Laramie County, Wyoming

WY · FIPS 56021 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 101,060 #613 / 3,222
81th
Median Household Income $80,173 +6.7% #577 / 3,222
82th
Median Age 38.5 years -1.0% #2,495 / 3,222
23th
Median Home Value $348,700 +23.7% #424 / 3,222
87th
Median Gross Rent $1,160 -0.3% #606 / 3,222
81th
Poverty Rate 8.9% -29.6% #549 / 3,222
83th

Demographics

Laramie County has a population of 101,060, making it the #613 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.7%
Native Born
3.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Laramie County is $80,173, ranking #577 out of 3,222 counties — 6.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.9% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.

Median Household Income
$80,173 +6.7% vs nat'l
Rank #577 of 3,222
82th percentile
Per Capita Income
$42,871 +3.9% vs nat'l
Rank #562 of 3,222
83th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.9% −29.6% vs nat'l
Rank #549 of 3,222
83th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.5% −34.4% vs nat'l
Rank #970 of 3,222
70th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.1% −1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #570 of 3,222
82th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.4 min −29.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,880 of 3,222
11th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Laramie County is $348,700 (+23.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,160/mo and the homeownership rate is 70.6%.

Median Home Value
$348,700 +23.7% vs nat'l
Rank #424 of 3,222
87th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,160 −0.3% vs nat'l
Rank #606 of 3,222
81th percentile
Homeownership Rate
70.6% +9.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,231 of 3,222
31th percentile
70.6% Homeownership

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Health

90.5% of residents in Laramie County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.3% below the national rate.

90.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.5% −1.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,051 of 3,222
36th percentile

About Laramie County, Wyoming

Laramie County, Wyoming has a total population of 101,060, making it the 613th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Laramie County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Laramie County is $80,173, which ranks #577 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.

The median home value in Laramie County is $348,700, 23.7% above the national median. Renters in Laramie County pay a median gross rent of $1,160 per month. The homeownership rate is 70.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Laramie County, 33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 1.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.4 min.

Laramie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (15.8%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).

All data for Laramie County, Wyoming comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.