Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY

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2021 Population

137,216

0.522% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.9

1.16% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

12.9%

5.55% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$66,056

2.23% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$252,500

4.95% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

68,331

0.98% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY had a population of 137k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $66,056. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY declined from 137,936 to 137,216, a −0.522% decrease and its median household income grew from $64,615 to $66,056, a 2.23% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (78.4%), White (Hispanic) (8.14%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.04%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.98%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.14%).

7.09% of the households in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY are University of Wyoming (3,170 degrees awarded in 2021), Laramie County Community College (728 degrees), and WyoTech (554 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was $252,500, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%.

Most people in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was 2 cars per household.

Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY borders Eastern Plains Region PUMA, CO, Fort Collins City PUMA, CO, Eagle, Summit, Grand & Jackson Counties PUMA, CO, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY, and Natrona, Carbon & Converse Counties PUMA, WY.

United States Wyoming

Population & Diversity

Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY is home to a population of 137k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.18% of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY residents were born outside of the country (5.74k people).

In 2021, there were 9.64 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (108k people) in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.2k White (Hispanic) and 4.17k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY are Spanish (4,927 households), German (679 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (675 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,584

Women

48.6%

70,395

Men

51.4%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 136,979 inhabitants, with 51.4% men, and 48.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

97.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.5% of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was 97.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
108k ± 459
White (Hispanic)
11.2k ± 713
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.17k ± 797

13.8%

Hispanic Population

19k people

13.8% of the people in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY are hispanic (19k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,626 ± 984 people
China
972 ± 763 people
Canada
379 ± 477 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was Mexico, the natal country of 1,626 Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY residents, followed by China with 972 and Canada with 379.

Foreign-Born Population

4.18%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.74k people

4.06%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.61k people

As of 2021, 4.18% of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY residents (5.74k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was 4.06%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
4,927 households (3.81%)
German
679 households (0.525%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
675 households (0.522%)

7.09% of the households in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was Spanish. 3.81% of the households in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
4,081 ± 526
Vietnam
3,519 ± 411
Gulf War (1990s)
2,167 ± 377

Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.16 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY employs 68.3k people. The largest industries in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,885 people), Construction (4,576 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,301 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($200,998), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($123,990), and Coal mining ($120,888).

Males in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,102. The income inequality in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.451, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

31,366

Women

45.5%

37,641

Men

54.5%

The workforce of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY in 2020 was 69,007 people, with 45.5% woman, and 54.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY.

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Occupations

68.3k

2021 Value

−0.98%

1 Year decline

± −0.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY declined at a rate of −0.98%, from 69k employees to 68.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY, are Other managers (1,672 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,646 people), and Postsecondary teachers (1,613 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Wyoming (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

68.3k

2021 Value

−0.98%

1 Year decline

± −0.98%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY declined at a rate of −0.98%, from 69k employees to 68.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (5,885 people), Construction (4,576 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,301 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY, though some of these residents may live in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,219

Median earning men ± $2,402

$30,919

Median earning women ± $1,035

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($68,233), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,938), and Information ($65,532).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($66,250), Construction ($53,646), and Public Administration ($51,216).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Wyoming.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $10.1B, followed by Crude petroleum ($5.07B) and Basic chemicals ($3.22B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Wyoming products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$36.8B

2020 Value in Wyoming

$60.8B

Projected 2050 Value in Wyoming

65.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Wyoming trade was $36.8B. This is expected to increase 65.1% to $60.8B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Wyoming trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Wyoming to other states, or from other states to Wyoming.

Most Common Trade Partners

Colorado
$5.39B
Utah
$4.21B
Nebraska
$2.61B

In 2020, the top outbound Wyoming domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Colorado with $5.39B, followed by Utah with $4.21B and Nebraska and $2.61B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Wyoming shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 69.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.07%).

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing the state of Wyoming. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY. Showing the available data for Wyoming.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (69.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.07%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 69.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (26.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.07%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.

Cynthia Lummis

Senator from Wyoming

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

John Barrasso and Cynthia Lummis are the senators currently representing Wyoming.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Wyoming over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY

Harriet Hageman

Wyoming at-large Representative

Republican Party

Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY is currently represented by Harriet Hageman (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY awarded 4,481 degrees. The student population of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,556 male students and 8,591 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY are White (3,321 and 76.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (393 and 9.08%), Unknown (373 and 8.62%), and Two or More Races (118 and 2.73%).

The largest universities in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY by number of degrees awarded are University of Wyoming (3,170 and 70.7%), Laramie County Community College (728 and 16.2%), and WyoTech (554 and 12.4%).

The most popular majors in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY are Diesel Mechanics Technology (299 and 6.67%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (219 and 4.89%), and Registered Nursing (198 and 4.42%).

The median tuition cost in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY for a public four year colleges is $3,423 for in-state students and $12,393 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 16,147 (46.8% men and 53.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 16,147 students enrolled in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY, 46.8% men and 53.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 11,392 records, of which 54% were women and 46% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
147 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
126 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
107 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was General Psychology with 147 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wyoming
3,170 degrees awarded
Laramie County Community College
728 degrees awarded
WyoTech
554 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wyoming with 3,170 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,209 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY, which is 0.972 times less than the 2,272 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,321 degrees mean that there were 8.45 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 393 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($3,423) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,542) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.379% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.275% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY in 2021 were Some college (29.6k), High School or Equivalent (25.5k), and Bachelors Degree (20.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was $252,500 in 2021, which is 1.03 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $240,600 to $252,500, a 4.95% increase. The homeownership rate in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY is 66.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY have an average commute time of 16.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY is $66,056. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY with a value of $71,007, followed by Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY and Wind River Reservation PUMA, WY, with respective values of $70,160 and $68,496.

Housing

Property

$252,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,731

$37,656

Median Property Taxes

±$1,457

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.2%

Homeownership

2021

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.2% of the housing units in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY with a value of $71,007, followed by Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY and Wind River Reservation PUMA, WY, with respective values of $70,160 and $68,496.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$66,056

Median Household Income

± $1,824

56.9k

Number of Households

± 1,830

In 2021, the median household income of the 56.9k households in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY grew to $66,056 from the previous year's value of $64,615.

The following chart displays the households in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY

In 2021, the income inequality in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0524% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Carpooled (9.45%)
Worked At Home (6.76%)

In 2021, 77.4% of workers in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.45%) and those who worked at home (6.76%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY have a shorter commute time (16.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.96% of the workforce in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY (17.1k out of 133k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.7% of the population of Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 8.46% on Medicaid, 9.79% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 4.66% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1398 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.64% decrease from the previous year (1466 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1441 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 271 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Wyoming.

1,398 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wyoming

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see an average of 1,398 patients per year. This represents a 4.64% decrease from the previous year (1,466 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Wyoming in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 26.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.4% were men and 49.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.35%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

8.46%

Medicaid

9.79%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

4.66%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY grew by 4.31% from 8% to 8.35%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Laramie & Albany Counties PUMA, WY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.