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Albany County

Wyoming · 37,066 residents · 4,274.175 sq mi
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Albany County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,362. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 55% 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 $243,500. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,066
+16%since 2000
from 32,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.1
+9%since 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K35K37K39K1990201020202024Albany County
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,362
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,790 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,644
+77%since 2000
from $16,706 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
50.7% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+22%since 2000
from 3.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(28,003)
Black1%(322)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(2,397)
Asian1.7%(539)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.9%(7,655)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(29,584)
Black1%(384)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(3,910)
Asian2.8%(1,028)
Other4.1%(1,534)
Diversity Score40.8%(15,137)
Segregation Score20.2%(7,477)
Diversity Score
41
+71%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
20
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
+23%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Albany County to nearby counties

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Home value$297,900+22%
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ALBANY COUNTY VS
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Income$80,173+56%
Home value$348,700+43%
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ALBANY COUNTY VS
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Home value$222,700−9%
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ALBANY COUNTY VS
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Home value$569,100+134%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Albany County, Wyoming?

Albany County, Wyoming has about 37,066 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Albany County, Wyoming?

The typical household in Albany County, Wyoming earns about $51,362 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Albany County, Wyoming expensive?

In Albany County, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $243,500, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Albany County, Wyoming?

About 55.3% of adults age 25 and over in Albany County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Albany County, Wyoming?

About 20.9% of people in Albany County, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Albany County, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Albany County, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,269 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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11 census tracts
Census Tract 9637Census Tract 9636Census Tract 9631.02Census Tract 9631.01Census Tract 9634Census Tract 9628Census Tract 9627Census Tract 9639Census Tract 9635Census Tract 9630Census Tract 9629
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 82070ZIP 82072ZIP 82055ZIP 82083ZIP 82084ZIP 82051ZIP 82073ZIP 82058ZIP 82052
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