Midwest, Wyoming
Town · Population 291 · #70 in Wyoming
About Midwest
Midwest, WY is a tiny community located in eastern Wyoming, home to 291 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Midwest holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 606 residents per square mile.
📰 Midwest News Today
- How Midwest doldrums became a gift for Kevin Morby Wyoming Public Media · Aug 5
- Thomas Lawrence Sullivan Obituary Feb 11, 2026 michelottisawyers.com · Apr 21
- Your Wyoming Sunrise: Thursday, June 11, 2026 cowboystatedaily.com · Jun 10
- (PHOTOS) Midwest School bids adieu to class of ’26 at Thursday graduation ceremony Oil City News · May 28
- Gerald "Jerry" Bays Obituary Apr 20, 2026 Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home · Apr 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Midwest Unique
- The only place in America named Midwest — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Wyoming, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Wyoming — one of 205 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 23 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Salt Creek Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Midwest
- Midwest School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateWyoming
TypeTown
Population (2024)291
Rank in state#70 of 99
Land area0.48 sq mi
Density606/sq mi
Coordinates43.4108, -106.2773