Laramie, WY

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Laramie Overview

31,735
TOTAL POPULATION
16,726
MALE POPULATION
15,009
FEMALE POPULATION
111.44
MALES / 100 FEMALES
89.73
FEMALES / 100 MALES
26.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$31,959
PER CAPITA INCOME
$88,676
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,539
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
35.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
64.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,276
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
19,564
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Laramie Zip Codes

Laramie Area Codes

Race in Laramie

The most populous races in Laramie are White / Caucasian (27,177 | 85.6%), Hispanic or Latino (3,449 | 10.9%), and Two or more Races (2,173 | 6.9%).
Race in Laramie
Race# Population% Population
Asian1,3204.2%
Black / African American3671.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific390.1%
Hispanic or Latino3,44910.9%
Native / Alaskan1390.4%
White / Caucasian27,17785.6%
Two or more Races2,1736.9%
Some other Race5201.6%
Total31,735100.0%

Ancestry in Laramie

The most populous ancestries reported in Laramie are German (7,237 | 22.8%), English (4,249 | 13.4%), Irish (3,964 | 12.5%), Mexican (2,396 | 7.5%), and Italian (1,496 | 4.7%), together accounting for 60.9% of all Laramie residents.
Ancestry in Laramie
Ancestry# Population% Population
African20.0%
American1,1773.7%
Apache130.0%
Arab1810.6%
Arapaho390.1%
Armenian200.1%
Austrian1090.3%
Basque430.1%
Belgian370.1%
Bhutanese1160.4%
Blackfeet200.1%
British4181.3%
Burmese900.3%
Cajun470.2%
Canadian1130.4%
Central American340.1%
Cherokee1010.3%
Cheyenne50.0%
Chickasaw50.0%
Chippewa60.0%
Choctaw840.3%
Colombian50.0%
Creek580.2%
Croatian930.3%
Crow380.1%
Czech2160.7%
Czechoslovakian190.1%
Danish1880.6%
Dutch6672.1%
Dutch West Indian50.0%
Eastern European1140.4%
Ecuadorian50.0%
Egyptian340.1%
English4,24913.4%
European1,1053.5%
Finnish740.2%
French6542.1%
French Canadian2250.7%
German7,23722.8%
Ghanaian170.1%
Greek1340.4%
Guamanian / Chamorro390.1%
Guatemalan20.0%
Honduran50.0%
Hungarian1900.6%
Icelander150.1%
Indian (Asian)7722.4%
Iranian250.1%
Irish3,96412.5%
Israeli100.0%
Italian1,4964.7%
Jamaican40.0%
Japanese70.0%
Korean700.2%
Lebanese120.0%
Lithuanian310.1%
Luxembourger110.0%
Macedonian30.0%
Mexican2,3967.5%
Mexican American Indian60.0%
Mongolian300.1%
Moroccan120.0%
Native Hawaiian50.0%
Navajo150.1%
New Zealander140.0%
Nigerian100.0%
Northern European1220.4%
Norwegian1,0243.2%
Pakistani860.3%
Panamanian270.1%
Pennsylvania German80.0%
Peruvian220.1%
Polish6141.9%
Portuguese1260.4%
Puerto Rican2320.7%
Romanian340.1%
Russian2760.9%
Samoan130.0%
Scandinavian2910.9%
Scotch-Irish3651.1%
Scottish9613.0%
Serbian960.3%
Shoshone400.1%
Sioux10.0%
Slavic260.1%
Slovak500.2%
Slovene290.1%
South American990.3%
Spaniard2060.6%
Spanish2390.7%
Spanish American1360.4%
Sri Lankan350.1%
Subsaharan African320.1%
Sudanese30.0%
Swedish1,1723.7%
Swiss1880.6%
Thai4131.3%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian20.0%
Turkish120.0%
Ukrainian4471.4%
Venezuelan670.2%
Vietnamese400.1%
Welsh2270.7%
West Indian20.0%
Yaqui180.1%
Yugoslavian600.2%
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Immigrants in Laramie

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Laramie came from Asia (1,159 | 3.6%), Eastern Asia (692 | 2.2%), Europe (670 | 2.1%), China (665 | 2.1%), and Latin America (445 | 1.4%), together accounting for 11.4% of all Laramie residents.
Immigrants in Laramie
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1120.4%
Argentina100.0%
Asia1,1593.6%
Bangladesh450.1%
Canada720.2%
Caribbean40.0%
Central America3541.1%
China6652.1%
Denmark20.0%
Eastern Africa20.0%
Eastern Asia6922.2%
Eastern Europe3951.2%
Ecuador60.0%
Egypt360.1%
England720.2%
Ethiopia20.0%
Europe6702.1%
France100.0%
Germany830.3%
Ghana390.1%
Honduras40.0%
Hong Kong60.0%
Hungary160.1%
India2460.8%
Iran460.1%
Italy140.0%
Jamaica40.0%
Japan20.0%
Korea250.1%
Latin America4451.4%
Mexico3501.1%
Nepal600.2%
Nigeria80.0%
Northern Africa610.2%
Northern Europe1100.4%
Pakistan30.0%
Peru160.1%
Philippines140.0%
Poland490.2%
Russia320.1%
Saudi Arabia250.1%
Serbia90.0%
South America870.3%
South Central Asia4001.3%
South Eastern Asia290.1%
Southern Europe140.0%
Sudan50.0%
Sweden290.1%
Switzerland580.2%
Thailand30.0%
Turkey120.0%
Ukraine2630.8%
Venezuela550.2%
Vietnam120.0%
Western Africa490.2%
Western Asia380.1%
Western Europe1510.5%
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Sex and Age in Laramie

