeed like our low population. It just makes things easier. The state isn't for people who hate weather either.

Wyoming seems like a great place for me , i love quiet and simple place , Someday I would love to visit there when I have my holiday trips to America . Never been to America yet , will make Wyoming be my first America trip in my bucket list

I was in Evanston, Laramie and Cheyenne and there are awesome places, traditional conservative and calm places, I love that

moved to wyoming 2 years ago from wisconsin.. this state is my home for life now... everything is beautiful

Wyoming is mostly high desert plains and very windy like eastern Colorado. I lived in these areas but now I’m very happy to be in the mountains. The county I live in is 85 percent public land with no development but the rest is lightly developed and very expensive.

Man i love Wyoming..we rode through there on a MC road trip a few years back.. beautiful doesn't even begin to describe the scenery..wish i had the flo to start a ranch there! Oh,and we saw about only three cops the whole crossing.

The state is awesome. I'm from Washington State & ever since i was 5 yrs old i've enjoyed it. My best times there were '51,'2002, & 2016. It seems very expensive there now. Thx for the memories

I was stationed in F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne for 3 and a half years and loved it, minus the wind and lack of four seasons. There is a lot of history and natural landmarks to see and some of the highlights i was fortunate enough to experience wirh my family include Yellowstone National Park, Devils Tower, Thermopolis HotSprings, Independence Rock, Buffalo Bill's Wild West Museum, white water rafting in the Wind River Reservation, BigHorn Medicine Wheel, and lastly Cheyenne Frontier Days!!!

Italian here and I LOVE Wyoming. I don’t know what living in Wyoming is like, but as a tourist I find it incredibly beautiful. Yellowstone and Grand Teton NP are obviously amazing places but I also absolutely loved driving around…Cody, Bighorn National Forest, Jackson, Cheyenne, Upper Green River….yes it is somehow pervaded by a deep sense of loneliness and remoteness but that’s part of the charme of this beautiful state. There’s plenty of chaotic places in the world, sometimes it really feels great to slow down a bit and enjoy the simple things. Can’t wait to go back 🤟

We own a little land there inherited from the family. We stay on "the farm" in summer, but winter is a nope. It's 6800 feet altitude and gets below zero on the regular.

Im from Scotland and I went to Eatons Ranch near Sheridan for a holiday. I loved the place and the people. Sheridan is a really nice town.