Laramie County PUMA, WY

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2022 Population

100,316

26.9% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Barrasso

Republican Party

US Senator

Cynthia Lummis

Republican Party

US Representative

Harriet Hageman

Republican Party

2022 Median Age

8.88% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

8.98%

30.1% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$76,282

15.5% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$295,800

17.1% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

54,319

20.5% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Laramie County PUMA, WY had a population of 100k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $76,282. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Laramie County PUMA, WY declined from 137,216 to 100,316, a −26.9% decrease and its median household income grew from $66,056 to $76,282, a 15.5% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Laramie County PUMA, WY are White (Non-Hispanic) (77%), White (Hispanic) (7.89%), Two+ (Hispanic) (4.17%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.93%), and Other (Hispanic) (2.69%).

6.14% of the households in Laramie County 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.

98.4% of the residents in Laramie County PUMA, WY are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Laramie County PUMA, WY are Laramie County Community College (770 degrees awarded in 2022) and Cheeks Beauty Academy (26 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Laramie County PUMA, WY was $295,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.2%.

Most people in Laramie County PUMA, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Laramie County PUMA, WY was 2 cars per household.

Laramie County PUMA, WY borders Larimer PUMA, CO, Weld Rural PUMA, CO, North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY, and Natrona, Carbon, Converse & Albany Counties PUMA, WY.

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Population & Diversity

Laramie County PUMA, WY is home to a population of 100k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 3.24% of Laramie County PUMA, WY residents were born outside of the country (3.25k people).

In 2022, there were 9.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (77.2k people) in Laramie County PUMA, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.92k White (Hispanic) and 4.18k 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 County PUMA, WY are Spanish (3,845 households), German (446 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (179 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,767

Women

48.9%

55,211

Men

51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 107,978 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

98.4%

2022 Citizenship

97.5%

2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 98.4% of Laramie County PUMA, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Laramie County PUMA, WY was 97.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laramie County PUMA, WY

White (Non-Hispanic)
77.2k ± 444
White (Hispanic)
7.92k ± 863
Two+ (Hispanic)
4.18k ± 818

15.5%

Hispanic Population

15.6k people

15.5% of the people in Laramie County PUMA, WY are hispanic (15.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
925 ± 743 people
China
625 ± 612 people
Germany
214 ± 359 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Laramie County PUMA, WY was Mexico, the natal country of 925 Laramie County PUMA, WY residents, followed by China with 625 and Germany with 214.

Foreign-Born Population

3.24%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

3.25k people

4.18%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.74k people

As of 2022, 3.24% of Laramie County PUMA, WY residents (3.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Laramie County PUMA, WY was 4.18%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
3,845 households (4.07%)
German
446 households (0.472%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
179 households (0.19%)

6.14% of the households in Laramie County 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Laramie County PUMA, WY was Spanish. 4.07% of the households in Laramie County 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-)
3,695 ± 488
Vietnam
2,932 ± 376
Gulf War (1990s)
1,836 ± 319

Laramie County PUMA, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Laramie County PUMA, WY employs 54.3k people. The largest industries in Laramie County PUMA, WY are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,987 people), Construction (3,729 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,352 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($221,481), Banking & related activities ($140,957), and Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying ($131,375).

Males in Laramie County PUMA, WY have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $51,958. The income inequality in Laramie County PUMA, WY (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, 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 County 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 County PUMA, WY.

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Occupations

54.3k

2022 Value

−20.5%

1 Year decline

± −20.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Laramie County PUMA, WY declined at a rate of −20.5%, from 68.3k employees to 54.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laramie County PUMA, WY, are Other managers (1,510 people), Registered nurses (1,457 people), and Firstline supervisors of retail sales workers (1,249 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laramie County PUMA, WY.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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

54.3k

2022 Value

−20.5%

1 Year decline

± −20.5%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Laramie County PUMA, WY declined at a rate of −20.5%, from 68.3k employees to 54.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laramie County PUMA, WY, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (3,987 people), Construction (3,729 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,352 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laramie County PUMA, WY, though some of these residents may live in Laramie County PUMA, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,724

Median earning men ± $1,640

$34,922

Median earning women ± $1,683

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($75,293), Wholesale Trade ($74,217), and Public Administration ($74,167).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($57,126), Construction ($53,837), and Wholesale Trade ($49,327).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

1.73%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% 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 11.9%.