Sex and Age in Laramie

The most populous age groups in Laramie are 20 to 24 Years (4,057 | 24.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (3,646 | 24.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Laramie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years704 (4.2%)572 (3.8%)
5 to 9 Years692 (4.1%)636 (4.2%)
10 to 14 Years481 (2.9%)581 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Years1,771 (10.6%)1,639 (10.9%)
20 to 24 Years4,057 (24.3%)3,646 (24.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,002 (12.0%)1,351 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years1,303 (7.8%)1,030 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years980 (5.9%)872 (5.8%)
40 to 44 Years835 (5.0%)668 (4.4%)
45 to 49 Years592 (3.5%)423 (2.8%)
50 to 54 Years637 (3.8%)615 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years591 (3.5%)775 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years542 (3.2%)521 (3.5%)
65 to 69 Years715 (4.3%)598 (4.0%)
70 to 74 Years386 (2.3%)418 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years128 (0.8%)433 (2.9%)
80 to 84 Years203 (1.2%)116 (0.8%)
85 Years and over107 (0.6%)115 (0.8%)
Total16,726 (100.0%)15,009 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Laramie

Median Family Size in Laramie

The median family size in Laramie is 2.66 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,829 | 74.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.77 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (713 | 11.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.94 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Laramie
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,829 (74.6%)2.77
Single Male/Father713 (11.0%)1.94
Single Female/Mother928 (14.3%)2.60
Total Families6,470 (100.0%)2.66

Median Household Size in Laramie

The median household size in Laramie is 2.10 persons per household, with single female/mother households (928 | 6.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.04 persons per household. non-family households (7,473 | 53.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.52 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Laramie
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,829 (34.6%)2.82
Single Male/Father713 (5.1%)2.21
Single Female/Mother928 (6.7%)3.04
Non-family7,473 (53.6%)1.52
Total Households13,943 (100.0%)2.10

Household Size by Marriage Status in Laramie

Out of a total of 13,943 households in Laramie, 6,470 (46.4%) are family households, while 7,473 (53.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,015, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,225.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Laramie
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,225 (30.3%)
2-Person Households3,015 (21.6%)1,986 (14.2%)
3-Person Households1,750 (12.6%)892 (6.4%)
4-Person Households1,142 (8.2%)338 (2.4%)
5-Person Households435 (3.1%)32 (0.2%)
6-Person Households38 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households90 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,470 (46.4%)7,473 (53.6%)

Female Fertility in Laramie

Fertility by Age in Laramie

Average fertility rate in Laramie is 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 45.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 75.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Laramie
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years272 (75.1%)45.0
35 to 50 years90 (24.9%)43.0
Total362 (100.0%)37.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Laramie

71.0% of women with births (362) in Laramie are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 38.6% 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 Laramie
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years167 (61.4%)105 (38.6%)
35 to 50 years90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (71.0%)105 (29.0%)

Fertility by Education in Laramie

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Laramie
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma7 (1.9%)7.0
College or Associate's Degree191 (52.8%)41.0
Bachelor's Degree95 (26.2%)41.0
Graduate Degree69 (19.1%)50.0
Total362 (100.0%)37.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Laramie

29.0% of women with births in Laramie are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 51.8% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Laramie
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree92 (48.2%)99 (51.8%)
Bachelor's Degree89 (93.7%)6 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total257 (71.0%)105 (29.0%)

Income in Laramie

Income Overview in Laramie

Per Capita Income in Laramie is $31,959, while median incomes of families and households are $88,676 and $50,539 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income31,735$31,959
Median Family Income6,470$88,676
Mean Family Income6,470$105,251
Median Household Income13,943$50,539
Mean Household Income13,943$72,568
Income Deficit6,470$8,276
Wage / Income Gap (%)31,73535.28%
Wage / Income Gap ($)31,73564.72¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index31,7350.48

Earnings by Sex in Laramie

Average Earnings in Laramie are $22,918, $27,837 for men and $18,017 for women, a difference of 35.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Laramie
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male12,351 (54.8%)$27,837
Female10,167 (45.2%)$18,017
Total22,518 (100.0%)$22,918

