Casper, Wyoming Population 2022
Casper is a city located in Natrona County Wyoming. Casper has a 2020 population of 59,179. It is also the county seat of Natrona County. Casper is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 7.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,261 in 2010.
The average household income in Casper is $79,221 with a poverty rate of 10.54%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $842 per month, and the median house value is $213,900. The median age in Casper is 35.9 years, 35.3 years for males, and 37 years for females.
Casper Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Casperwas:
- White: 94.20%
- Two or more races: 2.48%
- Black or African American: 1.33%
- Native American: 1.26%
- Other race: 0.39%
- Asian: 0.35%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 75,470 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 76,399 | 929 | 1.22% |
| 2012 | 78,565 | 2,166 | 2.76% |
| 2013 | 81,103 | 2,538 | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 81,377 | 274 | 0.34% |
| 2015 | 82,137 | 760 | 0.93% |
| 2016 | 80,909 | -1,228 | -1.52% |
| 2017 | 79,586 | -1,323 | -1.66% |
| 2018 | 79,175 | -411 | -0.52% |
| 2019 | 79,858 | 683 | 0.86% |
| 2020 | 80,541 | 683 | 0.85% |
| 2021 | 81,224 | 683 | 0.84% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,907 | 94.20% |
| Black or African American | 774 | 1.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 733 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 203 | 0.35% |
| Some Other Race | 227 | 0.39% |
| Two or More Races | 1,443 | 2.48% |
Casper Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,850 | 2.3 | 67.3 |
| Married | 10,996 | 3.01 | 84.2 |
| Male | 1,068 | 2.89 | 55.1 |
| Female | 2,733 | 3.07 | 48 |
| Non Family | 10,053 | 1.25 | 55.3 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 339 | 0.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,692 | 4.30% |
| High School Graduate | 11,079 | 28.17% |
| Some College | 11,181 | 28.43% |
| Associates Degree | 4,616 | 11.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,453 | 16.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,969 | 10.09% |
Casper Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 196 | 191 | 100 |
| Other Race | 150 | 130 | 66 |
| White | 35,396 | 33,776 | 9,726 |
| 2+ Races | 599 | 585 | 124 |
| Hispanic | 2,456 | 2,150 | 366 |
| Native American | 414 | 380 | 53 |
| Black | 522 | 465 | 53 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.66%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 51.02%.
$42,572
Average Earnings
$52,498
Average Male
$32,979
Average Female
Casper Language by Age
Casper Language
94.29% of Casper residents speak only English, while 5.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.29% of the population.
Casper Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 744 | 267 | 35.89% |
| Native | 668 | 165 | 24.70% |
| Hispanic | 4,737 | 863 | 18.22% |
| Multiple | 1,417 | 237 | 16.73% |
| White | 49,604 | 4,472 | 9.02% |
| Asian | 200 | 12 | 6.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.18%
Male Poverty Rate
11.85%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Casper
The race most likely to be in poverty in Casper is Black, with 35.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Casper is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.63%.
Casper Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.6%
Male Marriage Rate
46.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Casper Married by Age and Sex
Casper Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Casper Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,714 | 8.88% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.62% |
| 2+ Races | 63 | 7.19% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 2.94% |
Casper Veterans by Education
5.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.27%
Born in Casper
98.05%
Native Born
1.95%
Foreign Born
1.13%
Non Citizen
0.82%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.05% of Casper residents were born in the United States, with 51.27% having been born in Wyoming. 1.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1900 | 500 | 0.00% | |
| 1910 | 2,639 | 2,139 | 18.10% |
| 1920 | 11,447 | 8,808 | 15.80% |
| 1930 | 16,619 | 5,172 | 3.80% |
| 1940 | 17,964 | 1,345 | 0.78% |
| 1950 | 23,673 | 5,709 | 2.80% |
| 1960 | 38,930 | 15,257 | 5.10% |
| 1970 | 39,361 | 431 | 0.11% |
| 1980 | 51,016 | 11,655 | 2.63% |
| 1990 | 46,742 | -4,274 | -0.87% |
| 2000 | 49,644 | 2,902 | 0.60% |
| 2010 | 55,261 | 5,617 | 1.08% |
| 2011 | 56,092 | 831 | 1.50% |
| 2012 | 57,684 | 1,592 | 2.84% |
| 2013 | 59,487 | 1,803 | 3.13% |
| 2014 | 59,673 | 186 | 0.31% |
| 2015 | 60,014 | 341 | 0.57% |
| 2016 | 58,933 | -1,081 | -1.80% |
| 2017 | 57,851 | -1,082 | -1.84% |
| 2018 | 57,515 | -336 | -0.58% |
| 2019 | 57,931 | 416 | 0.72% |
| 2020 | 58,347 | 416 | 0.72% |
| 2021 | 58,763 | 416 | 0.71% |
| 2022 | 59,179 | 416 | 0.71% |