Moving to Laramie, Wyoming

About Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie

Laramie () is a city in and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States, known for its high elevation at 7,200 feet (2,200 m), railroad history, and as the higher-education center for the state of Wyoming. The population was estimated 31,407 in 2020, making it the 4th most populous city in Wyoming. Located on the Laramie River in southeastern Wyoming, the city is west of Cheyenne and 25 miles (40 km) north of the Colorado state line, at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287.

After 12,000 years or more of Indigenous populations living in the area, Laramie was settled by European Americans in 1868 with the completion of the Union Pacific Railroad line to the area, which crosses the Laramie River at Laramie. The river and several creeks fed by freshwater springs made the area an attractive place for settlement. It is home to the University of Wyoming, WyoTech, and a branch of Laramie County Community College. Laramie Regional Airport serves Laramie. The ruins of Fort Sanders, an army fort predating Laramie, lie just south of the city along Route 287. Located in the Laramie Valley between the Snowy Range and the Laramie Range, the city draws outdoor enthusiasts with its abundance of outdoor activities.

Gender
Gender Laramie Wyoming Country
Female 48.3% 49% 50.8%
Male 51.7% 51% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Laramie Wyoming Country
Less than $10,000 10.5% 5.2% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.2% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.3% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.6% 8.8% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.8% 12.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.3% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 10% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.5% 17.5% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 6.2% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 2.4% 5% 8.3%
Education


Education Laramie Wyoming Country
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 13% 29% 27.0%
Other College 19% 25% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 7% 11% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 29% 18% 20.0%
Master's Degree 18% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 7% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Laramie Wyoming Country
White 80.2% 83.6% 60.1%
African American 1.2% 0.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.8% 2% 0.6%
Asian 3.7% 0.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.1% 0.3%
Multiracial 3% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 10.8% 10.1% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity