State
County
Land Area (mi²)
26.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,215.40/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.71% (416)
Growth Since 2010
6.23% (3,447)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Casper, Wyoming Population 2021
58,763
Casper is a city located in Natrona County Wyoming. It is also the county seat of Natrona County. With a 2020 population of 58,763, it is the 2nd largest city in Wyoming (after Cheyenne) and the 659th largest city in the United States . Casper is currently growing at a rate of 0.71% annually and its population has increased by 6.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 55,316 in 2010. Casper reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 27 miles, Casper has a population density of 2,215 people per square mile.
The average household income in Casper is $79,221 with a poverty rate of 10.04%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $851 per month, and the median house value is $207,400. 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: 2.07%
- Black or African American: 1.44%
- Native American: 1.33%
- Asian: 0.58%
- Other race: 0.38%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Casper, Wyoming is 58,763 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 57,931.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 55,316.
Casper, Wyoming Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81,224 | 683 | 0.84% |
| 2020 | 80,541 | 683 | 0.85% |
| 2019 | 79,858 | 683 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 79,175 | -411 | -0.52% |
| 2017 | 79,586 | -1,323 | -1.66% |
| 2016 | 80,909 | -1,228 | -1.52% |
| 2015 | 82,137 | 760 | 0.93% |
| 2014 | 81,377 | 274 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 81,103 | 2,538 | 3.13% |
| 2012 | 78,565 | 2,166 | 2.76% |
| 2011 | 76,399 | 929 | 1.22% |
| 2010 | 75,470 | 0.00% |
Casper Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 55,054 | 94.20% |
| Two or More Races | 1,210 | 2.07% |
| Black or African American | 840 | 1.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 776 | 1.33% |
| Asian | 340 | 0.58% |
| Some Other Race | 224 | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.00% |
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Casper Population by Race
Casper Population Pyramid $2021
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Casper Population by Age
Casper Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 24,219 | 2.36 | 64.4 |
| Married | 10,953 | 3.05 | 83 |
| Non Family | 9,537 | 1.28 | 49.4 |
| Female | 2,634 | 3.21 | 46.1 |
| Male | 1,095 | 2.91 | 51.8 |
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Average Family Size
2.36
Average Household Size
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Casper Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 425 | 1.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,295 | 5.87% |
| High School Graduate | 11,108 | 28.41% |
| Some College | 10,562 | 27.02% |
| Associates Degree | 4,905 | 12.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,176 | 15.80% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,625 | 9.27% |
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Casper Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Casper Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 35,080 | 33,028 | 9,233 |
| Hispanic | 2,574 | 2,105 | 264 |
| Black | 561 | 434 | 83 |
| 2+ Races | 418 | 405 | 97 |
| Native American | 376 | 317 | 58 |
| Asian | 251 | 249 | 66 |
| Other Race | 150 | 91 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 99.20%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.32%.
Casper Educational Attainment by Race
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$42,209
Average Earnings
$51,357
Average Male
$31,644
Average Female
Casper Earnings by Educational Attainment
Casper Language by Age
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Casper Language
93.75% of Casper residents speak only English, while 6.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.95% of the population.
Casper Language
Casper Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 49,438 | 4,361 | 8.82% |
| Hispanic | 4,922 | 775 | 15.75% |
| Multiple | 1,188 | 311 | 26.18% |
| Black | 811 | 225 | 27.74% |
| Native | 697 | 93 | 13.34% |
| Asian | 337 | 6 | 1.78% |
10.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.11%
Male Poverty Rate
10.96%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Casper
The race most likely to be in poverty in Casper is Black, with 27.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Casper is Asian, with 1.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.98%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.89%.
Casper Poverty
Casper Poverty Rate by Education
Casper Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.7%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Casper Married by Age and Sex
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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
Casper Marital Status
Casper Veterans by War
Casper Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,859 | 9.20% |
| Hispanic | 89 | 2.77% |
| Black | 76 | 12.30% |
| 2+ Races | 57 | 8.95% |
| Other Race | 9 | 4.74% |
| Native American | 8 | 1.57% |
Casper Veterans by Race
Casper Veterans by Education
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5.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
Casper Veterans by Education
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69.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Casper Employment by Age
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Casper Employment by Race
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Casper Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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49.69%
Born in Casper
97.48%
Native Born
2.52%
Foreign Born
1.50%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.48% of Casper residents were born in the United States, with 49.69% having been born in Wyoming. 1.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Casper Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,763 | 416 | 0.71% |
| 2020 | 58,347 | 416 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 57,931 | 416 | 0.72% |
| 2018 | 57,515 | -336 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 57,851 | -1,082 | -1.84% |
| 2016 | 58,933 | -1,081 | -1.80% |
| 2015 | 60,014 | 341 | 0.57% |
| 2014 | 59,673 | 186 | 0.31% |
| 2013 | 59,487 | 1,803 | 3.13% |
| 2012 | 57,684 | 1,592 | 2.84% |
| 2011 | 56,092 | 831 | 1.50% |
| 2010 | 55,261 | 5,617 | 1.08% |
| 2000 | 49,644 | 2,902 | 0.60% |
| 1990 | 46,742 | -4,274 | -0.87% |
| 1980 | 51,016 | 11,655 | 2.63% |
| 1970 | 39,361 | 431 | 0.11% |
| 1960 | 38,930 | 15,257 | 5.10% |
| 1950 | 23,673 | 5,709 | 2.80% |
| 1940 | 17,964 | 1,345 | 0.78% |
| 1930 | 16,619 | 5,172 | 3.80% |
| 1920 | 11,447 | 8,808 | 15.80% |
| 1910 | 2,639 | 2,139 | 18.10% |
| 1900 | 500 | 0.00% |