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Laramie

The most common earnings brackets in Laramie are $5,000 to $7,499 for men (1,183 | 9.6%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (1,216 | 12.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Laramie
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less727 (5.9%)799 (7.9%)
$2,500 to $4,999578 (4.7%)1,216 (12.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4991,183 (9.6%)725 (7.1%)
$7,500 to $9,999781 (6.3%)834 (8.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499581 (4.7%)425 (4.2%)
$12,500 to $14,999493 (4.0%)677 (6.7%)
$15,000 to $17,499258 (2.1%)344 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,999372 (3.0%)307 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499363 (2.9%)455 (4.5%)
$22,500 to $24,999538 (4.4%)306 (3.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999632 (5.1%)459 (4.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999479 (3.9%)416 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $39,999604 (4.9%)413 (4.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999478 (3.9%)320 (3.2%)
$45,000 to $49,999472 (3.8%)563 (5.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999377 (3.0%)291 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9991,168 (9.5%)534 (5.2%)
$65,000 to $74,999655 (5.3%)264 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999547 (4.4%)404 (4.0%)
$100,000+1,065 (8.6%)415 (4.1%)
Total12,351 (100.0%)10,167 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Laramie

Average earnings in Laramie are $49,122 for men and $37,450 for women, a difference of 23.8%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,052, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,661. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $51,863, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,837.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Laramie
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,661$19,056
High School Diploma$53,654$17,837
College or Associate's Degree$45,549$31,875
Bachelor's Degree$42,412$37,398
Graduate Degree$60,052$51,863
Total$49,122$37,450

Family Income in Laramie

Family Income Brackets in Laramie

According to the Laramie family income data, there are 1,740 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.9% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 162 families (2.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Laramie
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001752.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991622.5%
$15,000 to $24,9994797.4%
$25,000 to $34,9993365.2%
$35,000 to $49,9995318.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991,03516.0%
$75,000 to $99,99988613.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991,74026.9%
$150,000 to $199,9994727.3%
$200,000+64710.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Laramie

6-person families (38 | 0.6%) account for the highest median family income in Laramie with $250,001 per family, while 6-person families (38 | 0.6%) have the highest median income of $41,667 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Laramie
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,378 (52.2%)$67,448
3-Person Families1,603 (24.8%)$96,083
4-Person Families1,003 (15.5%)$118,625
5-Person Families380 (5.9%)$114,702
6-Person Families38 (0.6%)$250,001
7+ Person Families68 (1.1%)$0
Total6,470 (100.0%)$88,676

Family Income by Number of Earners in Laramie

The median family income in Laramie is $88,676, with families comprising 3+ earners (551) having the highest median family income of $118,483, while families with 1 earner (1,803) have the lowest median family income of $61,760, accounting for 8.5% and 27.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Laramie
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners488 (7.5%)$63,548
1 Earner1,803 (27.9%)$61,760
2 Earners3,628 (56.1%)$102,569
3+ Earners551 (8.5%)$118,483
Total6,470 (100.0%)$88,676

Household Income in Laramie

Household Income Brackets in Laramie

With 2,217 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Laramie, accounting for 15.9% of all households. In contrast, only 572 households (4.1%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Laramie
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001,39410.0%
$10,000 to $14,9997535.4%
$15,000 to $24,9991,59011.4%
$25,000 to $34,9991,1718.4%
$35,000 to $49,9992,00814.4%
$50,000 to $74,9992,16115.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,3259.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992,21715.9%
$150,000 to $199,9995724.1%
$200,000+7535.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Laramie

The median household income in Laramie is $50,539, with the highest median household income of $86,464 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,720 households (19.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $19,750, with 3,955 households (28.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Laramie
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3,955 (28.4%)$19,750
25 to 44 Years5,109 (36.6%)$68,741
45 to 64 Years2,720 (19.5%)$86,464
65+ Years2,159 (15.5%)$62,551
Total13,943 (100.0%)$50,539

Poverty in Laramie

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Laramie

With 22.2% poverty level for males and 27.7% for females among the residents of Laramie, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 2,249 males (52.3%) and 2,671 females (68.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Laramie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years197 (30.1%)156 (27.3%)
5 Years18 (18.8%)28 (31.5%)
6 to 11 Years69 (9.0%)107 (12.4%)
12 to 14 Years11 (3.8%)26 (12.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)17 (11.9%)
16 and 17 Years48 (14.9%)5 (2.8%)
18 to 24 Years2,249 (52.3%)2,671 (68.8%)
25 to 34 Years469 (14.4%)283 (12.0%)
35 to 44 Years186 (10.4%)156 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years66 (5.4%)62 (6.0%)
55 to 64 Years72 (6.5%)174 (13.4%)
65 to 74 Years29 (2.7%)33 (3.3%)
75 Years and over15 (3.5%)100 (15.9%)
Total3,429 (22.2%)3,818 (27.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Laramie

