Laramie, WY

Census Place

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2024 Population
32,234
US Senator
John Barrasso
Republican Party
US Senator
Cynthia Lummis
Republican Party
US Representative
Harriet Hageman
Republican Party
2024 Poverty Rate
22.5%
1.71% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$55,613
6.1% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$319,500
5.72% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
19,149
2.9% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Laramie, 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.

93.7% of the residents in Laramie, WY are U.S. citizens.

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

In 2024, the median property value in Laramie, WY was $319,500, and the homeownership rate was 44.1%.

Most people in Laramie, WY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14 minutes. The average car ownership in Laramie, WY was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Laramie, WY is home to a population of 32.2k people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 8.16% of Laramie, WY residents were born outside of the country (2.63k people).

In 2024, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.3k people) in Laramie, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.35k White (Hispanic) and 1.24k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.7%
2024 Citizenship
94%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 93.7% of Laramie, WY residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Laramie, WY was 94%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Laramie, WY
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    25.3k ± 245
  2. White (Hispanic)
    1.35k ± 311
  3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
    1.24k ± 230
11.4%
Hispanic Population
3.69k people

In 2024, there were 18.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.3k people) in Laramie, WY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.35k White (Hispanic) and 1.24k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

11.4% of the people in Laramie, WY are hispanic (3.69k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    7,745 ± 2,146 people
  2. Canada
    968 ± 763 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

8.16%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
2.63k people
7.46%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
2.38k people

As of 2024, 8.16% of Laramie, WY residents (2.63k 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 Laramie, WY was 7.46%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    564 ± 195
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    215 ± 96
  3. Vietnam
    176 ± 73

Laramie, WY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.62 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Laramie, WY employs 19.1k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Laramie, WY were Educational Services (5,794 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,255 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,735 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($113,110), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($82,039), and Public Administration ($68,871).

Employment

Occupations

19.1k
2024 Value
± 1,111
2.9%
1 Year growth
± 8.04%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Laramie, WY grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 18.6k employees to 19.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Laramie, WY, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,953 people), Management Occupations (1,937 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,644 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Laramie, WY.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

19.1k
2024 Value
± 1,111
2.9%
1 Year growth
± 8.04%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Laramie, WY grew at a rate of 2.9%, from 18.6k employees to 19.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Laramie, WY, are Educational Services (5,794 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,255 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,735 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Laramie, WY, though some of these residents may live in Laramie, WY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$38,067
Median earning men ± $4,478
$28,351
Median earning women ± $4,487

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($96,406), Public Administration ($71,104), and Wholesale Trade ($65,152).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,173), Construction ($43,462), and Public Administration ($40,551).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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%.

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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.

Laramie, 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

Voting results are not available for Laramie, WY. Showing the available data for Wyoming.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (71.6%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (25.8%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Wyoming

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John Barrasso
Senator from Wyoming1
Assumed office on June 25, 2007
Appointed to the seat following the death of Craig L. Thomas.
Cynthia Lummis
Senator from Wyoming2
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.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Laramie, WY

Harriet Hageman
District at-large Representative
Republican Party

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

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Education

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

Most students graduating from Universities in Laramie, 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 Laramie, 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 Laramie, 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 Laramie, 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 Laramie, 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).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 12,119 students enrolled in Laramie, 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.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    159 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    142 degrees awarded
  3. Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
    83 degrees awarded

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. University of Wyoming
    3,302 degrees awarded
  2. 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.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,379 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Laramie, 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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Laramie, WY was $319,500 in 2024, which is 0.96 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $302,200 to $319,500, a 5.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Laramie, WY is 44.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Laramie, WY have an average commute time of 14 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Laramie, WY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$319,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$15,854
$6,401
Median Property Taxes
±$564

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, WY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $1,500 - $2k range.

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Rent vs Own

44.1%
Homeownership
2024
70%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 44.1% of the housing units in Laramie, WY were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 44.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$55,613
Median Household Income
± $3,005
14.5k
Number of Households
± 998

In 2024, the median household income of the 14.5k households in Laramie, WY grew to $55,613 from the previous year's value of $52,414.

The following chart displays the households in Laramie, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Laramie, 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.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (64.3%)
  2. Worked At Home (10.8%)
  3. Walked (8.84%)

In 2024, 64.3% of workers in Laramie, WY drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10.8%) and those who walked to work (8.84%).

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.

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Commute Time

14 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Laramie, WY have a shorter commute time (14 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.02% of the workforce in Laramie, WY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Laramie, WY (6.67k out of 29.6k 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 Laramie, 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.

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Health

92.1% of the population of Laramie, WY has health coverage, with 59.6% on employee plans, 4.92% on Medicaid, 8.61% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 2.06% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Wyoming see 1,433 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,433 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1408 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 252 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.2% under 18 years, 46.4% between 18 and 34 years, 25.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 10.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

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Uninsured People

7.92%
Uninsured
59.6%
Employer Coverage
4.92%
Medicaid
8.61%
Medicare
16.9%
Non-Group
2.06%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Laramie, WY declined by 5.11% from 8.34% to 7.92%.

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