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The demographic dashboard includes basic demographic information about your community covering topics like population, education and poverty. This dashboard is modeled after the US Census Bureau QuickFacts demographic profile. To learn more about this page, please visit our help center.  
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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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County: Laramie

Population

Value
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County: Laramie

Population

Value
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County: Laramie Total Population

Current Value:

Total Population

100,984
People
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (100,984) is greater than the previously measured value (100,781).
Prior Value
(100,781)
Over time, the Laramie value is increasing significantly.
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County: Laramie

Age and Sex

Value
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County: Laramie

Age and Sex

Value
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County: Laramie Population Under Age 5

Current Value:

Population Under Age 5

5.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (5.3%), Laramie has a value of 5.6%.
WY Value
(5.3%)
Compared to the US Value (5.5%), Laramie has a value of 5.6%.
US Value
(5.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (5.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (5.6%).
Prior Value
(5.6%)
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County: Laramie Population Under Age 18

Current Value:

Population Under Age 18

22.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (22.2%), Laramie has a value of 22.1%.
WY Value
(22.2%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Laramie has a value of 22.1%.
US Value
(21.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (22.1%) is less than the previously measured value (22.5%).
Prior Value
(22.5%)
Over time, the Laramie value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Laramie Population Over Age 65

Current Value:

Population Over Age 65

17.8%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (19.2%), Laramie has a value of 17.8%.
WY Value
(19.2%)
Compared to the US Value (17.7%), Laramie has a value of 17.8%.
US Value
(17.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (17.8%) is greater than the previously measured value (17.4%).
Prior Value
(17.4%)
Over time, the Laramie value is increasing significantly.
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County: Laramie Female Population

Current Value:

Female Population

49.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (48.8%), Laramie has a value of 49.1%.
WY Value
(48.8%)
Compared to the US Value (50.5%), Laramie has a value of 49.1%.
US Value
(50.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (49.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (49.1%).
Prior Value
(49.1%)
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County: Laramie Male Population

Current Value:

Male Population

50.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (51.2%), Laramie has a value of 50.9%.
WY Value
(51.2%)
Compared to the US Value (49.5%), Laramie has a value of 50.9%.
US Value
(49.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (50.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (50.9%).
Prior Value
(50.9%)
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County: Laramie

Race and Hispanic Origin

Value
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County: Laramie

Race and Hispanic Origin

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County: Laramie Population White

Current Value:

Population White

91.6%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (92.3%), Laramie has a value of 91.6%.
WY Value
(92.3%)
Compared to the US Value (75.3%), Laramie has a value of 91.6%.
US Value
(75.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (91.6%) is greater than the previously measured value (91.5%).
Prior Value
(91.5%)
Over time, the Laramie value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Laramie Population Black or African American

Current Value:

Population Black or African American

2.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (1.2%), Laramie has a value of 2.3%.
WY Value
(1.2%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Laramie has a value of 2.3%.
US Value
(13.7%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (2.3%) is less than the previously measured value (2.4%).
Prior Value
(2.4%)
Over time, the Laramie value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Laramie Population American Indian and Alaska Native

Current Value:

Population American Indian and Alaska Native

1.3%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (2.8%), Laramie has a value of 1.3%.
WY Value
(2.8%)
Compared to the US Value (1.3%), Laramie has a value of 1.3%.
US Value
(1.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (1.3%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.3%).
Prior Value
(1.3%)
Over time, the Laramie value is increasing, not significantly.
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County: Laramie Population Asian

Current Value:

Population Asian

1.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (1.2%), Laramie has a value of 1.4%.
WY Value
(1.2%)
Compared to the US Value (6.4%), Laramie has a value of 1.4%.
US Value
(6.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (1.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.4%).
Prior Value
(1.4%)
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County: Laramie Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

Current Value:

Population Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander

0.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (0.1%), Laramie has a value of 0.2%.
WY Value
(0.1%)
Compared to the US Value (0.3%), Laramie has a value of 0.2%.
US Value
(0.3%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (0.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.2%).
Prior Value
(0.2%)
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County: Laramie Population Two or More Races

Current Value:

Population Two or More Races

3.2%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (2.4%), Laramie has a value of 3.2%.
WY Value
(2.4%)
Compared to the US Value (3.1%), Laramie has a value of 3.2%.
US Value
(3.1%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (3.2%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.2%).
Prior Value
(3.2%)
Over time, the Laramie value is increasing significantly.
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County: Laramie Population Hispanic or Latino

Current Value:

