Laramie County, Wyoming Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 1st-largest in Wyoming

The population of Laramie County, Wyoming is 100,661 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 1st-largest county in Wyoming. The median household income is $77,884, the median home value is $324,900, and the median age is 38.2.

The population of Laramie County has grown 10.3% since 2010 (92,246 → 101,783), a +0.71% annualized rate.

Laramie County within Wyoming · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

100,661

Population

+0.71%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$77,884

Median Income

$324,900

Median Home Value

Laramie County covers 2,686 sq mi of land at 37.5 people per square mile.

About Laramie County, WY

Laramie County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 57.0% of the population. With 100,661 residents, Laramie County is a county in Wyoming. It is the #1-largest of all counties in Wyoming nationally.

Median household income is $77,884, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.4%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $324,900, with typical rent around $1,080.

About 32.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. Around 8.4% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 18 minutes each way.

The large foreign-born share is a defining thread in Laramie County, shaping language, household composition, and the labor force behind the economic figures above.

Laramie County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Laramie County had a population of 92,246 in 2010 and 101,783 in 2024, a 10.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 101,783 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.71%.

Laramie County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

101,783

Population (2024)

92,246

Population (2010)

101,783

Peak (2024)

0.71%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	92,246	-	-	estimate
2011	92,610	+364	+0.39%	estimate
2012	94,751	+2,141	+2.31%	estimate
2013	95,786	+1,035	+1.09%	estimate
2014	96,122	+336	+0.35%	estimate
2015	97,090	+968	+1.01%	estimate
2016	98,039	+949	+0.98%	estimate
2017	98,599	+560	+0.57%	estimate
2018	99,264	+665	+0.67%	estimate
2019	99,865	+601	+0.61%	estimate
2020	100,733	+868	+0.87%	estimate
2021	100,843	+110	+0.11%	estimate
2022	100,860	+17	+0.02%	estimate
2023	101,079	+219	+0.22%	estimate
2024	101,783	+704	+0.70%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	82.2%
Black or African American	2.2%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

38.2

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

16.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.8%

5–9

6.5%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

6.4%

25–34

14.1%

35–44

13.1%

45–54

11.4%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

10.4%

75–84

4.4%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 18.7% · Seniors (65+): 16.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$77,884+$3,069 vs state
Mean household income	$99,326
Per-capita income	$42,449
Poverty rate	6.4%-0.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.1%
Employment-to-population	60.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.6%

Public administration

11.3%

Education & health care

9.2%

Construction

8.3%

Finance & real estate

7.7%

Retail trade

7.0%

Information

5.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.0%

The largest employment sector in Laramie County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

0.9%

Carpool

80.1%

Public transit

8.4%

Work from home

17.9 min

Avg commute

Housing

$324,900+$39,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,080

Median rent

70.8%

Homeownership rate

45,032

Total housing units

94.4%

Occupied

5.6%

Vacant

29.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.4%

With health insurance

95.6%

With broadband internet

57.0%

Foreign-born

13.5%

Veterans (18+)

13.9%

With a disability

93.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.5%

High School+

32.0%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Wyoming

Cheyenne (64,976)Casper (58,754)Gillette (33,278)Laramie (31,848)Rock Springs (23,229)Sheridan (19,035)Evanston (11,803)Green River (11,679)Riverton (10,803)Jackson (10,746)All Wyoming cities →

Other counties in Wyoming

Natrona County (79,735)Campbell County (47,018)Sweetwater County (41,786)Fremont County (39,472)Albany County (37,713)Sheridan County (31,585)Park County (30,109)Teton County (23,358)Uinta County (20,605)Lincoln County (20,158)All Wyoming counties →

Part of Wyoming

Wyoming demographic profile All Wyoming data →

Metro areas in Wyoming

Cheyenne (100,661)Casper (79,735)All US metros →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Laramie County, Wyoming has a population of 100,661 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 1st-largest county in Wyoming. Population density is 37 people per square mile.

The population of Laramie County has grown 10.3% since 2010 (92,246 → 101,783), a +0.71% annualized rate.

The median household income in Laramie County, Wyoming is $77,884, with mean (average) household income of $99,326 and per-capita income of $42,449. 6.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Laramie County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.2%), Hispanic or Latino (3.0%), Black or African American (2.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Laramie County, Wyoming is 38.2 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

The median home value in Laramie County is $324,900 and median monthly rent is $1,080. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 45,032 total housing units, 5.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Laramie County, Wyoming is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

Cheyenne is among the largest cities associated with Laramie County, Wyoming, with a population of 64,976.