According to the poverty statistics in Laramie, males aged 15 years and females aged 16 and 17 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 97.2% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Laramie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years457 (69.9%)416 (72.7%)
5 Years78 (81.2%)61 (68.5%)
6 to 11 Years700 (91.0%)755 (87.6%)
12 to 14 Years278 (96.2%)186 (87.7%)
15 Years136 (100.0%)126 (88.1%)
16 and 17 Years274 (85.1%)175 (97.2%)
18 to 24 Years2,054 (47.7%)1,211 (31.2%)
25 to 34 Years2,788 (85.6%)2,073 (88.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,604 (89.6%)1,376 (89.8%)
45 to 54 Years1,155 (94.6%)976 (94.0%)
55 to 64 Years1,040 (93.5%)1,122 (86.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,063 (97.3%)982 (96.8%)
75 Years and over410 (96.5%)529 (84.1%)
Total12,037 (77.8%)9,988 (72.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Laramie

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Laramie show that 4.1% or 199 of the total 4,829 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 14.4%, comprising of 57 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 60 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Laramie
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children2,794 (97.9%)60 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children1,496 (94.8%)82 (5.2%)
3 or 4 Children340 (85.6%)57 (14.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,630 (95.9%)199 (4.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Laramie

According to the poverty data in Laramie, 18.9% or 135 single-father households and 26.6% or 247 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 56 households (26.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 households (69.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Laramie
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children79 (16.3%)27 (8.2%)
1 or 2 Children56 (26.7%)171 (32.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)49 (69.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (18.9%)247 (26.6%)

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

The poverty data for Laramie shows that 199 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 382 of the single-parent households (23.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 57 households (14.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 household (54.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Laramie
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children60 (2.1%)106 (13.1%)
1 or 2 Children82 (5.2%)227 (30.7%)
3 or 4 Children57 (14.4%)49 (54.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total199 (4.1%)382 (23.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Laramie

Employment by Class of Employer in Laramie

Among the 18,051 employed individuals in Laramie, private company employees (9,194 | 50.9%), state government employees (3,799 | 21.0%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,961 | 10.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Laramie
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees9,19450.9%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4192.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)8284.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,96110.9%
Local Government Employees1,4658.1%
State Government Employees3,79921.0%
Federal Government Employees3852.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total18,051100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Laramie

According to the labor force statistics for Laramie, out of the total population over 16 years of age (27,790), 70.4% or 19,564 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.7% or 920 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 90.7% or 2,116 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.1% or 268 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Laramie
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,481 (47.3%)268 (18.1%)
20 to 24 Years5,639 (73.2%)355 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years2,964 (88.4%)59 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Years2,116 (90.7%)61 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,768 (82.5%)33 (1.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,995 (88.0%)60 (3.0%)
55 to 59 Years1,097 (80.3%)41 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years721 (67.8%)16 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years696 (32.9%)22 (3.2%)
75 Years and over85 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,564 (70.4%)920 (4.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Laramie

According to labor force statistics for Laramie, 84.9% of individuals (11,663) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (13,737) are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 268 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 88.7% or 6,898 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.1% or 47 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Laramie
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School387 (78.0%)60 (12.1%)
High School Diploma1,212 (73.4%)23 (1.4%)
College / Associate Degree3,161 (82.9%)95 (2.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6,898 (88.7%)140 (1.8%)
Total11,663 (84.9%)316 (2.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Laramie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Laramie are Community & Social Service (4,294 | 23.1%), Education Instruction & Library (2,972 | 16.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (1,737 | 9.3%), Management (1,633 | 8.8%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,151 | 6.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Laramie

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Laramie, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (86.2%), Computers & Mathematics (74.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (68.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (67.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (65.3%), and Business & Financial (55.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Laramie
OccupationMaleFemale
Management772 (47.3%)861 (52.7%)
Business & Financial255 (44.9%)313 (55.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science1,183 (68.1%)554 (31.9%)
Computers & Mathematics571 (74.6%)194 (25.4%)
Architecture & Engineering225 (86.2%)36 (13.8%)
Life, Physical & Social Science387 (54.4%)324 (45.6%)
Community & Social Service 2,186 (50.9%)2,108 (49.1%)
Education, Arts & Media307 (62.2%)187 (37.9%)
Legal Services & Support135 (45.9%)159 (54.1%)
Education Instruction & Library1,479 (49.8%)1,493 (50.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment265 (49.6%)269 (50.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating399 (34.7%)752 (65.3%)
Health Technologists258 (32.8%)528 (67.2%)
Total (Category)4,795 (51.1%)4,588 (48.9%)
Total (Overall)10,146 (54.5%)8,459 (45.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Laramie are Food Preparation & Serving (1,058 | 5.7%), Personal Care & Service (616 | 3.3%), Healthcare Support (549 | 2.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (510 | 2.7%), and Security & Protection (242 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations in Laramie

