Laramie County, WY Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Laramie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 100,823 | 586,148 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 37.5 | 6.0 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.61% | -0.08% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 36.5 | 37.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 42,503 | 238,172 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Laramie County grew by 15.8% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 100,661 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
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 | $78,528 | $74,833 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.59% | 3.39% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Laramie County is about 5% higher than in Wyoming.
Housing
| Metric | Laramie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $323,553 | $235,717 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,079 | $967 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.8% | 71.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Laramie County is about 25.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,079 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 126 hours, about 5.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Laramie County | Wyoming Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 15.2 | 13.3 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 30.3 | 26.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 126 | 111 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,918 | $3,429 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| 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:
Hot Springs County (7.6 min), Washakie County (7.9 min), Niobrara County (7.9 min).
Slowest:
Sublette County (20.2 min), Crook County (17.0 min), Lincoln County (16.0 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 | 2.33 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
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).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Laramie County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Laramie County, Wyoming?
The population of Laramie County, Wyoming is 100,823, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Laramie County, Wyoming?
The population density of Laramie County, Wyoming is 37.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Laramie County, Wyoming?
The median household income in Laramie County, Wyoming is $78,528, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Laramie County, Wyoming?
The median home price in Laramie County, Wyoming is $323,553, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Laramie County, Wyoming?
The unemployment rate in Laramie County, Wyoming is 3.1%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.