Casper, WY

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Casper Overview

58,631
TOTAL POPULATION
29,285
MALE POPULATION
29,346
FEMALE POPULATION
99.79
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.21
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,686
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,278
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,011
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,753
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
31,546
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Casper Zip Codes

Casper Area Codes

Race in Casper

The most populous races in Casper are White / Caucasian (53,776 | 91.7%), Hispanic or Latino (5,241 | 8.9%), and Two or more Races (2,719 | 4.6%).
Race in Casper
Race# Population% Population
Asian2600.4%
Black / African American1910.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific160.0%
Hispanic or Latino5,2418.9%
Native / Alaskan6831.2%
White / Caucasian53,77691.7%
Two or more Races2,7194.6%
Some other Race9861.7%
Total58,631100.0%

Ancestry in Casper

The most populous ancestries reported in Casper are German (12,792 | 21.8%), Irish (7,704 | 13.1%), English (6,949 | 11.8%), Mexican (3,971 | 6.8%), and Norwegian (2,430 | 4.1%), together accounting for 57.7% of all Casper residents.
Ancestry in Casper
Ancestry# Population% Population
African120.0%
Alaska Native50.0%
American2,2603.8%
Arab490.1%
Arapaho830.1%
Austrian3180.5%
Belgian2110.4%
Belizean730.1%
Bhutanese3520.6%
Blackfeet520.1%
British5350.9%
Burmese970.2%
Canadian870.2%
Celtic220.0%
Central American560.1%
Central American Indian140.0%
Cherokee1220.2%
Cheyenne30.0%
Chickasaw130.0%
Chinese380.1%
Chippewa100.0%
Colombian110.0%
Cree320.1%
Croatian1080.2%
Cuban830.1%
Czech3450.6%
Czechoslovakian310.1%
Danish6301.1%
Dominican340.1%
Dutch5160.9%
Eastern European3070.5%
English6,94911.8%
European1,7403.0%
Finnish1830.3%
French1,8493.2%
French American Indian50.0%
French Canadian2280.4%
German12,79221.8%
Greek2190.4%
Guatemalan90.0%
Hungarian1190.2%
Icelander340.1%
Indian (Asian)430.1%
Irish7,70413.1%
Italian1,5242.6%
Korean2270.4%
Latvian410.1%
Lithuanian1260.2%
Mexican3,9716.8%
Mexican American Indian140.0%
Native Hawaiian1440.3%
Navajo580.1%
Nicaraguan60.0%
Nigerian170.0%
Northern European1610.3%
Norwegian2,4304.1%
Osage250.0%
Ottawa110.0%
Pakistani70.0%
Pennsylvania German200.0%
Polish1,1482.0%
Portuguese510.1%
Puerto Rican1670.3%
Russian2900.5%
Salvadoran410.1%
Samoan200.0%
Scandinavian1,2452.1%
Scotch-Irish4650.8%
Scottish1,8293.1%
Seminole80.0%
Serbian760.1%
Shoshone500.1%
Sioux1580.3%
Slavic450.1%
Slovak230.0%
Slovene150.0%
South American110.0%
Spaniard910.2%
Spanish3440.6%
Subsaharan African290.1%
Swedish1,1301.9%
Swiss870.2%
Thai450.1%
Ukrainian140.0%
Welsh9121.6%
Yugoslavian1970.3%
Yup'ik110.0%
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Immigrants in Casper

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Casper came from Central America (553 | 0.9%), Latin America (553 | 0.9%), Mexico (489 | 0.8%), Europe (279 | 0.5%), and Asia (215 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.6% of all Casper residents.
Immigrants in Casper
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa60.0%
Asia2150.4%
Australia90.0%
Canada1300.2%
Central America5530.9%
China450.1%
Costa Rica320.1%
Croatia260.0%
Denmark120.0%
Eastern Asia790.1%
Eastern Europe930.2%
El Salvador170.0%
England290.1%
Europe2790.5%
France390.1%
Germany640.1%
Greece420.1%
Guatemala110.0%
Hong Kong110.0%
India90.0%
Japan250.0%
Korea90.0%
Latin America5530.9%
Mexico4890.8%
Morocco60.0%
Northern Africa60.0%
Northern Europe410.1%
Oceania90.0%
Panama40.0%
Philippines410.1%
Russia670.1%
South Central Asia950.2%
South Eastern Asia410.1%
Southern Europe420.1%
Sri Lanka860.2%
Western Europe1030.2%
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Sex and Age in Casper

