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Laramie

Wyoming · 31,407 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 $47,463. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $225,400. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31,407
+15%since 2000
from 27,204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,707 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.2
+8%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K28K30K31K33K1990201020202024Laramie
202432K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,463
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,319 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,268
+70%since 2000
from $16,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$225,400
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$824
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $465 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.5% in 2000
56.2% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+19%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(23,605)
Black1.1%(305)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(2,161)
Asian1.9%(516)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.6%(6,958)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(24,737)
Black1.2%(364)
Hispanic / Latino11%(3,455)
Asian3.2%(1,001)
Other4.1%(1,273)
Diversity Score42.6%(13,377)
Diversity Score
43
+67%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.4%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−79.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laramie, Wyoming?

Laramie, Wyoming has about 31,407 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laramie, Wyoming?

The typical household in Laramie, Wyoming earns about $47,463 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 $225,400, and the typical rent is about $824 a month.

How educated are people in Laramie, Wyoming?

About 55.8% 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 23.9% 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 4,720 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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