Albany County, WY

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2024 Population

38,249

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

28.6

0.348% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

20.9%

0.307% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$61,917

3.4% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$333,000

3.38% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

21,896

3.37% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Albany County, 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.

94.5% of the residents in Albany County, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Albany County, WY are University of Wyoming (3,302 degrees awarded in 2023) and WyoTech (1,022 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Albany County, WY was $333,000, and the homeownership rate was 50%.

Most people in Albany County, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Albany County, WY was 2 cars per household.

Albany County, WY borders Jackson County, CO, Larimer County, CO, Carbon County, WY, Converse County, WY, Laramie County, WY, and Platte County, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Albany County, WY is home to a population of 38.2k people, from which 94.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.25% of Albany County, WY residents were born outside of the country (2.77k people).

In 2024, there were 21.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (30.6k people) in Albany County, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.42k White (Hispanic) and 1.37k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

94.5%

2024 Citizenship

94.8%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 94.5% of Albany County, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Albany County, WY was 94.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Albany County, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
30.6k ± 194
White (Hispanic)
1.42k ± 324
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
1.37k ± 183

10.6%

Hispanic Population

4.04k people

10.6% of the people in Albany County, WY are hispanic (4.04k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Albany County, WY as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Wyoming.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,745 ± 2,146 people
Canada
968 ± 763 people
China
785 ± 687 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Wyoming was Mexico, the natal country of 7,745 Wyoming residents, followed by Canada with 968 and China with 785.

Foreign-Born Population

7.25%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.77k people

6.57%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.48k people

As of 2024, 7.25% of Albany County, WY residents (2.77k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Albany County, WY was 6.57%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
667 ± 205
Vietnam
338 ± 106
Gulf War (1990s)
299 ± 103

Albany County, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Albany County, WY.

Economy

The economy of Albany County, WY employs 21.9k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Albany County, WY were Educational Services (6,238 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,640 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,819 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($113,018), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($94,946), and Finance & Insurance ($65,824).

Employment

Occupations

21.9k

2024 Value

± 1,169

3.37%

1 Year growth

± 7.37%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Albany County, WY grew at a rate of 3.37%, from 21.2k employees to 21.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Albany County, WY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (3,177 people), Management Occupations (2,467 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,882 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Albany County, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

21.9k

2024 Value

± 1,169

3.37%

1 Year growth

± 7.37%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Albany County, WY grew at a rate of 3.37%, from 21.2k employees to 21.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Albany County, WY, are Educational Services (6,238 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,640 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,819 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Albany County, WY, though some of these residents may live in Albany County, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,495

Median earning men ± $4,468

$31,806

Median earning women ± $3,575

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,450), Public Administration ($70,971), and Wholesale Trade ($66,128).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($46,806), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,527), and Public Administration ($40,733).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 283k people employed in Wyoming. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.9%.

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

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

93
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
87
Construction
85
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$112k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$56.3k
Retail Trade
$51.1k
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

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.

Albany County, 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 Albany County, WY. Showing the available data for Wyoming.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (25.8%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (1.56%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Wyoming went to Donald J. Trump with 71.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (25.8%), followed by Chase Oliver (1.56%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Wyoming for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Wyoming.

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 Albany County, WY

Harriet Hageman

District at-large Representative

Republican Party

Albany County, 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 Albany County, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2023, universities in Albany County, WY awarded 4,324 degrees. The student population of Albany County, WY in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 6,017 male students and 6,102 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Albany County, WY are White (3,277 and 78.2%), Hispanic or Latino (451 and 10.8%), Unknown (185 and 4.41%), and Two or More Races (142 and 3.39%).

The largest universities in Albany County, WY by number of degrees awarded are University of Wyoming (3,302 and 76.4%) and WyoTech (1,022 and 23.6%).

The most popular majors in Albany County, WY are Diesel Mechanics Technology (476 and 11%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (434 and 10%), and General Psychology (176 and 4.07%).

The median tuition cost in Albany County, WY for a public four year colleges is $4,980 for in-state students and $20,760 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Albany County, WY, the percentage of applicants admitted was 97.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 12,119 (49.6% men and 50.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 12,119 students enrolled in Albany County, WY, 49.6% men and 50.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 8,974 records, of which 51.8% were women and 48.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
159 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
142 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
83 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Albany County, WY was General Psychology with 159 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Wyoming
3,302 degrees awarded
WyoTech
1,022 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Wyoming with 3,302 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,379 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Albany County, WY, which is 1.22 times more than the 1,945 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,277 degrees mean that there were 7.27 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 451 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 ($4,980) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,958) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Albany County, WY was $333,000 in 2024, which is 1 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $322,100 to $333,000, a 3.38% increase. The homeownership rate in Albany County, WY is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Albany County, WY have an average commute time of 15.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Albany County, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2025, 21.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Albany County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.192%.

Housing

Property

$333,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$14,653

$8,546

Median Property Taxes

±$638

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 Albany County, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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

Rent vs Own

50%

Homeownership

2024

70.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 50% of the housing units in Albany County, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.4%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$61,917

Median Household Income

± $6,755

17.1k

Number of Households

± 1,061

In 2024, the median household income of the 17.1k households in Albany County, WY grew to $61,917 from the previous year's value of $59,881.

The following chart displays the households in Albany County, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Albany County, WY is from Wyoming.

0.437

2023 Wage GINI in Wyoming

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in Wyoming

In 2023, the income inequality in Wyoming was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.72% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Wyoming was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Wyoming in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Wyoming across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (65.3%)
Worked At Home (11.1%)
Walked (8.68%)

In 2024, 65.3% of workers in Albany County, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.1%) and those who walked to work (8.68%).

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

15.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Albany County, WY have a shorter commute time (15.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.35% of the workforce in Albany County, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2025, 21.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Albany County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 0.192%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

20.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Albany County, WY (7.43k out of 35.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Albany County, WY is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2025, 12% of the children was living in poverty in Albany County, WY. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children 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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 138 in Albany County, WY. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 22.1 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

Health

92.7% of the population of Albany County, WY has health coverage, with 57.8% on employee plans, 4.91% on Medicaid, 10.8% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 1.86% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Albany County, WY see 1,254 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,254 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2002 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 162 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.3% were men and 47.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,254 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Albany County, WY

Primary care physicians in Albany County, WY see an average of 1,254 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,254 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 40.5% between 18 and 34 years, 27.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.3% were men and 47.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.34%

Uninsured

57.8%

Employer Coverage

4.91%

Medicaid

10.8%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

1.86%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Albany County, WY declined by 5.97% from 7.81% to 7.34%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2025, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.3 in Albany County, WY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Albany County, WY.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35% in Albany County, WY.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Albany County, WY.