Sex and Age in Casper

The most populous age groups in Casper are 30 to 34 Years (2,437 | 8.3%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (2,199 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Casper
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,995 (6.8%)2,014 (6.9%)
5 to 9 Years1,996 (6.8%)1,827 (6.2%)
10 to 14 Years2,114 (7.2%)1,851 (6.3%)
15 to 19 Years2,292 (7.8%)1,842 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years1,755 (6.0%)1,785 (6.1%)
25 to 29 Years1,961 (6.7%)1,952 (6.7%)
30 to 34 Years2,437 (8.3%)2,199 (7.5%)
35 to 39 Years2,328 (8.0%)2,136 (7.3%)
40 to 44 Years1,659 (5.7%)1,711 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years1,669 (5.7%)1,633 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years1,552 (5.3%)1,587 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,823 (6.2%)1,466 (5.0%)
60 to 64 Years1,536 (5.2%)1,993 (6.8%)
65 to 69 Years1,471 (5.0%)1,761 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years1,247 (4.3%)1,170 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years528 (1.8%)1,069 (3.6%)
80 to 84 Years576 (2.0%)517 (1.8%)
85 Years and over346 (1.2%)833 (2.8%)
Total29,285 (100.0%)29,346 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Casper

Median Family Size in Casper

The median family size in Casper is 2.97 persons per family, with married-couple families (10,895 | 73.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.07 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,237 | 8.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.52 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Casper
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple10,895 (73.2%)3.07
Single Male/Father1,237 (8.3%)2.52
Single Female/Mother2,744 (18.4%)2.81
Total Families14,876 (100.0%)2.97

Median Household Size in Casper

The median household size in Casper is 2.29 persons per household, with married-couple households (10,895 | 43.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.07 persons per household. non-family households (10,220 | 40.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.21 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Casper
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple10,895 (43.4%)3.07
Single Male/Father1,237 (4.9%)2.81
Single Female/Mother2,744 (10.9%)3.00
Non-family10,220 (40.7%)1.21
Total Households25,096 (100.0%)2.29

Household Size by Marriage Status in Casper

Out of a total of 25,096 households in Casper, 14,876 (59.3%) are family households, while 10,220 (40.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,939, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 8,519.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Casper
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-8,519 (34.0%)
2-Person Households6,939 (27.7%)1,435 (5.7%)
3-Person Households3,707 (14.8%)208 (0.8%)
4-Person Households2,600 (10.4%)48 (0.2%)
5-Person Households1,012 (4.0%)10 (0.0%)
6-Person Households418 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households200 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total14,876 (59.3%)10,220 (40.7%)

Female Fertility in Casper

Fertility by Age in Casper

Average fertility rate in Casper is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 111.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Casper
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years135 (14.7%)73.0
20 to 34 years660 (72.1%)111.0
35 to 50 years121 (13.2%)21.0
Total916 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Casper

70.4% of women with births (916) in Casper are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Casper
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)135 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years524 (79.4%)136 (20.6%)
35 to 50 years121 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total645 (70.4%)271 (29.6%)

Fertility by Education in Casper

Average fertility rate in Casper is 67.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of less than high school have the highest fertility rate of 97.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the lowest fertility at 28.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 28.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Casper
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School173 (18.9%)97.0
High School Diploma260 (28.4%)94.0
College or Associate's Degree238 (26.0%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree211 (23.0%)83.0
Graduate Degree34 (3.7%)28.0
Total916 (100.0%)67.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Casper

29.6% of women with births in Casper are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 92.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Casper
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School13 (7.5%)160 (92.5%)
High School Diploma188 (72.3%)72 (27.7%)
College or Associate's Degree199 (83.6%)39 (16.4%)
Bachelor's Degree211 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total645 (70.4%)271 (29.6%)

Income in Casper

Income Overview in Casper

Per Capita Income in Casper is $40,686, while median incomes of families and households are $88,278 and $67,011 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income58,631$40,686
Median Family Income14,876$88,278
Mean Family Income14,876$113,625
Median Household Income25,096$67,011
Mean Household Income25,096$92,561
Income Deficit14,876$9,753
Wage / Income Gap (%)58,63129.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)58,63170.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index58,6310.45

Earnings by Sex in Casper

Average Earnings in Casper are $41,468, $48,551 for men and $34,237 for women, a difference of 29.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Casper
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male17,780 (53.6%)$48,551
Female15,412 (46.4%)$34,237
Total33,192 (100.0%)$41,468

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Casper

The most common earnings brackets in Casper are $100,000+ for men (2,958 | 16.6%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (1,432 | 9.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Casper
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less922 (5.2%)764 (5.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999282 (1.6%)784 (5.1%)
$5,000 to $7,499395 (2.2%)553 (3.6%)
$7,500 to $9,999305 (1.7%)382 (2.5%)
$10,000 to $12,499454 (2.5%)693 (4.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999611 (3.4%)448 (2.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499481 (2.7%)602 (3.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999375 (2.1%)391 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499582 (3.3%)459 (3.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999612 (3.4%)478 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999678 (3.8%)1,296 (8.4%)
$30,000 to $34,999855 (4.8%)1,068 (6.9%)
$35,000 to $39,999713 (4.0%)924 (6.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999843 (4.7%)800 (5.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999935 (5.3%)990 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $54,999707 (4.0%)556 (3.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,645 (9.2%)1,432 (9.3%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,387 (7.8%)939 (6.1%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,040 (11.5%)947 (6.1%)
$100,000+2,958 (16.6%)906 (5.9%)
Total17,780 (100.0%)15,412 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Casper

