Albany County, Wyoming Demographics 2026
Albany County, Wyoming has a population of 38,249, the 6th most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $61,917 and the median home value is $333,000. The poverty rate is 20.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Albany County Quick Facts
How Albany County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 37,713 | 38,249 | +1.4% |
| Median household income | $59,881 | $61,917 | +3.4% |
| Median home value | $322,100 | $333,000 | +3.4% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Albany County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laramie | 32,234 | $55,613 | 22.5% | $319,500 |
| Centennial | 521 | $110,579 | 9.0% | $288,600 |
| Rock River | 219 | $49,500 | 26.0% | $127,000 |
| Woods Landing-Jelm | 182 | N/A | 23.6% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Albany County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 38,249. It is the 6th most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Albany County is 28.6 years. This is 27% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Albany County is $61,917. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,176. It is also 23% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.9%. This is 98% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. 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 3.8%. This is 1% higher than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $333,000. Housing costs are 8% higher than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.4x. 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% lower than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Albany County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 79.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.6% vs 0.8%).
Education
55.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Albany County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 30.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.2%. Notably, 27.7% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Albany County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Wyoming and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Albany County, Wyoming?
Albany County has a population of 38,249, making it the 6th most populous county in Wyoming.
What is the median income in Albany County?
The median household income in Albany County is $61,917 with a poverty rate of 20.9%.
How many cities are in Albany County, Wyoming?
Albany County contains 4 Census-designated places.