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Laramie Micro

Laramie, WY · 1 counties · 36,299 residents · 4,274.175 sq mi
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Laramie has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $189,500. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. 47% 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36,299
+13%since 2000
from 32,014 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K35K37K39K1990201020202024Laramie
202438K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,890
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,790 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,622
+53%since 2000
from $16,706 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$189,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $111,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$646
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.9%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.5% in 2000
50.1% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+14%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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(30,796)
Black1.1%(390)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(3,202)
Asian2.8%(1,005)
Other2.3%(838)
Diversity Score33.5%(12,173)
Diversity Score
34
+40%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 44.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+10%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
6.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

LaramieCENTRAL32,284
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1 component county

Albany CountyCENTRAL38,558
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laramie, WY?

Laramie, WY has about 36,299 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laramie, WY?

The typical household in Laramie, WY earns about $42,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laramie, WY expensive?

In Laramie, WY, the median home is worth about $189,500, and the typical rent is about $646 a month.

How educated are people in Laramie, WY?

About 47.4% of adults age 25 and over in Laramie, WY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laramie, WY?

About 21.5% of people in Laramie, WY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laramie, WY grown since 1990?

Yes, Laramie, WY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,502 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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