Average earnings in Casper are $57,157 for men and $39,897 for women, a difference of 30.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $94,765, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $36,875. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $72,868, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,799.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Casper
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$36,875$27,799
High School Diploma$46,419$33,427
College or Associate's Degree$58,090$33,687
Bachelor's Degree$56,959$54,056
Graduate Degree$94,765$72,868
Total$57,157$39,897

Family Income in Casper

Family Income Brackets in Casper

According to the Casper family income data, there are 3,183 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.4% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 253 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Casper
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004613.1%
$10,000 to $14,9992531.7%
$15,000 to $24,9997595.1%
$25,000 to $34,9998785.9%
$35,000 to $49,9991,3399.0%
$50,000 to $74,9992,55917.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992,09814.1%
$100,000 to $149,9993,18321.4%
$150,000 to $199,9991,69611.4%
$200,000+1,65111.1%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Casper

4-person families (2,354 | 15.8%) account for the highest median family income in Casper with $112,656 per family, while 2-person families (7,442 | 50.0%) have the highest median income of $39,860 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Casper
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families7,442 (50.0%)$79,720
3-Person Families3,506 (23.6%)$77,331
4-Person Families2,354 (15.8%)$112,656
5-Person Families998 (6.7%)$104,189
6-Person Families380 (2.5%)$87,443
7+ Person Families196 (1.3%)$86,357
Total14,876 (100.0%)$88,278

Family Income by Number of Earners in Casper

The median family income in Casper is $88,278, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,323) having the highest median family income of $138,717, while families with no earners (1,723) have the lowest median family income of $55,195, accounting for 8.9% and 11.6% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Casper
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,723 (11.6%)$55,195
1 Earner5,060 (34.0%)$56,301
2 Earners6,770 (45.5%)$109,354
3+ Earners1,323 (8.9%)$138,717
Total14,876 (100.0%)$88,278

Household Income in Casper

Household Income Brackets in Casper

With 5,069 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Casper, accounting for 20.2% of all households. In contrast, only 778 households (3.1%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Casper
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,0294.1%
$10,000 to $14,9997783.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0338.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992,2348.9%
$35,000 to $49,9992,61010.4%
$50,000 to $74,9995,06920.2%
$75,000 to $99,9993,18712.7%
$100,000 to $149,9994,29117.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991,9327.7%
$200,000+1,9577.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Casper

The median household income in Casper is $67,011, with the highest median household income of $93,839 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,848 households (31.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,823, with 1,583 households (6.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Casper
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,583 (6.3%)$37,823
25 to 44 Years9,236 (36.8%)$68,339
45 to 64 Years7,848 (31.3%)$93,839
65+ Years6,429 (25.6%)$54,773
Total25,096 (100.0%)$67,011

Poverty in Casper

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Casper

With 9.1% poverty level for males and 12.1% for females among the residents of Casper, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 85 males (22.8%) and 682 females (30.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Casper
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years299 (15.2%)471 (23.6%)
5 Years85 (22.8%)25 (11.2%)
6 to 11 Years309 (12.9%)276 (12.4%)
12 to 14 Years211 (16.1%)164 (14.6%)
15 Years37 (11.5%)15 (3.3%)
16 and 17 Years82 (9.3%)51 (7.2%)
18 to 24 Years170 (6.5%)682 (30.1%)
25 to 34 Years571 (13.0%)672 (16.2%)
35 to 44 Years265 (6.7%)389 (10.1%)
45 to 54 Years70 (2.2%)281 (8.7%)
55 to 64 Years173 (5.2%)220 (6.4%)
65 to 74 Years267 (10.1%)120 (4.2%)
75 Years and over94 (6.7%)104 (4.7%)
Total2,633 (9.1%)3,470 (12.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Casper

According to the poverty statistics in Casper, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.8% of males and 96.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Casper
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,670 (84.8%)1,524 (76.4%)
5 Years288 (77.2%)198 (88.8%)
6 to 11 Years2,079 (87.1%)1,953 (87.6%)
12 to 14 Years1,098 (83.9%)957 (85.4%)
15 Years284 (88.5%)443 (96.7%)
16 and 17 Years801 (90.7%)653 (92.8%)
18 to 24 Years2,453 (93.5%)1,583 (69.9%)
25 to 34 Years3,827 (87.0%)3,470 (83.8%)
35 to 44 Years3,722 (93.3%)3,458 (89.9%)
45 to 54 Years3,151 (97.8%)2,934 (91.3%)
55 to 64 Years3,147 (94.8%)3,196 (93.6%)
65 to 74 Years2,384 (89.9%)2,747 (95.8%)
75 Years and over1,301 (93.3%)2,125 (95.3%)
Total26,205 (90.9%)25,241 (87.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Casper

