Laramie County, Wyoming Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Laramie County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 100,661. It is the 1st most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming.

Age Demographics

The median age in Laramie County is 38.2 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Laramie County is $77,884. This is 4% higher than the state median of $74,815. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is about average. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 8% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.7%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 11% lower than the state rate of 3.7%. The median home value is $324,900. Housing costs are 14% higher than the state median of $285,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Laramie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.1% vs 0.8%).

Education

32.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 7% 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 94.5%.