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Laramie County, Wyoming
Laramie County, Wyoming. Laramie County had 102,938 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 2.4% since 2020, in line with Wyoming (+2.1%). It holds 10 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs and 6 census-designated) and 27 census tracts. GEOID 56021.
Laramie County is the county of the Cheyenne, WY metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
102,938
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 100,512 · ACS 2020-2024: 101,060
Median household income
$80,173
±$3,160 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $76,176
Median home value
$348,700
±$6,581 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $309,700
Median gross rent
$1,160
±$39 (90% margin)
Wyoming: $992
How many people live in Laramie County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 100,512 residents in Laramie County. The Census Bureau estimates 102,938 for July 1, 2025, up 2.4% since 2020, in line with Wyoming (+2.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 101,060 over 2,686 square miles of land.
| Measure | Laramie County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 101,060 | 582,397 | +2,740 |
| Households | 43,279±405 | 243,318 | +3,596 |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.02 | 2.34 | −0.13 |
| Housing units | 45,659±50 | 277,141 | +2,275 |
Laramie County's population since 2000
From 81,607 in 2000 to 102,938 in 2025: up 26.1%. 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 Laramie County?
Laramie County holds 10 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Cheyenne with 66,507 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cheyenne | 65,132 | $78,839 |
|---|---|---|
| Ranchettes | 6,199 | $121,445 |
| South Greeley | 4,733 | $56,844 |
| Fox Farm-College | 3,876 | $48,516 |
| Warren AFBGEOID 5681640 | 2,863 | $69,432 |
| Pine BluffsGEOID 5661435 | 1,172 | $67,905 |
| BurnsGEOID 5611265 | 356 | $61,071 |
| AlbinGEOID 5600825 | 169 | $170,154 |
| CarpenterGEOID 5612860 | 93 | not published |
| HillsdaleGEOID 5637510 | 40 | 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 Laramie County?
The median resident of Laramie County is 38.5 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 17.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 74.9%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.8%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Laramie County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5±0.4 | 39.1 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 22.4%±0.1 pts | 22.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.3%±0.1 pts | 18.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.8% | 10.7% | +1.2 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 74.9%±0.7 pts | 81.4% | −3.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±0.2 pts | 0.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.1 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 | 4.1%±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±0.5 pts | 3.5% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.2%±0.9 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 14.4%±0.8 pts | 14.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.5%±1.1 pts | 11.3% | +1.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.0%±0.8 pts | 94.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 33.1%±1.5 pts | 30.6% | +4.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 12.2%±1.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.0%±1.1 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 Laramie County earn?
Half of Laramie County's 43,279 households earn less than $80,173 a year (±$3,160), against $76,176 in Wyoming. In 2015-2019 it was $82,346 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Laramie County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $80,173±$3,160 | $76,176 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $99,407±$4,601 | $100,641 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,871±$1,937 | $42,668 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 8.9%±1.4 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.0%±3.2 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.4%±0.8 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 91.7%±0.9 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 Laramie County?
Owners occupy 70.6% of Laramie County's occupied homes and renters 29.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $348,700 by its owner (±$6,581). The median renter pays $1,160 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Laramie County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $348,700±$6,581 | $309,700 | +$68,225 |
| Median gross rent | $1,160±$39 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3%±3.7 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,898±$46 | $1,754 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.6%±1.4 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 45,659±50 | 277,141 | +2,275 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.3%±1.7 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±1.1 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.6%±0.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.5%±1.0 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 Laramie County building?
Builders took permits for 556 new housing units across Laramie County in 2025 (325 single-family), 5.4 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 Laramie County get to work?
79.1% of Laramie County's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.7%.
| Measure | Laramie County | Wyoming | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 66.6%±1.2 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.7%±0.8 pts | 3.7% | −1.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.1%±1.6 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8%±1.3 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1%±1.0 pts | 9.4% | +4.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.8 min±1.0 | 18.8 min | +1.9 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 Laramie County's census tracts?
Laramie County is divided into 27 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $50,625 (Tract 2) to $142,568 (Tract 19.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Laramie County compare with Wyoming's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 23 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 23 |
| Median household income | 8th of 23 |
| Median home value | 6th of 23 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 23 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 23 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4th of 23 |
| Median age | 18th 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
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