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Laramie, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (90.0%), Security & Protection (73.1%), and Firefighting & Prevention (59.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (72.5%), Personal Care & Service (65.1%), and Food Preparation & Serving (58.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Laramie
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support151 (27.5%)398 (72.5%)
Security & Protection177 (73.1%)65 (26.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention78 (59.1%)54 (40.9%)
Law Enforcement99 (90.0%)11 (10.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving442 (41.8%)616 (58.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance253 (49.6%)257 (50.4%)
Personal Care & Service215 (34.9%)401 (65.1%)
Total (Category)1,238 (41.6%)1,737 (58.4%)
Total (Overall)10,146 (54.5%)8,459 (45.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Laramie are Office & Administration (1,612 | 8.7%), and Sales & Related (1,314 | 7.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Laramie

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Laramie
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related687 (52.3%)627 (47.7%)
Office & Administration432 (26.8%)1,180 (73.2%)
Total (Category)1,119 (38.2%)1,807 (61.8%)
Total (Overall)10,146 (54.5%)8,459 (45.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Laramie are Construction & Extraction (958 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (721 | 3.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (115 | 0.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Laramie

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Laramie
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction888 (92.7%)70 (7.3%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair696 (96.5%)25 (3.5%)
Total (Category)1,699 (94.7%)95 (5.3%)
Total (Overall)10,146 (54.5%)8,459 (45.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Laramie are Transportation (635 | 3.4%), Material Moving (504 | 2.7%), and Production (388 | 2.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Laramie

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Laramie
OccupationMaleFemale
Production292 (75.3%)96 (24.7%)
Transportation580 (91.3%)55 (8.7%)
Material Moving423 (83.9%)81 (16.1%)
Total (Category)1,295 (84.8%)232 (15.2%)
Total (Overall)10,146 (54.5%)8,459 (45.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Laramie

Employment Industries in Laramie

The major employment industries in Laramie include Educational Services (5,500 | 29.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,430 | 13.1%), Retail Trade (1,826 | 9.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,588 | 8.5%), and Professional & Scientific (1,156 | 6.2%).
Employment Industries in Laramie

Employment Industries by Sex in Laramie

The Laramie industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (92.6%), Construction (92.2%), and Transportation & Warehousing (87.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (68.3%), Finance & Insurance (61.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (57.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Laramie
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting233 (79.8%)59 (20.2%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction162 (92.6%)13 (7.4%)
Construction880 (92.2%)74 (7.8%)
Manufacturing496 (79.6%)127 (20.4%)
Wholesale Trade148 (82.7%)31 (17.3%)
Retail Trade1,079 (59.1%)747 (40.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing381 (87.8%)53 (12.2%)
Utilities27 (84.4%)5 (15.6%)
Information115 (62.5%)69 (37.5%)
Finance & Insurance195 (38.8%)307 (61.2%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing181 (60.7%)117 (39.3%)
Professional & Scientific498 (43.1%)658 (56.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support128 (57.1%)96 (42.9%)
Educational Services2,879 (52.3%)2,621 (47.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance771 (31.7%)1,659 (68.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation155 (55.8%)123 (44.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services676 (42.6%)912 (57.4%)
Public Administration402 (61.3%)254 (38.7%)
Total10,146 (54.5%)8,459 (45.5%)

Education in Laramie

School Enrollment in Laramie

The most common levels of schooling among the 14,075 students in Laramie are college / undergraduate (8,542 | 60.7%), graduate / professional (1,953 | 13.9%), and elementary school (1,237 | 8.8%).
School Enrollment in Laramie
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3152.2%
Kindergarten2041.5%
Elementary School1,2378.8%
Middle School7775.5%
High School1,0477.4%
College / Undergraduate8,54260.7%
Graduate / Professional1,95313.9%
Total14,075100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Laramie

Out of a total of 14,075 students who are enrolled in schools in Laramie, 718 (5.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 13,357 (94.9%) 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 90 (40.2% 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 795 (99.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Laramie
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds134 (59.8%)90 (40.2%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,254 (96.2%)49 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,048 (98.7%)14 (1.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds795 (99.9%)1 (0.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds2,399 (93.8%)159 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5,883 (94.9%)317 (5.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1,570 (96.5%)57 (3.5%)
35 Years and over276 (90.5%)29 (9.5%)
Total13,357 (94.9%)718 (5.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Laramie

Bio, nature & agricultural (1,429 | 13.5%), education (1,134 | 10.7%), business (1,122 | 10.6%), engineering (1,037 | 9.8%), and arts & humanities (812 | 7.6%) are the most common fields of study among 10,613 individuals in Laramie who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Laramie
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4654.4%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,42913.5%
Physical & Health Sciences4744.5%
Psychology6366.0%
Social Sciences6676.3%
Engineering1,0379.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies680.6%
Science & Technology7106.7%
Business1,12210.6%
Education1,13410.7%
Literature & Languages5545.2%
Liberal Arts & History6676.3%
Visual & Performing Arts5805.5%
Communications2582.4%
Arts & Humanities8127.6%
Total10,613100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Laramie

