Census ACS · #738 μSA
Laramie Metro Area
The Laramie, Wy Micropolitan Statistical Area has 37,713 residents. The median household income is $59,881 and the median home value is $322,100.
37,713
Population
9
People / sq mi
$59,881
Median Income
$322,100
Median Home Value
The Laramie CBSA covers 4,274 sq mi of land at 8.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.0% |
| Black or African American | 1.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% |
Economy & Income
$59,881
Median Household Income
$37,277
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$322,100
Median Home Value
$936
Median Rent
49.4%
Homeownership
Education
96.9%
High School+
55.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.9%
Drive Alone
8.9%
Work From Home
14.8 min
Avg Commute
54.7%
Foreign Born
Laramie spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Laramie, Wy Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 37,713 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #738 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Laramie metro area is $59,881, with a per capita income of $37,277.
The Laramie, Wy CBSA spans the state of Wyoming.
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Data for the Laramie, Wy CBSA (29660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Laramie: 49.4% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Laramie is a metro area in WY with a population of 37,713.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $59,881 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.9%, is on the lower side for US metro areas and below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $322,100, with typical rent around $936.
Laramie is among the best-educated US metro areas: 55.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.