Laramie is a city located in Albany County Wyoming. Laramie has a 2024 population of 32,395. It is also the county seat of Albany County. Laramie is currently growing at a rate of 0.76% annually and its population has increased by 3.09% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 31,423 in 2020.
The average household income in Laramie is $72,568 with a poverty rate of 24.76%. The median age in Laramie is 26.6 years: 26.6 years for males, and 26.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Laramie was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,177 | 85.64% |
| Two or more races | 2,173 | 6.85% |
| Asian | 1,320 | 4.16% |
| Other race | 520 | 1.64% |
| Black or African American | 367 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 139 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 39 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 13,943 | 2.1 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
| Non Family | 7,473 | 1.52 | 25.4 | 74.6 |
| Married | 4,829 | 2.82 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Female | 928 | 3.04 | 38.4 | 61.6 |
| Male | 713 | 2.21 | 58.2 | 41.8 |
2.66
Average Family Size
2.1
Average Household Size
45.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 446 | 2.63% |
| Associates Degree | 1,375 | 8.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,667 | 27.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,845 | 28.57% |
| High School Graduate | 2,448 | 14.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 158 | 0.93% |
| Some College | 3,017 | 17.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,246 | 12,928 | 7,815 |
| Hispanic | 1,812 | 1,552 | 467 |
| 2+ Races | 1,235 | 1,201 | 395 |
| Asian | 903 | 877 | 824 |
| Other Race | 409 | 398 | 122 |
| Black | 200 | 169 | 141 |
| Native American | 81 | 81 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 91.25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,795 | $42,412 | $37,398 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,671 | $60,052 | $51,863 |
| High School Graduate | $40,327 | $53,654 | $17,837 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,566 | $35,661 | $19,056 |
| Overall | $44,760 | $49,122 | $37,450 |
| Some College | $37,334 | $45,549 | $31,875 |
$44,760
Average Earnings
$49,122
Average Male
$37,450
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.53% of Laramie residents speak only English, while 11.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 23,237 | 5,685 | 24.47% |
| Hispanic | 3,244 | 785 | 24.2% |
| Multiple | 1,989 | 321 | 16.14% |
| Asian | 1,228 | 303 | 24.67% |
| Black | 318 | 220 | 69.18% |
| Other | 490 | 98 | 20% |
| Islander | 39 | 39 | 100% |
| Native | 112 | 11 | 9.82% |
24.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.17%
Male Poverty Rate
27.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Laramie is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Laramie is Native, with 9.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 47.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.09%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.37% |
| Some College | 10.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.8% |
| Female Employed | 27.55% |
| Male Employed | 17.48% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,676 | $105,251 |
| Households | $50,539 | $72,568 |
| Married Families | $109,786 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,660 | $42,422 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.9%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,383
Number of Veterans
1,257
Male Veterans
126
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 480 |
| First Gulf War | 258 |
| Vietnam | 255 |
| Korea | 109 |
| World War II | 47 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 336 |
| 18 to 34 | 305 |
| 75+ | 298 |
| 55 to 64 | 248 |
| 65 to 74 | 196 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,302 | 5.56% |
| Hispanic | 113 | 4.27% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 3.62% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.31% |
| Native American | 7 | 5.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.12%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%
Employment Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
37.67%
Born in Laramie
92.25%
Native Born
7.75%
Foreign Born
5.32%
Non Citizen
2.42%
Naturalized
92.25% of Laramie residents were born in the United States, with 37.67% having been born in Wyoming. 5.32% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 33,610 | 243 | 0.73% |
| 2028 | 33,367 | 243 | 0.73% |
| 2027 | 33,124 | 243 | 0.74% |
| 2026 | 32,881 | 243 | 0.74% |
| 2025 | 32,638 | 243 | 0.75% |
| 2024 | 32,395 | 243 | 0.76% |
| 2023 | 32,152 | -29 | -0.09% |
| 2022 | 32,181 | 195 | 0.61% |
| 2021 | 31,986 | 563 | 1.79% |
| 2020 | 31,423 | -1,188 | -3.64% |
| 2019 | 32,611 | -134 | -0.41% |
| 2018 | 32,745 | 222 | 0.68% |
| 2017 | 32,523 | 463 | 1.44% |
| 2016 | 32,060 | -116 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 32,176 | 258 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 31,918 | 10 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 31,908 | 178 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 31,730 | 481 | 1.54% |
| 2011 | 31,249 | 326 | 1.05% |
| 2010 | 30,923 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 27,204 | 517 | 1.94% |
| 1990 | 26,687 | 2,277 | 9.33% |
| 1980 | 24,410 | 1,267 | 5.47% |
| 1970 | 23,143 | 5,623 | 32.09% |
| 1960 | 17,520 | 1,939 | 12.44% |
| 1950 | 15,581 | 4,954 | 46.62% |
| 1940 | 10,627 | 2,018 | 23.44% |
| 1930 | 8,609 | 2,308 | 36.63% |
| 1920 | 6,301 | -1,936 | -23.5% |
| 1910 | 8,237 | 30 | 0.37% |
| 1900 | 8,207 | 1,819 | 28.48% |
| 1890 | 6,388 | 3,692 | 136.94% |
| 1880 | 2,696 | -30,914 | -91.98% |