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Casper show that 3.1% or 338 of the total 10,895 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 9.4%, comprising of 111 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Casper
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children6,353 (97.8%)146 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children3,044 (97.4%)81 (2.6%)
3 or 4 Children1,073 (90.6%)111 (9.4%)
5 or more Children87 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10,557 (96.9%)338 (3.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Casper

According to the poverty data in Casper, 21.6% or 267 single-father households and 23.9% or 655 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 244 households (30.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 households (65.7%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Casper
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children23 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children244 (30.8%)609 (30.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)46 (65.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total267 (21.6%)655 (23.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Casper

The poverty data for Casper shows that 338 of the married-couple family households (3.1%) and 922 of the single-parent households (23.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 111 households (9.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 46 household (43.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Casper
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children146 (2.2%)23 (2.2%)
1 or 2 Children81 (2.6%)853 (30.5%)
3 or 4 Children111 (9.4%)46 (43.8%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total338 (3.1%)922 (23.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Casper

Employment by Class of Employer in Casper

Among the 30,155 employed individuals in Casper, private company employees (19,678 | 65.3%), local government employees (2,903 | 9.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (2,227 | 7.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Casper
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19,67865.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,4634.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,5625.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations2,2277.4%
Local Government Employees2,9039.6%
State Government Employees1,3244.4%
Federal Government Employees9563.2%
Unpaid Family Workers420.1%
Total30,155100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Casper

According to the labor force statistics for Casper, out of the total population over 16 years of age (46,052), 68.5% or 31,546 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.3% or 1,041 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 92.8% or 7,270 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.8% or 222 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Casper
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years2,008 (59.9%)96 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years2,846 (80.4%)222 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years3,271 (83.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years4,010 (86.5%)96 (2.4%)
35 to 44 Years7,270 (92.8%)138 (1.9%)
45 to 54 Years5,494 (85.3%)203 (3.7%)
55 to 59 Years2,648 (80.5%)135 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years2,227 (63.1%)60 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,531 (27.1%)103 (6.7%)
75 Years and over267 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total31,546 (68.5%)1,041 (3.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Casper

According to labor force statistics for Casper, 84.1% of individuals (24,929) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (29,642) are in the labor force, with 2.5% or 623 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 87.6% or 7,493 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.1% or 46 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Casper
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,117 (77.4%)59 (4.1%)
High School Diploma6,315 (81.8%)224 (2.9%)
College / Associate Degree9,993 (83.8%)465 (3.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher7,493 (87.6%)17 (0.2%)
Total24,929 (84.1%)741 (2.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Casper

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Casper are Community & Social Service (3,831 | 12.6%), Management (3,303 | 10.9%), Education Instruction & Library (2,379 | 7.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,068 | 6.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (1,627 | 5.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Casper

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Casper, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (83.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (71.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (70.4%), Education, Arts & Media (69.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Casper
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,135 (64.6%)1,168 (35.4%)
Business & Financial534 (38.5%)852 (61.5%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,250 (76.8%)377 (23.2%)
Computers & Mathematics390 (71.7%)154 (28.3%)
Architecture & Engineering639 (83.6%)125 (16.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science221 (69.3%)98 (30.7%)
Community & Social Service 1,391 (36.3%)2,440 (63.7%)
Education, Arts & Media226 (30.6%)513 (69.4%)
Legal Services & Support197 (71.6%)78 (28.4%)
Education Instruction & Library705 (29.6%)1,674 (70.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment263 (60.1%)175 (40.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating642 (31.0%)1,426 (69.0%)
Health Technologists449 (32.9%)918 (67.1%)
Total (Category)5,952 (48.7%)6,263 (51.3%)
Total (Overall)16,323 (53.7%)14,069 (46.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Casper are Food Preparation & Serving (2,365 | 7.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,070 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (1,069 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (546 | 1.8%), and Security & Protection (444 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Casper

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Casper, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (76.7%), Security & Protection (76.1%), and Law Enforcement (75.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (94.0%), Personal Care & Service (83.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (48.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Casper
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support64 (6.0%)1,005 (94.0%)
Security & Protection338 (76.1%)106 (23.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention175 (76.7%)53 (23.3%)
Law Enforcement163 (75.5%)53 (24.5%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,223 (51.7%)1,142 (48.3%)
Cleaning & Maintenance565 (52.8%)505 (47.2%)
Personal Care & Service89 (16.3%)457 (83.7%)
Total (Category)2,279 (41.5%)3,215 (58.5%)
Total (Overall)16,323 (53.7%)14,069 (46.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Casper are Office & Administration (3,173 | 10.4%), and Sales & Related (2,590 | 8.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Casper

