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Casper

Wyoming · 59,038 residents · 26.753 sq mi
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Casper has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,412. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $213,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59,038
+19%since 2000
from 49,644 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,207 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,856 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+2%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
45K49K53K57K61K1990201020202024Casper
202459K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,412
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,567 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,973
+80%since 2000
from $19,409 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$213,900
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$842
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
35.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(48,744)
Black1%(617)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(5,582)
Asian0.9%(520)
Other3.2%(1,892)
Diversity Score33.4%(19,702)
Diversity Score
33
+109%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Casper, Wyoming?

Casper, Wyoming has about 59,038 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Casper, Wyoming?

The typical household in Casper, Wyoming earns about $59,412 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 $213,900, and the typical rent is about $842 a month.

How educated are people in Casper, Wyoming?

About 26.5% 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 10.5% 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 12,296 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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