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

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 County 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 County 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 County PUMA, WY

Harriet Hageman

Wyoming at-large Representative

Republican Party

Laramie County 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 County PUMA, WY have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Laramie County PUMA, WY awarded 796 degrees. The student population of Laramie County PUMA, WY in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,464 male students and 2,351 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Laramie County PUMA, WY are White (536 and 68.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (117 and 14.9%), Unknown (77 and 9.8%), and Two or More Races (34 and 4.33%).

The largest universities in Laramie County PUMA, WY by number of degrees awarded are Laramie County Community College (770 and 96.7%) and Cheeks Beauty Academy (26 and 3.27%).

The most popular majors in Laramie County PUMA, WY are Welding Technology (71 and 8.92%), Automobile Mechanics Technology (70 and 8.79%), and Registered Nursing (56 and 7.04%).

The median tuition cost in Laramie County PUMA, WY for a public four year colleges is $3,150 for in-state students and $9,450 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 3,815 students enrolled in Laramie County PUMA, WY, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,137 records, of which 63.5% were women and 36.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
28 degrees awarded
General Business
22 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
56 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Laramie County PUMA, WY was Elementary Education & Teaching with 28 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Laramie County Community College
770 degrees awarded
Cheeks Beauty Academy
26 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Laramie County Community College with 770 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 332 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laramie County PUMA, WY, which is 0.716 times less than the 464 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 536 degrees mean that there were 4.58 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 117 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

Public, 4-year or above ($3,150) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,463) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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 2022, 0.302% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.345% 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 County PUMA, WY in 2022 were Some college (23.2k), High School or Equivalent (21k), and Bachelors Degree (16.3k).

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 County PUMA, WY was $295,800 in 2022, which is 1.05 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $252,500 to $295,800, a 17.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Laramie County PUMA, WY is 72.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Laramie County PUMA, WY have an average commute time of 17.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laramie County PUMA, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Laramie County PUMA, WY is $76,282. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Laramie County PUMA, WY was Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY with a value of $76,968, followed by Laramie County PUMA, WY and Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY, with respective values of $76,282 and $73,776.

Housing

Property

$295,800

Median Property Value 2022

±$7,363

$29,892

Median Property Taxes

±$1,345

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 County 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 County PUMA, WY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.2%

Homeownership

2022

67.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 72.2% of the housing units in Laramie County PUMA, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Laramie County 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Laramie County PUMA, WY was Sheridan, Park, Teton, Lincoln & Big Horn Counties PUMA, WY with a value of $76,968, followed by Laramie County PUMA, WY and Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY, with respective values of $76,282 and $73,776.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Laramie County 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.

$76,282

Median Household Income

± $2,658

41.4k

Number of Households

± 1,618

In 2022, the median household income of the 41.4k households in Laramie County PUMA, WY grew to $76,282 from the previous year's value of $66,056.

The following chart displays the households in Laramie County 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

0.439

2022 Wage GINI in Laramie County PUMA, WY

0.451

2021 Wage GINI in Laramie County PUMA, WY

In 2022, the income inequality in Laramie County PUMA, WY was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.75% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Laramie County PUMA, WY was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Laramie County PUMA, WY in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (81.1%)
Carpooled (9.03%)
Worked At Home (7.51%)

In 2022, 81.1% of workers in Laramie County PUMA, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.03%) and those who worked at home (7.51%).

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

17.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laramie County PUMA, WY have a shorter commute time (17.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.1% of the workforce in Laramie County PUMA, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Laramie County 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 County 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 County PUMA, WY have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.98% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laramie County PUMA, WY (8.83k out of 98.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Laramie County 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

91.4% of the population of Laramie County PUMA, WY has health coverage, with 48.9% on employee plans, 8.95% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 5.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1434 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.58% increase from the previous year (1398 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1405 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 269 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,434 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Wyoming

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see an average of 1,434 patients per year. This represents a 2.58% increase from the previous year (1,398 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 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.63%

Uninsured

48.9%

Employer Coverage

8.95%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

5.35%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laramie County PUMA, WY grew by 3.38% from 8.35% to 8.63%.

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