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Laramie

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Laramie are males with 2 vehicles (4,026, accounting for 42.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (3,047, making up 51.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Laramie
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle317 (3.3%)195 (2.5%)
1 Vehicle2,124 (22.3%)1,736 (22.1%)
2 Vehicles4,026 (42.3%)3,047 (38.8%)
3 Vehicles1,772 (18.6%)1,627 (20.7%)
4 Vehicles907 (9.5%)857 (10.9%)
5 or more Vehicles365 (3.8%)390 (5.0%)
Total9,511 (100.0%)7,852 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Laramie

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Laramie are 5 to 9 minutes (6,518 commuters, 39.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (5,111 commuters, 30.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,583 commuters, 9.5%).
Commute Time in Laramie
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,2117.2%
5 to 9 Minutes6,51839.1%
10 to 14 Minutes5,11130.6%
15 to 19 Minutes1,5839.5%
20 to 24 Minutes7424.4%
25 to 29 Minutes1270.8%
30 to 34 Minutes4092.5%
35 to 39 Minutes200.1%
40 to 44 Minutes950.6%
45 to 59 Minutes3482.1%
60 to 89 Minutes2591.5%
90 or more Minutes2701.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Laramie

The most common commute times in Laramie are 5 to 9 minutes (3,428 commuters, 37.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (3,090 commuters, 41.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Laramie
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes748 (8.2%)463 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes3,428 (37.4%)3,090 (41.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes2,868 (31.3%)2,243 (29.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes832 (9.1%)751 (10.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes316 (3.5%)426 (5.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes127 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes214 (2.3%)195 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes13 (0.1%)7 (0.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes90 (1.0%)5 (0.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes210 (2.3%)138 (1.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes184 (2.0%)75 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes125 (1.4%)145 (1.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Laramie

The most frequent times of departure to work in Laramie are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,748, 19.1%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,651, 21.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Laramie
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM366 (4.0%)212 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM179 (2.0%)28 (0.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM459 (5.0%)194 (2.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM456 (5.0%)299 (4.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM847 (9.2%)344 (4.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,036 (11.3%)917 (12.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,748 (19.1%)1,651 (21.9%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM1,361 (14.9%)884 (11.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM413 (4.5%)417 (5.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM677 (7.4%)690 (9.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM253 (2.8%)262 (3.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM231 (2.5%)103 (1.4%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM615 (6.7%)949 (12.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM514 (5.6%)588 (7.8%)
Total9,155 (100.0%)7,538 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Laramie

Occupancy by Ownership in Laramie

Of the total 13,943 dwellings in Laramie, owner-occupied units account for 6,384 (45.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 7,559 (54.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Laramie
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,38445.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7,55954.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units13,943100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Laramie

Occupancy by Household Size in Laramie
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,22530.3%
2-Person Household5,00135.9%
3-Person Household2,64219.0%
4+ Person Household2,07514.9%
Total Housing Units13,943100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Laramie

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Laramie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,440 (34.1%)2,785 (65.9%)
2-Person Household2,357 (47.1%)2,644 (52.9%)
3-Person Household1,224 (46.3%)1,418 (53.7%)
4+ Person Household1,363 (65.7%)712 (34.3%)
Total Housing Units6,384 (45.8%)7,559 (54.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Laramie

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Laramie
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School134 (64.7%)73 (35.3%)
High School Diploma834 (46.9%)946 (53.1%)
College/Associate Degree1,562 (30.5%)3,562 (69.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,854 (56.4%)2,978 (43.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Laramie

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Laramie
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years7,05650.6%
35 to 44 Years2,00814.4%
45 to 54 Years1,2809.2%
55 to 64 Years1,44010.3%
65 to 74 Years1,39810.0%
75 to 84 Years6184.4%
85 Years and Over1431.0%
Total13,943100.0%

Housing Finances in Laramie

Median Income by Occupancy in Laramie

Median Income by Occupancy in Laramie
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,384 (45.8%)$93,750
Renter-Occupied7,559 (54.2%)$33,173
Average13,943 (100.0%)$50,539

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Laramie

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Laramie
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000102 (1.6%)466 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $9,99975 (1.2%)747 (9.9%)
$10,000 to $14,999195 (3.0%)554 (7.3%)
$15,000 to $19,999185 (2.9%)611 (8.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99982 (1.3%)712 (9.4%)
$25,000 to $34,999277 (4.3%)897 (11.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999534 (8.4%)1,472 (19.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,114 (17.4%)1,047 (13.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999830 (13.0%)497 (6.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,835 (28.7%)388 (5.1%)
$150,000 or more1,155 (18.1%)168 (2.2%)
Total6,384 (100.0%)7,559 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Laramie

