Laramie County, Wyoming Demographics 2026
Laramie County, Wyoming has a population of 101,060, the 1st most populous county in Wyoming. The median household income is $80,173 and the median home value is $348,700. The poverty rate is 8.9%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Laramie County Quick Facts
How Laramie 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 | 100,661 | 101,060 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $77,884 | $80,173 | +2.9% |
| Median home value | $324,900 | $348,700 | +7.3% |
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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Laramie County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheyenne | 65,239 | $78,839 | 8.7% | $333,700 |
| Ranchettes | 5,949 | $121,445 | 2.9% | $617,500 |
| South Greeley | 4,631 | $56,844 | 24.9% | $70,100 |
| Fox Farm-College | 4,019 | $48,516 | 15.6% | N/A |
| Warren AFB | 2,936 | $69,432 | 5.9% | N/A |
| Pine Bluffs | 1,370 | $67,905 | 10.6% | $338,000 |
| Burns | 397 | $61,071 | 9.6% | $207,500 |
| Albin | 230 | $170,154 | 9.6% | $163,300 |
| Hillsdale | 25 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Laramie County is located in Wyoming with a total population of 101,060. It is the 1st most populous county out of 23 in Wyoming. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Laramie County is 38.5 years. This is 2% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Laramie County is $80,173. This is 5% higher than the state median of $76,176. It is also about the same as the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.9%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. The median home value is $348,700. Housing costs are 13% higher than the state median of $309,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% lower than the state average of 71.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Laramie County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.8%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (2.1% vs 0.8%).
Education
33.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 8% 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 95.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Laramie 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 Laramie County, Wyoming?
Laramie County has a population of 101,060, making it the 1st most populous county in Wyoming.
What is the median income in Laramie County?
The median household income in Laramie County is $80,173 with a poverty rate of 8.9%.
How many cities are in Laramie County, Wyoming?
Laramie County contains 9 Census-designated places.