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Casper
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,399 (54.0%)1,191 (46.0%)
Office & Administration766 (24.1%)2,407 (75.9%)
Total (Category)2,165 (37.6%)3,598 (62.4%)
Total (Overall)16,323 (53.7%)14,069 (46.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Casper are Construction & Extraction (1,634 | 5.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,226 | 4.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (131 | 0.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Casper

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Casper
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,555 (95.2%)79 (4.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair1,226 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2,912 (97.4%)79 (2.6%)
Total (Overall)16,323 (53.7%)14,069 (46.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Casper are Production (1,839 | 6.0%), Transportation (1,110 | 3.6%), and Material Moving (980 | 3.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Casper

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Casper
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,338 (72.8%)501 (27.2%)
Transportation929 (83.7%)181 (16.3%)
Material Moving748 (76.3%)232 (23.7%)
Total (Category)3,015 (76.7%)914 (23.3%)
Total (Overall)16,323 (53.7%)14,069 (46.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Casper

Employment Industries in Casper

The major employment industries in Casper include Health Care & Social Assistance (5,121 | 16.9%), Retail Trade (3,307 | 10.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (2,990 | 9.8%), Educational Services (2,961 | 9.7%), and Construction (2,347 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Casper

Employment Industries by Sex in Casper

The Casper industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (91.6%), Construction (89.0%), and Utilities (80.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (77.2%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (66.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Casper
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting210 (78.6%)57 (21.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,611 (91.6%)147 (8.4%)
Construction2,090 (89.0%)257 (11.0%)
Manufacturing706 (59.4%)483 (40.6%)
Wholesale Trade729 (73.1%)268 (26.9%)
Retail Trade1,797 (54.3%)1,510 (45.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing775 (80.0%)194 (20.0%)
Utilities514 (80.1%)128 (19.9%)
Information348 (72.5%)132 (27.5%)
Finance & Insurance398 (41.2%)567 (58.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing250 (34.0%)485 (66.0%)
Professional & Scientific861 (63.6%)492 (36.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support439 (51.6%)412 (48.4%)
Educational Services1,020 (34.4%)1,941 (65.5%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,166 (22.8%)3,955 (77.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation121 (36.2%)213 (63.8%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,585 (53.0%)1,405 (47.0%)
Public Administration934 (56.2%)727 (43.8%)
Total16,323 (53.7%)14,069 (46.3%)

Education in Casper

School Enrollment in Casper

The most common levels of schooling among the 14,563 students in Casper are elementary school (3,202 | 22.0%), high school (3,189 | 21.9%), and college / undergraduate (3,061 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Casper
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool8886.1%
Kindergarten6554.5%
Elementary School3,20222.0%
Middle School2,85819.6%
High School3,18921.9%
College / Undergraduate3,06121.0%
Graduate / Professional7104.9%
Total14,563100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Casper

Out of a total of 14,563 students who are enrolled in schools in Casper, 1,427 (9.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 13,136 (90.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 171 (26.4% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 2,213 (96.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Casper
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds478 (73.7%)171 (26.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,232 (87.6%)457 (12.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds3,580 (92.4%)294 (7.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,213 (96.5%)81 (3.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds973 (89.6%)113 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds999 (87.1%)148 (12.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds903 (94.1%)57 (5.9%)
35 Years and over757 (87.6%)107 (12.4%)
Total13,136 (90.2%)1,427 (9.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Casper

Education (2,723 | 22.1%), business (1,678 | 13.6%), science & technology (1,192 | 9.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,001 | 8.1%), and engineering (896 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 12,344 individuals in Casper who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Casper
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3272.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,0018.1%
Physical & Health Sciences7355.9%
Psychology6155.0%
Social Sciences6115.0%
Engineering8967.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies540.4%
Science & Technology1,1929.7%
Business1,67813.6%
Education2,72322.1%
Literature & Languages2371.9%
Liberal Arts & History6104.9%
Visual & Performing Arts4363.5%
Communications3663.0%
Arts & Humanities8637.0%
Total12,344100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Casper

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Casper

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Casper are males with 2 vehicles (6,772, accounting for 42.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (4,967, making up 48.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Casper
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle144 (0.9%)261 (1.9%)
1 Vehicle2,577 (16.0%)3,416 (24.7%)
2 Vehicles6,772 (42.1%)4,967 (35.9%)
3 Vehicles4,034 (25.1%)3,502 (25.3%)
4 Vehicles1,713 (10.6%)1,256 (9.1%)
5 or more Vehicles857 (5.3%)448 (3.2%)
Total16,097 (100.0%)13,850 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Casper

