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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Laramie

Wyoming · 27,204 residents · 18.399 sq mi
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Laramie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,319. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $109,200. At a median age of 25.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

27,204
+2%since 1990
from 26,687 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,479 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 1,450 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.3
−1%since 1990
from 25.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
26K28K30K31K33K1990201020202024Laramie
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,319
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,642 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,036
+38%since 1990
from $11,652 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 21.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$109,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $66,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$465
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $343 in 1990
US average: $602
47.5%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 45.8% in 1990
52.5% rent
4.0
+18%since 1990
from 3.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(24,993)
Black0.7%(186)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,753)
Asian1.9%(516)
Diversity Score27.8%(7,417)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(23,605)
Black1.1%(305)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,161)
Asian1.9%(516)
Diversity Score25.6%(6,958)
26
−8%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.7%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 40.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.6%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.5 min
−10%since 1990
from 11.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laramie, Wyoming?

Laramie, Wyoming has about 27,204 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Laramie, Wyoming?

The typical household in Laramie, Wyoming earns about $27,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laramie, Wyoming expensive?

In Laramie, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $109,200, and the typical rent is about $465 a month.

How educated are people in Laramie, Wyoming?

About 46.7% of adults age 25 and over in Laramie, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laramie, Wyoming?

About 22.6% of people in Laramie, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laramie, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Laramie, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 517 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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