City · Wyoming
Casper, Wyoming
Casper, city, in Natrona County, Wyoming. Casper had 58,771 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 59,038 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 58,839 (±39). GEOID 5613150.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
58,771
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 59,038 · ACS 2020-2024: 58,839 ±39
Median household income
$70,218
±$2,487 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$260,400
±$10,464 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$1,009
±$52 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
Where is Casper and what county is it in?
Casper is a city in Natrona County, Wyoming. It covers 26.8 square miles of land, 2,207 residents per square mile in 2020.
Casper is in the Casper, WY metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Casper, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 58,771 people lived in Casper on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Wyoming grew 2.1%. The 2020 Census counted 59,038 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 58,839 (±39).
| Measure | Casper | Natrona County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 58,839 ±39 | 79,977 | +393 |
| Households | 25,565 ±469 | 33,886 | +1,346 |
| Average household size | 2.26 ±0.04 | 2.32 | −0.10 |
| Housing units | 27,746 ±359 | 37,309 | +851 |
Casper's population since 2000
From 49,644 in 2000 to 58,771 in 2025: up 18.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Casper as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Casper?
The median resident of Casper is 37.3 years old; 24.2% are under 18 and 17.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 9.1%. 2.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Casper | Natrona County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.3 ±0.6 | 38.4 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 24.2% ±0.7 pts | 23.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.0% ±0.6 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 49.8% ±0.6 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.1% ±0.6 pts | 9.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.0% ±0.8 pts | 84.6% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | −0.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.0% ±0.6 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.1% ±0.5 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.9% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±0.9 pts | 8.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.2% ±1.5 pts | 16.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.9% ±1.6 pts | 10.7% | −2.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.1% ±0.9 pts | 93.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.5% ±2.1 pts | 27.7% | +5.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 11.7% ±1.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.5% ±1.7 pts | 86.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.5% ±1.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Casper earn?
Half of Casper's 25,565 households earn less than $70,218 a year (±$2,487), against $72,156 in Natrona County and $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 the median was $76,277 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $6,059 after inflation. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Casper | Natrona County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,218 ±$2,487 | $72,156 | −$6,059 |
| Mean household income | $96,912 ±$6,132 | $97,678 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,613 ±$2,773 | $42,188 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.8% ±1.9 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.1% ±4.4 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.3% ±1.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.4% ±0.7 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.4% ±1.4 pts | 91.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Casper?
Owners occupy 69.8% of Casper's occupied homes and renters 30.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $260,400 by its owner (±$10,464). The median renter pays $1,009 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Casper | Natrona County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $260,400 ±$10,464 | $273,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,009 ±$52 | $1,016 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0% ±5.3 pts | 36.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,588 ±$58 | $1,653 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.8% ±1.9 pts | 73.7% | +5.4 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 30.2% ±1.9 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 27,746 ±359 | 37,309 | +851 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2% ±0.8 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.8% ±2.7 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.3% ±2.0 pts | 71.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% ±0.8 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.5% ±0.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.2% ±1.8 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.9% ±1.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.2% ±1.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Casper building?
Builders took permits for 73 new housing units in Casper in 2025 (71 in single-family houses), 1.2 per 1,000 residents against 3.8 across Wyoming.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Casper work and get to work?
77.9% of Casper's workers drive alone and 10.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Casper | Natrona County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.0% ±1.4 pts | 66.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±1.1 pts | 4.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9% ±2.1 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.1% ±1.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.5% ±1.7 pts | 9.9% | +7.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min ±1.3 | 19.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Casper?
13 census tracts lie mostly in Casper, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $38,683 (Tract 2) to $112,443 (Tract 16.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5.01Natrona County | 5,861 | $61,995 |
| Tract 9.01Natrona County | 4,998 | $61,609 |
| Tract 6.02Natrona County | 4,614 | $69,911 |
| Tract 3Natrona County | 4,200 | $63,017 |
| Tract 9.02Natrona County | 3,920 | $87,452 |
| Tract 10Natrona County | 4,846 | $81,063 |
| Tract 4Natrona County | 3,736 | $62,559 |
| Tract 8Natrona County | 3,612 | $61,346 |
| Tract 2Natrona County | 3,356 | $38,683 |
| Tract 16.02Natrona County | 7,693 | $98,782 |
| Tract 7Natrona County | 2,751 | $63,958 |
| Tract 5.02Natrona County | 2,813 | $61,201 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Casper) · Census block assignment files
How does Casper compare with other places in Wyoming?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Casper is the 695th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 2nd-most populous of 99 in Wyoming.
Casper ranks 25th of 54 places in Wyoming with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 2nd | 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 28th | 42 |
| Residents per square mile | 4th | 56 |
| Median household income | 25th | 54 |
| Per capita income | 17th | 56 |
| Median home value | 30th | 53 |
| Median gross rent | 18th | 48 |
| Poverty rate | 20th | 34 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21st | 54 |
| Median age | 33rd | 56 |
| Owner-occupied share | 33rd | 55 |
| Work from home | 12th | 26 |
| Travel time to work | 24th | 56 |
Casper's figures with every place in Wyoming (CSV)
Every place in Wyoming, sortable · Compare Casper with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Casper?
4 of the 57 figures for Casper on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Casper are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Casper.