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Casper are 10 to 14 minutes (7,648 commuters, 27.6%), 15 to 19 minutes (7,232 commuters, 26.1%), and 5 to 9 minutes (5,132 commuters, 18.5%).
Commute Time in Casper
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,8256.6%
5 to 9 Minutes5,13218.5%
10 to 14 Minutes7,64827.6%
15 to 19 Minutes7,23226.1%
20 to 24 Minutes2,7259.8%
25 to 29 Minutes5492.0%
30 to 34 Minutes1,1254.1%
35 to 39 Minutes990.4%
40 to 44 Minutes850.3%
45 to 59 Minutes4051.5%
60 to 89 Minutes2060.7%
90 or more Minutes7292.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Casper

The most common commute times in Casper are 15 to 19 minutes (3,846 commuters, 25.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (3,920 commuters, 30.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Casper
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes1,273 (8.5%)552 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,227 (14.9%)2,905 (22.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,728 (24.9%)3,920 (30.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes3,846 (25.7%)3,386 (26.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,616 (10.8%)1,109 (8.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes410 (2.7%)139 (1.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes660 (4.4%)465 (3.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes77 (0.5%)22 (0.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes64 (0.4%)21 (0.2%)
45 to 59 Minutes243 (1.6%)162 (1.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes169 (1.1%)37 (0.3%)
90 or more Minutes655 (4.4%)74 (0.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Casper

The most frequent times of departure to work in Casper are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,549, 23.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,302, 25.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Casper
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM716 (4.8%)425 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM782 (5.2%)359 (2.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM951 (6.4%)639 (5.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM955 (6.4%)323 (2.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,494 (10.0%)1,066 (8.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,789 (11.9%)1,671 (13.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,549 (23.7%)3,302 (25.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,284 (8.6%)1,288 (10.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM473 (3.2%)676 (5.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM541 (3.6%)977 (7.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM365 (2.4%)516 (4.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM333 (2.2%)143 (1.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM618 (4.1%)682 (5.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,118 (7.5%)725 (5.7%)
Total14,968 (100.0%)12,792 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Casper

Occupancy by Ownership in Casper

Of the total 25,096 dwellings in Casper, owner-occupied units account for 17,473 (69.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,623 (30.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Casper
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17,47369.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,62330.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units25,096100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Casper

Occupancy by Household Size in Casper
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household8,51934.0%
2-Person Household8,37433.4%
3-Person Household3,91515.6%
4+ Person Household4,28817.1%
Total Housing Units25,096100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Casper

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Casper
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,142 (60.4%)3,377 (39.6%)
2-Person Household6,247 (74.6%)2,127 (25.4%)
3-Person Household2,775 (70.9%)1,140 (29.1%)
4+ Person Household3,309 (77.2%)979 (22.8%)
Total Housing Units17,473 (69.6%)7,623 (30.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Casper

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Casper
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School583 (51.8%)543 (48.2%)
High School Diploma3,901 (63.8%)2,215 (36.2%)
College/Associate Degree6,579 (63.9%)3,721 (36.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,410 (84.9%)1,144 (15.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Casper

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Casper
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6,53226.0%
35 to 44 Years4,28717.1%
45 to 54 Years3,83215.3%
55 to 64 Years4,01616.0%
65 to 74 Years3,75114.9%
75 to 84 Years1,8527.4%
85 Years and Over8263.3%
Total25,096100.0%

Housing Finances in Casper

Median Income by Occupancy in Casper

Median Income by Occupancy in Casper
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied17,473 (69.6%)$85,900
Renter-Occupied7,623 (30.4%)$38,587
Average25,096 (100.0%)$67,011

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Casper

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Casper
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000327 (1.9%)326 (4.3%)
$5,000 to $9,99996 (0.5%)277 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999320 (1.8%)458 (6.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999295 (1.7%)483 (6.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999529 (3.0%)723 (9.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,073 (6.1%)1,160 (15.2%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,414 (8.1%)1,198 (15.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,537 (20.2%)1,538 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,542 (14.5%)645 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9993,678 (21.0%)605 (7.9%)
$150,000 or more3,662 (21.0%)210 (2.8%)
Total17,473 (100.0%)7,623 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Casper

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Casper
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,017 (5.8%)183 (2.4%)
$300 to $4993,070 (17.6%)210 (2.8%)
$500 to $7992,036 (11.7%)1,823 (23.9%)
$800 to $9991,717 (9.8%)1,939 (25.4%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,684 (21.1%)2,523 (33.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9992,978 (17.0%)564 (7.4%)
$2,000 to $2,4991,603 (9.2%)8 (0.1%)
$2,500 to $2,999849 (4.9%)26 (0.3%)
$3,000 or more519 (3.0%)69 (0.9%)
Total17,473 (100.0%)7,623 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Casper

Housing Structures in Casper

Housing Structures in Casper
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18,42573.4%
Single Unit, Attached9873.9%
2 Unit Apartments2421.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments7693.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments8043.2%
10 or more Apartments3,09912.3%
Mobile Home / Other7703.1%
Total25,096100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Casper

