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Wyoming, Michigan

Located in Kent County, Michigan, Wyoming was established in 1832. This is Wyoming, Michigan — not the state!. Grand Rapids' largest suburb.
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Founded 1832 | Population 77,000 | Peak 77,000 (2024) | County Kent County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Wyoming, Michigan

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1832 Settlement: Grand Rapids suburb.
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1855 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Wyoming.
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1959 Incorporated: City status.
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2010 Modern Era: Wyoming continued to develop as part of the greater metropolitan area, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1832 Culture
Settlement
1855 Transport
Railroad Era
1959 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

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This is Wyoming, Michigan — not the state!
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Grand Rapids' largest suburb.
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Named for Wyoming Valley in Pennsylvania.
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Wyoming is located in Kent County, Michigan.
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Wyoming was founded in 1832.

Other Cities in Michigan

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D
Detroit
Pop. 639,111
GR
Grand Rapids
Pop. 200,808
W
Warren
Pop. 138,806
SH
Sterling Heights
Pop. 134,456
AA
Ann Arbor
Pop. 124,000
L
Lansing
Pop. 113,000

Famous People from Wyoming, Michigan

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Ken Sikkema
Politician · Born Feb 10, 1951 · Age 75
KV
Kent Vanderwood
Politician
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Allen Durham
Basketball Player · Born Jul 9, 1988 · Age 37
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John Wesley Fitzgerald (politician, born 1990)
Politician · Born Sep 26, 1990 · Age 35
JR
Jessica Rickert
First Native American Dentist · Born 1950 · Age 76
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