Population Hispanic or Latino

15.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (10.8%), Laramie has a value of 15.9%.
WY Value
(10.8%)
Compared to the US Value (19.5%), Laramie has a value of 15.9%.
US Value
(19.5%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (15.9%) is greater than the previously measured value (15.8%).
Prior Value
(15.8%)
Over time, the Laramie value is increasing significantly.
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County: Laramie Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

Current Value:

Population White (Not Hispanic or Latino)

77.5%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (83.1%), Laramie has a value of 77.5%.
WY Value
(83.1%)
Compared to the US Value (58.4%), Laramie has a value of 77.5%.
US Value
(58.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (77.5%) is less than the previously measured value (77.6%).
Prior Value
(77.6%)
Over time, the Laramie value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Laramie

Population Characteristics

Value
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County: Laramie

Population Characteristics

Value
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County: Laramie Veteran Population

Current Value:

Veteran Population

14.4%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (9.6%), Laramie has a value of 14.4%.
WY Value
(9.6%)
Compared to the US Value (6.6%), Laramie has a value of 14.4%.
US Value
(6.6%)
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County: Laramie Foreign Born Persons

Current Value:

Foreign Born Persons

3.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (3.4%), Laramie has a value of 3.3%.
WY Value
(3.4%)
Compared to the US Value (13.7%), Laramie has a value of 3.3%.
US Value
(13.7%)
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County: Laramie

Housing

Value
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County: Laramie

Housing

Value
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County: Laramie Housing Units

Current Value:

Housing Units

46,689
Housing units
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (46,689) is greater than the previously measured value (45,538).
Prior Value
(45,538)
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County: Laramie Homeownership

Current Value:

Homeownership

67.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (61.6%), Laramie has a value of 67.3%.
WY Value
(61.6%)
Compared to the US Value (57.8%), Laramie has a value of 67.3%.
US Value
(57.8%)
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County: Laramie Median Housing Unit Value

Current Value:

Median Housing Unit Value

$295,800
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of $295,800 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $247,600 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $212,800.
WY Counties
Compared to the WY Value ($269,900), Laramie has a value of $295,800 which is higher and better.
WY Value
($269,900)
Compared to the US Value ($281,900), Laramie has a value of $295,800 which is higher and better.
US Value
($281,900)
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County: Laramie Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

Current Value:

Mortgaged Owners Median Monthly Household Costs

$1,713
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of $1,713 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $1,571 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $1,736.
WY Counties
Compared to the WY Value ($1,642), Laramie has a value of $1,713 which is higher and worse.
WY Value
($1,642)
Compared to the US Value ($1,828), Laramie has a value of $1,713 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,828)
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County: Laramie Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

Current Value:

Median Monthly Owner Costs for Households without a Mortgage

$541
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of $541 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $486 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $525.
WY Counties
Compared to the WY Value ($489), Laramie has a value of $541 which is higher and worse.
WY Value
($489)
Compared to the US Value ($584), Laramie has a value of $541 which is lower and better.
US Value
($584)
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County: Laramie Median Household Gross Rent

Current Value:

Median Household Gross Rent

$1,043
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of $1,043 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than $877 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than $932.
WY Counties
Compared to the WY Value ($933), Laramie has a value of $1,043 which is higher and worse.
WY Value
($933)
Compared to the US Value ($1,268), Laramie has a value of $1,043 which is lower and better.
US Value
($1,268)
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County: Laramie

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: Laramie

Family & Living Arrangements

Value
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County: Laramie Households

Current Value:

Households

41,407
Households
(2018-2022)
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County: Laramie Average Household Size

Current Value:

Average Household Size

2.40
Persons per household
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (2.40), Laramie has a value of 2.40.
WY Value
(2.40)
Compared to the US Value (2.60), Laramie has a value of 2.40.
US Value
(2.60)
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County: Laramie Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

Current Value:

Population Age 5+ with Language Other than English Spoken at Home

6.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (6.8%), Laramie has a value of 6.1%.
WY Value
(6.8%)
Compared to the US Value (21.7%), Laramie has a value of 6.1%.
US Value
(21.7%)
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County: Laramie

Education

Value
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County: Laramie

Education

Value
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County: Laramie People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

94.3%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of 94.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 94.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 92.3%.
WY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Laramie has a value of 94.3% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the WY Value (93.9%), Laramie has a value of 94.3% which is higher and better.
WY Value
(93.9%)
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Laramie has a value of 94.3% which is higher and better.
US Value
(89.1%)
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County: Laramie People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

30.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of 30.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 23.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 21.1%.
WY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Laramie has a value of 30.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the WY Value (29.0%), Laramie has a value of 30.5% which is higher and better.
WY Value
(29.0%)
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Laramie has a value of 30.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
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County: Laramie

Health

Value
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County: Laramie

Health

Value
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County: Laramie Persons with a Disability

