CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 8
Wyoming · Laramie County · 1,427 residents · 0.48 sq mi
Notable rankings
#18highest density in WY2,973/sq mi#34highest rent burden in WY49.7%#41lowest short commute in WY#1664 US13.7 min#56highest per-capita income in WY$43,112TRACT SHAPE · Laramie County, WY
The short version
Census Tract 8 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,165. Population has declined 14% since 2020. Median home value is $278,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,427
−14%since 2020
from 1,665 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,973 / sq mi
−14%since 2020
from 3,469 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
−4%since 2020
from 42.9 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20241K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$71,165
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $70,521 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,112
+20%since 2020
from $35,817 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 44.5% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+25%since 2020
from 0.338 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
Retail trade6.5%
Other services6.4%
Education & health services3.1%
Public administration2.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
Manufacturing1.2%
Construction0.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$278,200
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $214,200 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,032 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 76.9% in 2020
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.7%
+26.2 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+29%since 2020
from 3.0 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81%(1,348)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(192)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other6.1%(101)
Diversity Score40.9%(681)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.2%(1,101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(223)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(103)
Diversity Score46.9%(669)
Diversity Score
47
+15%since 2020
from 41 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 7.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.7 min
−3%since 2020
from 14.1 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 3.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 3.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 73.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 18.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 34.2% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
Female
50.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 52.1% in 2020
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 11.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,427 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $71,165 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $278,200, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 9.6% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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