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Casper
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached16,110 (87.4%)2,315 (12.6%)
Single Unit, Attached647 (65.5%)340 (34.4%)
2 Unit Apartments9 (3.7%)233 (96.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9 (1.2%)760 (98.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)804 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments89 (2.9%)3,010 (97.1%)
Mobile Home / Other609 (79.1%)161 (20.9%)
Total17,473 (69.6%)7,623 (30.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Casper

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Casper
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)300 (3.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms190 (1.1%)1,904 (25.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,536 (26.0%)3,830 (50.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms5,311 (30.4%)1,009 (13.2%)
8 or more Rooms7,436 (42.6%)580 (7.6%)
Total17,473 (100.0%)7,623 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Casper

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Casper
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas14,680 (84.0%)4,357 (57.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas229 (1.3%)53 (0.7%)
Electricity2,339 (13.4%)3,001 (39.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene7 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke8 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels196 (1.1%)108 (1.4%)
No Fuel Used14 (0.1%)104 (1.4%)
Total17,473 (100.0%)7,623 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Casper

Household Vehicle Usage in Casper
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle265 (1.5%)916 (12.0%)
1 Vehicle4,620 (26.4%)3,627 (47.6%)
2 Vehicles6,928 (39.7%)2,180 (28.6%)
3 or more Vehicles5,660 (32.4%)900 (11.8%)
Total17,473 (100.0%)7,623 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Casper

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Casper

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units6,20111,272
Median Property Value$240,700$244,000
Median Household Income$67,177$2,491
Monthly Housing Costs$451$486
Real Estate Taxes$1,577$261

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Casper

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Casper
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000389 (6.3%)339 (3.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999140 (2.3%)117 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,700 (59.7%)6,952 (61.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9991,508 (24.3%)2,916 (25.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999326 (5.3%)739 (6.6%)
$750,000 to $999,99950 (0.8%)108 (1.0%)
$1,000,000 or more88 (1.4%)101 (0.9%)
Total6,201 (100.0%)11,272 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Casper

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Casper
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000148 (2.4%)187 (1.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999657 (10.6%)275 (2.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999563 (9.1%)487 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999620 (10.0%)510 (4.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,425 (23.0%)794 (7.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999763 (12.3%)2,112 (18.7%)
$100,000 to $149,999854 (13.8%)1,779 (15.8%)
$150,000 or more1,171 (18.9%)2,824 (25.1%)
Total6,201 (100.0%)11,272 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Casper

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Casper
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,643 (26.5%)94,729 (840.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,226 (19.8%)3,308 (29.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x992 (16.0%)3,233 (28.7%)
4.0x or more2,269 (36.6%)1,931 (17.1%)
Total6,201 (100.0%)11,272 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Casper

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Casper
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800898 (14.5%)129 (1.1%)
$800 to $1,4991,880 (30.3%)1,333 (11.8%)
$800 to $1,4993,251 (52.4%)4,158 (36.9%)
Total6,201 (100.0%)11,272 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Casper

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Casper

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Casper
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,423 (96.1%)182 (4.0%)
6 to 18 Years9,732 (93.6%)669 (6.4%)
19 to 25 Years3,955 (78.0%)1,115 (22.0%)
26 to 34 Years5,874 (75.3%)1,929 (24.7%)
35 to 44 Years6,881 (88.0%)941 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years5,379 (84.1%)1,016 (15.9%)
55 to 64 Years6,189 (91.9%)547 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years5,518 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older3,624 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total51,575 (89.0%)6,399 (11.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Casper

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Casper
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,423 (96.1%)182 (4.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen9,732 (93.6%)669 (6.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen3,955 (78.0%)1,115 (22.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Casper

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Casper
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,863 (81.7%)1,087 (18.3%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,574 (82.1%)1,647 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,9998,948 (87.8%)1,239 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,429 (90.8%)751 (9.2%)
$100,000 and over22,362 (93.6%)1,517 (6.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Casper

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Casper
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,623 (35.2%)2,958 (64.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,356 (22.7%)7,720 (74.2%)
19 to 25 Years574 (11.3%)3,441 (67.9%)
25 to 34 Years707 (9.1%)5,357 (68.6%)
35 to 44 Years752 (9.6%)6,590 (84.3%)
45 to 54 Years783 (12.2%)4,974 (77.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,015 (15.1%)5,489 (81.5%)
65 to 74 Years5,376 (97.4%)3,614 (65.5%)
75 Years and over3,616 (99.8%)2,576 (71.1%)
Total16,802 (29.0%)42,719 (73.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Casper

