State
County
Land Area (mi²)
18.3 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,795.0/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.30% (99)
Growth Since 2010
6.79% (2,093)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Laramie, Wyoming Population 2021
32,909
Laramie is a city located in Albany County Wyoming. It is also the county seat of Albany County. With a 2020 population of 32,909, it is the 3rd largest city in Wyoming (after Cheyenne and ) and the 1196th largest city in the United States . Laramie is currently growing at a rate of 0.30% annually and its population has increased by 6.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,816 in 2010. Laramie reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 18 miles, Laramie has a population density of 1,795 people per square mile.
The average household income in Laramie is $61,989 with a poverty rate of 23.88%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $797 per month, and the median house value is $216,300. The median age in Laramie is 25.9 years, 25.7 years for males, and 26.1 years for females.
Laramie Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laramiewas:
- White: 88.26%
- Asian: 3.70%
- Two or more races: 3.29%
- Black or African American: 2.02%
- Other race: 1.63%
- Native American: 1.07%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
The current population of Laramie, Wyoming is 32,909 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 32,711.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 30,816.
Laramie, Wyoming Population 2021
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,184 | 152 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 39,032 | 152 | 0.39% |
| 2019 | 38,880 | 152 | 0.39% |
| 2018 | 38,728 | 269 | 0.69% |
| 2017 | 38,459 | 536 | 1.39% |
| 2016 | 37,923 | -37 | -0.10% |
| 2015 | 37,960 | 340 | 0.90% |
| 2014 | 37,620 | 64 | 0.17% |
| 2013 | 37,556 | 197 | 0.52% |
| 2012 | 37,359 | 508 | 1.36% |
| 2011 | 36,851 | 382 | 1.04% |
| 2010 | 36,469 | 0.00% |
Laramie Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,579 | 88.26% |
| Asian | 1,199 | 3.70% |
| Two or More Races | 1,064 | 3.29% |
| Black or African American | 654 | 2.02% |
| Some Other Race | 528 | 1.63% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 347 | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.03% |
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Laramie Population by Race
Laramie Population Pyramid $2021
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Laramie Population by Age
Laramie Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,350 | 2.25 | 45.3 |
| Non Family | 7,540 | 1.63 | 28.2 |
| Married | 4,827 | 3.11 | 72.2 |
| Female | 668 | 2.91 | 46.1 |
| Male | 315 | 2.85 | 40 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
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Laramie Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 276 | 1.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 462 | 2.73% |
| High School Graduate | 2,247 | 13.27% |
| Some College | 3,511 | 20.73% |
| Associates Degree | 1,521 | 8.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,937 | 29.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,983 | 23.52% |
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Laramie Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Laramie Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,723 | 13,429 | 7,747 |
| Hispanic | 1,711 | 1,277 | 299 |
| Asian | 766 | 763 | 653 |
| 2+ Races | 538 | 523 | 215 |
| Other Race | 256 | 196 | 61 |
| Native American | 190 | 186 | 42 |
| Black | 122 | 122 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.25%.
Laramie Educational Attainment by Race
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$33,396
Average Earnings
$40,836
Average Male
$28,312
Average Female
Laramie Earnings by Educational Attainment
Laramie Language by Age
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Laramie Language
88.27% of Laramie residents speak only English, while 11.73% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.07% of the population.
Laramie Language
Laramie Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 24,098 | 5,665 | 23.51% |
| Hispanic | 3,138 | 799 | 25.46% |
| Asian | 1,131 | 246 | 21.75% |
| Native | 319 | 228 | 71.47% |
| Black | 635 | 159 | 25.04% |
| Multiple | 976 | 123 | 12.60% |
| Other | 501 | 24 | 4.79% |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 100.00% |
23.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.96%
Male Poverty Rate
24.87%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Laramie
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laramie is Islander, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laramie is Other, with 4.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.44%.
Laramie Poverty
Laramie Poverty Rate by Education
Laramie Marital Status
Marriage Rates
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Laramie Married by Age and Sex
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Laramie Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Laramie Marital Status by Race
Laramie Marital Status
Laramie Veterans by War
Laramie Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,646 | 6.80% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 3.99% |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 3.30% |
| Other Race | 18 | 4.79% |
| Native American | 8 | 3.67% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.64% |
| Islander | 2 | 20.00% |
Laramie Veterans by Race
Laramie Veterans by Education
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11.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
Laramie Veterans by Education
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69.6%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
Laramie Employment by Age
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Laramie Employment by Race
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Laramie 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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39.20%
Born in Laramie
91.88%
Native Born
8.12%
Foreign Born
5.69%
Non Citizen
2.42%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
91.88% of Laramie residents were born in the United States, with 39.20% having been born in Wyoming. 5.69% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Laramie Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,909 | 99 | 0.30% |
| 2020 | 32,810 | 99 | 0.30% |
| 2019 | 32,711 | 99 | 0.30% |
| 2018 | 32,612 | 165 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 32,447 | 421 | 1.31% |
| 2016 | 32,026 | -110 | -0.34% |
| 2015 | 32,136 | 249 | 0.78% |
| 2014 | 31,887 | -4 | -0.01% |
| 2013 | 31,891 | 162 | 0.51% |
| 2012 | 31,729 | 462 | 1.48% |
| 2011 | 31,267 | 311 | 1.00% |
| 2010 | 30,956 | 3,752 | 1.30% |
| 2000 | 27,204 | 517 | 0.19% |
| 1990 | 26,687 | 2,277 | 0.90% |
| 1980 | 24,410 | 1,267 | 0.53% |
| 1970 | 23,143 | 5,623 | 2.82% |
| 1960 | 17,520 | 1,939 | 1.18% |
| 1950 | 15,581 | 4,954 | 3.90% |
| 1940 | 10,627 | 2,018 | 2.13% |
| 1930 | 8,609 | 2,308 | 3.17% |
| 1920 | 6,301 | -1,936 | -2.64% |
| 1910 | 8,237 | 30 | 0.04% |
| 1900 | 8,207 | 1,819 | 2.54% |
| 1890 | 6,388 | 3,692 | 9.01% |
| 1880 | 2,696 | 0.00% |