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Fort Laramie

Wyoming · 206 residents · 0.251 sq mi
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Fort Laramie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,500. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,600. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
−15%since 2000
from 243 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
821 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 968 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.6
+15%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1411712022322621990201020202024Fort Laramie
2024252
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,500
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,715
+140%since 2000
from $13,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services10.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing9.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food8.4%
US avg: 2%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,600
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
12.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.1%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(192)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(3)
Diversity Score13%(27)
Diversity Score
13
+18%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2011
from 44.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
39.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.4%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Laramie, Wyoming?

Fort Laramie, Wyoming has about 206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Laramie, Wyoming?

The typical household in Fort Laramie, Wyoming earns about $53,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Laramie, Wyoming expensive?

In Fort Laramie, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $93,600.

How educated are people in Fort Laramie, Wyoming?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Laramie, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Laramie, Wyoming?

About 15.9% of people in Fort Laramie, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fort Laramie, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Fort Laramie, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 42 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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