Albany County, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Albany County, WY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A
Health Above averageAmong the top 3 healthiest counties in Wyoming
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C
Income Below averageAmong the 3 least wealthy counties in Wyoming
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A
Education Above averageAmong the top 3 best educated counties in Wyoming
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Albany County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,249 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8.9 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.15% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 27.3 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 17,083 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Albany County grew by 16.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 38,249 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Albany County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 41.0% of residents. That is 19.8 points above Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 15,701 41.0% +19.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 7,072 18.5% -2.8 pts
- Gen X 45–60 5,357 14.0% -5.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,811 12.6% -5.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Wyoming, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.8% of the people living in Albany County and men 52.2%.
- Women 47.8% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 52.2% Wyoming 50.9%
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Economy
Albany County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Albany County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,953 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.65% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Albany County is about 19% lower than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Albany County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $18,194 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $931 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 50.0% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Albany County is about 1.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $931 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Albany County spend about 22 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 93 hours, about 3.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Albany County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.2 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 22.4 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 93 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,889 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.1% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,742 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 322 | 263 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Wyoming:
Niobrara County (7.6 min), Washakie County (7.9 min), Hot Springs County (8.1 min).
Slowest:
Sublette County (20.5 min), Crook County (17.5 min), Lincoln County (17.3 min).
The average commute time in Albany County is 11 minutes, shorter than the 13 minutes in Wyoming.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Albany County has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Albany County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.4% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | 2.34 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.4), Albany County (0.4), Sheridan County (0.3).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.2), Uinta County (0.2), Converse County (0.2).
Health
Albany County has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Albany County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.9 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.4% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.1% | 18.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Wyoming:
Teton County (0.8), Albany County (0.8), Crook County (0.8).
Lowest:
Niobrara County (0.8), Hot Springs County (0.8), Fremont County (0.8).
Albany County, WY Compared With Nearby Counties
How Albany County, WY compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany County, WY | 38,249 | $61,953 #3/3 | $18,194 #3/3 | 11.2 min #1/3 |
| Larimer County, CO | 367,243 | $93,803 | $530,686 | 19.0 min |
| Laramie County, WY | 101,060 | $80,795 | $328,512 | 15.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Albany County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Albany County, Wyoming?
About 38,249 people live in Albany County, Wyoming, in 17,083 households of 2.1 people on average. The median age is 27.3, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 10 years.
How densely populated is Albany County, Wyoming?
Averaged over its land area, Albany County, Wyoming has 9 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 10% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Albany County, Wyoming an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 0.3 times the median household income ($18,194 against $61,953), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $931 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Albany County, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Albany County, Wyoming is only 3.7%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Albany County, Wyoming have a college degree?
43.4% of adults in Albany County, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 2), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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