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Laramie
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300524 (8.2%)23 (0.3%)
$300 to $499819 (12.8%)489 (6.5%)
$500 to $7991,113 (17.4%)2,208 (29.2%)
$800 to $999292 (4.6%)1,482 (19.6%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,133 (17.7%)2,219 (29.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,480 (23.2%)807 (10.7%)
$2,000 to $2,499563 (8.8%)111 (1.5%)
$2,500 to $2,999232 (3.6%)112 (1.5%)
$3,000 or more228 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,384 (100.0%)7,559 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Laramie

Housing Structures in Laramie

Housing Structures in Laramie
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,50446.7%
Single Unit, Attached1,1818.5%
2 Unit Apartments7405.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,53811.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,3249.5%
10 or more Apartments1,58011.3%
Mobile Home / Other1,0767.7%
Total13,943100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Laramie

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Laramie
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,020 (77.2%)1,484 (22.8%)
Single Unit, Attached412 (34.9%)769 (65.1%)
2 Unit Apartments93 (12.6%)647 (87.4%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments48 (3.1%)1,490 (96.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)1,324 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)1,580 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other811 (75.4%)265 (24.6%)
Total6,384 (45.8%)7,559 (54.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Laramie

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Laramie
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (0.2%)254 (3.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms199 (3.1%)1,859 (24.6%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,694 (26.5%)3,547 (46.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,762 (27.6%)1,325 (17.5%)
8 or more Rooms2,716 (42.5%)574 (7.6%)
Total6,384 (100.0%)7,559 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Laramie

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Laramie
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,264 (82.5%)3,583 (47.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas51 (0.8%)190 (2.5%)
Electricity808 (12.7%)3,593 (47.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels221 (3.5%)118 (1.6%)
No Fuel Used40 (0.6%)75 (1.0%)
Total6,384 (100.0%)7,559 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Laramie

Household Vehicle Usage in Laramie
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle159 (2.5%)577 (7.6%)
1 Vehicle1,414 (22.2%)3,100 (41.0%)
2 Vehicles2,785 (43.6%)2,526 (33.4%)
3 or more Vehicles2,026 (31.7%)1,356 (17.9%)
Total6,384 (100.0%)7,559 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Laramie

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Laramie

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,4833,901
Median Property Value$238,200$291,400
Median Household Income$65,144$816
Monthly Housing Costs$479$223
Real Estate Taxes$1,446$61

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Laramie

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Laramie
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000640 (25.8%)121 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999104 (4.2%)27 (0.7%)
$100,000 to $299,999897 (36.1%)1,921 (49.2%)
$300,000 to $499,999666 (26.8%)1,409 (36.1%)
$500,000 to $749,999154 (6.2%)304 (7.8%)
$750,000 to $999,99922 (0.9%)90 (2.3%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)29 (0.7%)
Total2,483 (100.0%)3,901 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Laramie

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Laramie
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000126 (5.1%)76 (1.9%)
$10,000 to $24,999380 (15.3%)51 (1.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999225 (9.1%)82 (2.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999258 (10.4%)52 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999428 (17.2%)276 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999325 (13.1%)686 (17.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999402 (16.2%)505 (13.0%)
$150,000 or more339 (13.7%)1,433 (36.7%)
Total2,483 (100.0%)3,901 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Laramie

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Laramie
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x903 (36.4%)109,412 (2,804.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x457 (18.4%)975 (25.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x208 (8.4%)1,166 (29.9%)
4.0x or more900 (36.2%)681 (17.5%)
Total2,483 (100.0%)3,901 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Laramie

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Laramie
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800664 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499503 (20.3%)266 (6.8%)
$800 to $1,4991,074 (43.2%)1,076 (27.6%)
Total2,483 (100.0%)3,901 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Laramie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laramie

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laramie
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,414 (95.7%)64 (4.3%)
6 to 18 Years3,835 (96.5%)141 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years8,960 (90.2%)974 (9.8%)
26 to 34 Years4,284 (85.5%)729 (14.5%)
35 to 44 Years3,039 (91.0%)302 (9.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,010 (89.0%)249 (11.0%)
55 to 64 Years2,243 (93.1%)165 (6.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,099 (99.6%)8 (0.4%)
75 Years and older1,054 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total28,938 (91.7%)2,632 (8.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Laramie

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Laramie
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,414 (95.7%)64 (4.3%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,835 (96.5%)141 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen8,960 (90.2%)974 (9.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Laramie

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Laramie
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,281 (87.2%)773 (12.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,274 (89.6%)612 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,812 (87.7%)533 (12.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,073 (95.1%)159 (4.9%)
$100,000 and over9,334 (95.4%)446 (4.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laramie

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Laramie
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6583 (39.5%)846 (57.2%)
6 to 18 Years591 (14.9%)3,406 (85.7%)
19 to 25 Years362 (3.6%)8,765 (88.2%)
25 to 34 Years570 (11.4%)3,899 (77.8%)
35 to 44 Years298 (8.9%)2,804 (83.9%)
45 to 54 Years213 (9.4%)1,917 (84.9%)
55 to 64 Years373 (15.5%)1,970 (81.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,020 (95.9%)1,345 (63.8%)
75 Years and over1,040 (98.7%)669 (63.5%)
Total6,050 (19.2%)25,621 (81.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Laramie