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Casper
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years225 (4.3%)299 (6.2%)
18 to 34 Years688 (9.6%)621 (9.5%)
35 to 64 Years1,657 (15.8%)1,522 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,056 (39.8%)765 (26.7%)
75 Years and over734 (52.6%)929 (41.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Casper

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Casper: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years81 (1.5%)123 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years107 (1.5%)102 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years594 (5.7%)245 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years538 (20.3%)308 (10.7%)
75 Years and over554 (39.7%)369 (16.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Casper: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years58 (1.1%)126 (2.6%)
18 to 34 Years175 (2.4%)149 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years307 (2.9%)168 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years155 (5.9%)89 (3.1%)
75 Years and over98 (7.0%)294 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Casper: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years133 (2.5%)157 (3.3%)
18 to 34 Years461 (6.4%)278 (4.2%)
35 to 64 Years621 (5.9%)595 (5.7%)
65 to 74 Years167 (6.3%)163 (5.7%)
75 Years and over221 (15.8%)322 (14.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Casper: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years36 (0.5%)91 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years626 (6.0%)802 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years432 (16.3%)501 (17.5%)
75 Years and over317 (22.7%)613 (27.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Casper: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years38 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years33 (0.5%)18 (0.3%)
35 to 64 Years239 (2.3%)119 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years146 (5.5%)89 (3.1%)
75 Years and over142 (10.2%)238 (10.7%)

Technology Access in Casper

Computing Device Access in Casper

Computing Device Access in Casper
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20,28180.8%
Smartphone22,69290.4%
Tablet16,09364.1%
No Computing Device1,0634.2%
Total25,096100.0%

Internet Access in Casper

Internet Access in Casper
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet90.0%
Broadband Home20,30780.9%
Cellular Data Only1,9687.8%
Satellite Internet9443.8%
No Internet2,2168.8%
Total25,096100.0%

Casper Summary

Casper, Wyoming is a city located in Natrona County in the central part of the state. It is the county seat and the second largest city in Wyoming, with a population of approximately 55,000 people. Casper is located in the high plains of Wyoming, at an elevation of 5,150 feet. The city is situated on the North Platte River, and is surrounded by the Laramie Mountains to the east and the Casper Mountains to the west.

History

The area that is now Casper was first inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Arapaho, Shoshone, and Cheyenne. The first Europeans to explore the area were fur trappers, who arrived in the early 1800s. The first permanent settlement in the area was established in 1859, when Louis Guinard built a trading post near the present-day city. The town was named Casper in honor of Fort Caspar, which was built nearby in 1859.
In the late 1800s, Casper began to grow as a center for the cattle industry. The city was incorporated in 1888, and the first railroad arrived in 1891. The city continued to grow throughout the early 1900s, and by the 1950s, Casper had become an important center for oil and gas production.

Geography

Casper is located in the high plains of Wyoming, at an elevation of 5,150 feet. The city is situated on the North Platte River, and is surrounded by the Laramie Mountains to the east and the Casper Mountains to the west. The city covers an area of approximately 25 square miles, and is located approximately 200 miles northwest of Cheyenne, the state capital.
The climate in Casper is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average high temperature in July is 85°F, and the average low temperature in January is 11°F. The city receives an average of 13 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the spring and summer months.

Economy

Casper’s economy is largely based on the energy industry, with oil and gas production being the primary source of employment. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including a large paper mill and a plastics plant. The city is also a regional center for healthcare, education, and retail.
The largest employers in Casper are the Natrona County School District, the Wyoming Medical Center, and the City of Casper. Other major employers include the Wyoming Department of Transportation, the Wyoming Department of Corrections, and the Wyoming Department of Health.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Casper was 55,316. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 2.3% African American, 1.2% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.2% of the population.
The median household income in Casper was $50,837, and the median family income was $60,945. The per capita income for the city was $25,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Casper?
Total Population of Casper is 58,631.
What is the Total Male Population of Casper?
Total Male Population of Casper is 29,285.
What is the Total Female Population of Casper?
Total Female Population of Casper is 29,346.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Casper?
There are 99.79 Males per 100 Females in Casper.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Casper?
There are 100.21 Females per 100 Males in Casper.
What is the Median Population Age in Casper?
Median Population Age in Casper is 36.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Casper
Average Family Size in Casper is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Casper
Average Household Size in Casper is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Casper?
Per Capita income in Casper is $40,686.
What is the Median Family Income in Casper?
Median Family Income in Casper is $88,278.
What is the Median Household income in Casper?
Median Household Income in Casper is $67,011.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Casper?
Income or Wage Gap in Casper is 29.5%.
Women in Casper earn 70.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Casper?
Family Income Deficit in Casper is $9,753.
Families that are below poverty line in Casper earn $9,753 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Casper?
Inequality or Gini Index in Casper is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Casper?
There are 31,546 People in the Labor Forcein in Casper.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Casper?
68.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Casper.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Casper?
Unemployment Rate in Casper is 3.3%.