Albany County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Albany County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 37,713. It is the 6th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Albany County is 28.7 years. This is 26% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Albany County is $59,881. This is 20% lower than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.9%. This is 95% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 15% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $322,100. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 49.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Albany County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 80.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.5%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.7% vs 0.8%).

Education

55.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Albany County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 86% higher than the state rate of 29.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.0%. Notably, 27.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.