Current Value:

Persons with a Disability

14.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the WY Value (13.5%), Laramie has a value of 14.0%.
WY Value
(13.5%)
Compared to the US Value (12.9%), Laramie has a value of 14.0%.
US Value
(12.9%)
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County: Laramie Persons with Health Insurance

Current Value:

Persons with Health Insurance

88.0%
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of 88.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 85.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 83.8%.
WY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Laramie has a value of 88.0% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 90.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.8%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the WY Value (85.9%), Laramie has a value of 88.0% which is higher and better.
WY Value
(85.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (88.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (87.0%).
Prior Value
(87.0%)
Over time, the Laramie value is decreasing, not significantly.
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Compared to the HP 2030 Target (92.4%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(92.4%)
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County: Laramie

Economy

Value
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County: Laramie

Economy

Value
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County: Laramie Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

61.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of 61.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 61.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 56.0%.
WY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Laramie has a value of 61.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 55.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 50.3%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the WY Value (62.5%), Laramie has a value of 61.1% which is lower and worse.
WY Value
(62.5%)
Compared to the US Value (59.6%), Laramie has a value of 61.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(59.6%)
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County: Laramie Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

Current Value:

Female Population 16+ in Civilian Labor Force

59.9%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of 59.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 59.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 53.4%.
WY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Laramie has a value of 59.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 54.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 49.6%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the WY Value (60.2%), Laramie has a value of 59.9% which is lower and worse.
WY Value
(60.2%)
Compared to the US Value (58.5%), Laramie has a value of 59.9% which is higher and better.
US Value
(58.5%)
Over time, the Laramie value is decreasing, significantly.
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County: Laramie Total Employment

Current Value:

Total Employment

35,586
Paid Employees
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (35,586) is greater than the previously measured value (34,418).
Prior Value
(34,418)
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County: Laramie Total Employment Change

Current Value:

Total Employment Change

3.4%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of 3.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 4.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.9%.
WY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Laramie has a value of 3.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 0.1%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the WY Value (4.6%), Laramie has a value of 3.4% which is lower and worse.
WY Value
(4.6%)
Compared to the US Value (5.8%), Laramie has a value of 3.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(5.8%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (3.4%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (-1.6%).
Prior Value
(-1.6%)
Over time, the Laramie value is decreasing, not significantly.
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County: Laramie

Transportation

Value
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County: Laramie

Transportation

Value
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County: Laramie Mean Travel Time to Work

Current Value:

Mean Travel Time to Work

17.2
Minutes
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of 17.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 17.4 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 20.4.
WY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Laramie has a value of 17.2 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 24.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 27.8.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the WY Value (18.0), Laramie has a value of 17.2 which is lower and better.
WY Value
(18.0)
Compared to the US Value (26.7), Laramie has a value of 17.2 which is lower and better.
US Value
(26.7)
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County: Laramie

Income & Poverty

Value
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County: Laramie

Income & Poverty

Value
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County: Laramie Median Household Income

Current Value:

Median Household Income

$76,282
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of $76,282 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $68,876 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $61,875.
WY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Laramie has a value of $76,282 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $60,831 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $52,521.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the WY Value ($72,495), Laramie has a value of $76,282 which is higher and better.
WY Value
($72,495)
Compared to the US Value ($75,149), Laramie has a value of $76,282 which is higher and better.
US Value
($75,149)
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County: Laramie Per Capita Income

Current Value:

Per Capita Income

$41,104
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of $41,104 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $37,544 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $32,979.
WY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Laramie has a value of $41,104 which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than $32,340 while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than $28,112.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the WY Value ($39,547), Laramie has a value of $41,104 which is higher and better.
WY Value
($39,547)
Compared to the US Value ($41,261), Laramie has a value of $41,104 which is lower and worse.
US Value
($41,261)
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County: Laramie People Living Below Poverty Level

Current Value:

People Living Below Poverty Level

9.0%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 9.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.9%.
WY Counties
Compared to U.S. Counties, Laramie has a value of 9.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 17.5%.
U.S. Counties
Compared to the WY Value (10.7%), Laramie has a value of 9.0% which is lower and better.
WY Value
(10.7%)
Compared to the US Value (12.5%), Laramie has a value of 9.0% which is lower and better.
US Value
(12.5%)
Over time, the Laramie value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (8.0%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(8.0%)
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County: Laramie

Businesses

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County: Laramie

Businesses

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County: Laramie Employer Establishments

Current Value:

Employer Establishments

3,545
Number of Establishments
(2022)
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Compared to the prior value, Laramie (3,545) is greater than the previously measured value (3,471).
Prior Value
(3,471)
Over time, the Laramie value is increasing significantly.
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