Laramie County, Wyoming Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Laramie 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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B
Health Around averageAmong the top 5 healthiest counties in Wyoming
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B
Income Around averageAmong the top 5 wealthiest counties in Wyoming
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C
Education Below averageBetter educated than 77% of counties in Wyoming
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Laramie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 101,060 | 582,314 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 37.6 | 5.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.58% | -0.02% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 36.6 | 37.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 43,279 | 243,246 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Laramie County grew by 16.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 101,060 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Laramie County is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 22.1% of residents. That is 0.9 points above Wyoming as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 21,857 21.6% +0.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 22,360 22.1% +0.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 19,458 19.3% -0.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 17,123 16.9% -0.9 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 49.4% of the people living in Laramie County and men 50.6%.
- Women 49.4% Wyoming 49.1%
- Men 50.6% Wyoming 50.9%
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Economy
Laramie County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Laramie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,795 | $76,390 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.50% | 3.23% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Laramie County is about 6% higher than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Laramie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $328,512 | $262,084 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,159 | $991 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.6% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Laramie County is about 23.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,159 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Laramie County spend about 30 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 125 hours, about 5.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Laramie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.0 | 13.2 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.1 | 26.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 125 | 110 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,886 | $3,422 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 9.4% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 3,012 | 1,868 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 614 | 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 Laramie County is 15 minutes, longer 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
Laramie County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Laramie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 26.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | 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
Laramie County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Laramie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.3% | 12.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.8% | 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).
Laramie County, WY Compared With Nearby Counties
How Laramie County, WY compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie County, WY | 101,060 | $80,795 #3/3 | $328,512 #3/3 | 15.0 min #1/3 |
| Weld County, CO | 350,361 | $96,835 | $413,521 | 23.5 min |
| Larimer County, CO | 367,243 | $93,803 | $530,686 | 19.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laramie County, Wyoming.
How many people live in Laramie County, Wyoming?
About 101,060 people live in Laramie County, Wyoming, in 43,279 households of 2.3 people on average. The median age is 36.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Laramie County, Wyoming?
Averaged over its land area, Laramie County, Wyoming has 38 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 44% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in Laramie County, Wyoming?
The median home costs 4.1 times the median household income ($328,512 against $80,795), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,159 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Laramie County, Wyoming?
Unemployment in Laramie County, Wyoming is only 3.5%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
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