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Albany County, Wyoming
Albany County, Wyoming. Albany County had 38,558 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.0% since 2020, faster than Wyoming (+2.1%). It holds 6 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 4 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 56001.
Albany County is the county of the Laramie, WY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
38,558
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,066 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,249
Median household income
$61,917
±$6,755 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$333,000
±$14,653 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$931
±$34 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Albany County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 37,066 residents in Albany County. The Census Bureau estimates 38,558 for July 1, 2025, up 4.0% since 2020, faster than Wyoming (+2.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 38,249 over 4,274 square miles of land.
| Measure | Albany County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,249 | 582,397 | −141 |
| Households | 17,083±361 | 243,318 | +1,139 |
| Average household size | 2.08±0.04 | 2.34 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 18,851±40 | 277,141 | −415 |
Albany County's population since 2000
From 32,014 in 2000 to 38,558 in 2025: up 20.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Albany County?
Albany County holds 6 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Laramie with 32,284 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Laramie | 31,407 | $55,613 |
|---|---|---|
| CentennialGEOID 5613440 | 283 | $110,579 |
| Rock RiverGEOID 5667090 | 211 | $49,500 |
| Woods Landing-JelmGEOID 5684852 | 118 | not published |
| AlbanyGEOID 5600680 | 31 | not published |
| Fox ParkGEOID 5629400 | 12 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Albany County?
The median resident of Albany County is 28.6 years old; 15.4% are under 18 and 13.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 79.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 10.6%. 7.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Albany County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 28.6±0.4 | 39.1 | +1.0 |
| Under 18 years | 15.4% | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.5%±0.3 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.6% | 10.7% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 79.9%±0.5 pts | 81.4% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.6%±0.5 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.4%±1.1 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.6%±1.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.8%±0.8 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 11.5%±1.2 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3%±1.2 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.2%±0.8 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 55.0%±2.8 pts | 30.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 27.7%±2.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.3%±1.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 Albany County earn?
Half of Albany County's 17,083 households earn less than $61,917 a year (±$6,755), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $60,700 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Albany County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,917±$6,755 | $76,176 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $84,098±$4,300 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,723±$1,968 | $42,668 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 20.9%±2.5 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.2%±7.8 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±2.1 pts | 89.4% | – |
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 Albany County?
Owners occupy 50.0% of Albany County's occupied homes and renters 50.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $333,000 by its owner (±$14,653). The median renter pays $931 a month including utilities, and 44.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Albany County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $333,000±$14,653 | $309,700 | +$43,787 |
| Median gross rent | $931±$34 | $992 | −$49 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.0%±5.0 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,749±$66 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.0%±2.6 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,851±40 | 277,141 | −415 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8%±1.9 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 49.8%±2.3 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.7%±1.4 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 15.3%±1.9 pts | 10.8% | – |
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 Albany County building?
Builders took permits for 108 new housing units across Albany County in 2025 (108 single-family), 2.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Albany County get to work?
65.3% of Albany County's workers drive alone and 11.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Albany County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 69.6%±1.7 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±1.0 pts | 3.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.3%±2.6 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±1.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 8.7%±1.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.1%±2.0 pts | 9.4% | +6.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.3 min±1.7 | 18.8 min | +2.6 min |
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 are Albany County's census tracts?
Albany County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $15,417 (Tract 9635) to $118,785 (Tract 9631.01).
| Tract 962756001962700 | 2,937±396 | $115,930 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 962856001962800 | 3,146±353 | $66,788 |
| Tract 962956001962900 | 1,700±313 | $63,250 |
| Tract 963056001963000 | 2,046±295 | $40,397 |
| Tract 9631.0156001963101 | 3,517±486 | $118,785 |
| Tract 9631.0256001963102 | 4,175±580 | $46,379 |
| Tract 963456001963400 | 3,503±443 | $42,422 |
| Tract 963556001963500 | 2,657±168 | $15,417 |
| Tract 963656001963600 | 4,623±514 | $52,379 |
| Tract 963756001963700 | 7,184±683 | $59,415 |
| Tract 963956001963900 | 2,761±401 | $108,929 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Albany County compare with Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 6th of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 6th of 23 |
| Median household income | 21st of 23 |
| Median home value | 7th of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 9th of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 2nd of 23 |
| Median age | 23rd of 23 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Albany County 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' school search.