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Laramie
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years84 (5.1%)67 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years494 (5.7%)618 (8.4%)
35 to 64 Years391 (9.5%)599 (15.5%)
65 to 74 Years220 (20.2%)151 (14.9%)
75 Years and over205 (48.2%)359 (57.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Laramie

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Laramie: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years119 (1.4%)86 (1.2%)
35 to 64 Years106 (2.6%)125 (3.2%)
65 to 74 Years122 (11.2%)8 (0.8%)
75 Years and over143 (33.7%)79 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Laramie: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years7 (0.1%)115 (1.6%)
35 to 64 Years136 (3.3%)85 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years46 (4.2%)17 (1.7%)
75 Years and over41 (9.7%)218 (34.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Laramie: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years74 (4.5%)67 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years378 (4.4%)395 (5.4%)
35 to 64 Years137 (3.3%)358 (9.2%)
65 to 74 Years40 (3.7%)12 (1.2%)
75 Years and over66 (15.5%)54 (8.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Laramie: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years65 (0.7%)68 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years149 (3.6%)245 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years49 (4.5%)94 (9.3%)
75 Years and over75 (17.6%)162 (25.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Laramie: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (0.6%)50 (3.2%)
18 to 34 Years16 (0.2%)11 (0.2%)
35 to 64 Years28 (0.7%)103 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years6 (0.5%)29 (2.9%)
75 Years and over23 (5.4%)110 (17.5%)

Technology Access in Laramie

Computing Device Access in Laramie

Computing Device Access in Laramie
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12,62590.5%
Smartphone13,06093.7%
Tablet9,55568.5%
No Computing Device4133.0%
Total13,943100.0%

Internet Access in Laramie

Internet Access in Laramie
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet70.1%
Broadband Home11,34881.4%
Cellular Data Only9967.1%
Satellite Internet4803.4%
No Internet1,39310.0%
Total13,943100.0%

Laramie Summary

Laramie, Wyoming is a city located in the southeastern corner of the state, in Albany County. It is the county seat and the home of the University of Wyoming. The city is situated at the base of the Laramie Mountains and is surrounded by the Laramie Plains. The city has a population of 30,816 as of the 2010 census, making it the largest city in the state.

History

The area that is now Laramie was first inhabited by the Arapaho and Shoshone tribes. The first Europeans to explore the area were French fur trappers in the early 1800s. The first permanent settlement was established in 1868 when the Union Pacific Railroad chose the area as a stop on its transcontinental route. The city was named after Jacques LaRamie, a French trapper who had been killed in the area in 1821.
The city quickly grew as a center of commerce and transportation. In 1869, the University of Wyoming was established, making Laramie the first city in the state to have a college. The city also became a center for the cattle industry, with the first cattle drive taking place in 1876.

Geography

Laramie is located in southeastern Wyoming, in Albany County. It is situated at the base of the Laramie Mountains and is surrounded by the Laramie Plains. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and US Highway 287. The city has a total area of 10.3 square miles, of which 10.2 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.

Economy

Laramie’s economy is largely based on education, healthcare, and government services. The University of Wyoming is the largest employer in the city, with over 4,000 employees. Other major employers include Albany County School District, Ivinson Memorial Hospital, and the State of Wyoming.
The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, including Laramie Boomerang, a manufacturer of snowboards and other winter sports equipment. The city is also home to several technology companies, including the software development firm, Laramie Labs.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Laramie had a population of 30,816. The racial makeup of the city was 90.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.9% Native American, 2.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $50,919. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 17.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Laramie?
Total Population of Laramie is 31,735.
What is the Total Male Population of Laramie?
Total Male Population of Laramie is 16,726.
What is the Total Female Population of Laramie?
Total Female Population of Laramie is 15,009.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Laramie?
There are 111.44 Males per 100 Females in Laramie.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Laramie?
There are 89.73 Females per 100 Males in Laramie.
What is the Median Population Age in Laramie?
Median Population Age in Laramie is 26.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Laramie
Average Family Size in Laramie is 2.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Laramie
Average Household Size in Laramie is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Laramie?
Per Capita income in Laramie is $31,959.
What is the Median Family Income in Laramie?
Median Family Income in Laramie is $88,676.
What is the Median Household income in Laramie?
Median Household Income in Laramie is $50,539.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Laramie?
Income or Wage Gap in Laramie is 35.3%.
Women in Laramie earn 64.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Laramie?
Family Income Deficit in Laramie is $8,276.
Families that are below poverty line in Laramie earn $8,276 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Laramie?
Inequality or Gini Index in Laramie is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Laramie?
There are 19,564 People in the Labor Forcein in Laramie.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Laramie?
70.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Laramie.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Laramie?
Unemployment Rate in Laramie is 4.7%.