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Casper

Wyoming · 55,316 residents · 26.753 sq mi
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Casper has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,801. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,316
+11%since 2000
from 49,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,068 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,856 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K49K53K57K61K1990201020202024Casper
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,801
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,567 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,793
+48%since 2000
from $19,409 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+55%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(45,334)
Black0.8%(399)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(2,656)
Asian0.5%(238)
Other0%
Diversity Score16%(7,929)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(48,886)
Black0.9%(523)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(4,070)
Asian0.7%(407)
Other2.5%(1,402)
Diversity Score26.5%(14,657)
Diversity Score
26
+66%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casper, Wyoming?

Casper, Wyoming has about 55,316 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casper, Wyoming?

The typical household in Casper, Wyoming earns about $49,801 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Casper, Wyoming expensive?

In Casper, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $175,200, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Casper, Wyoming?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Casper, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Casper, Wyoming?

About 7.9% of people in Casper, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Casper, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Casper, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,574 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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