Laramie, WY Demographics & Local Data
Analyze population trends, housing costs, and the local economy by exploring Map AI.
Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
A
D
A+
Population
| Metric | Laramie | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,738 | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1281.9 | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.59% | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 26.3 | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 9,489 | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Laramie has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Laramie | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,430 | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.80% | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Laramie | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $142,917 | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $935 | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 42.7% | 71.9% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 08:00 AM – 08:29 AM .
| Metric | Laramie | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 10.7 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Laramie has a education index of A+, which means it is exceptionally educated.
| Metric | Laramie | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.6% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Health
Laramie has a health index of A, which means it is very healthy.
| Metric | Laramie | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.5 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 10.2% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.1% | 18.6% | 19.0% |