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Laramie, WY

Founded 1868Albany CountyElev. 2,184 m
Population
31,848
Median home
$302,200
Disaster risk
Relatively Low
Public schools
13
Sex offenders
4

Overview

About Laramie

Laramie is home to roughly 31,848 residents. Laramie was founded in 1868 and sits in Albany County. The median age is 26.9 and the median household income is $52,414. Homes carry a median value of $302,200, and about 44% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (78.6%). Around 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 14 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
31,848
Median age
26.9
Median household income
$52,414
Per-capita income
$34,422
Poverty rate
22.1%
High-school grad or higher
96.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
55.8%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
13.5 min
Work from home
8.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White78.6%
Hispanic or Latino11.7%
Black1.2%
Asian4.1%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts51.7%
Service16.5%
Sales & office14.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance8.9%
Production, transportation & material moving8.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$302,200
Median gross rent
$933/mo
Owner-occupied
44.1%
Median year built
1977
Households
14,139
Avg. household size
2.07

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Laramie has 13 public schools — 9 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading66%
Math69%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Laramie High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Whiting High SchoolHighGrades 9–12
Laramie Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8
Beitel ElementaryElementary
Harmony ElementaryElementary
Indian Paintbrush ElementaryElementary
Laramie Montessori Charter SchoolElementaryGrades -1–6charter
Slade ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Snowy Range AcademyElementarycharter
Spring Creek ElementaryElementary
UW Laboratory SchoolElementary
Velma Linford ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Cathedral Home for ChildrenOtherGrades 4–12

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime58% below national
Laramie161
Wyoming204
United States386
↓ 10% lower than 2019
2019–2023
property crime26% below national
Laramie1,450
Wyoming1,581
United States1,952
↑ 46% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Laramie Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Laramie.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low
Top hazards · Albany County
LightningRelatively High
Winter weatherRelatively High
AvalancheRelatively Moderate
Cold waveRelatively Moderate
LandslideRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Laramie is in Albany County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Laramie was founded in 1868 and sits in Albany County. Elevation ~2,184 m.

Population trend
34K031,84818702024
Map of Laramie
Laramie, WY
Where Laramie is
CheyenneCasperGilletteLaramieRock SpringsSheridan
Historic places

16 on the National Register of Historic Places.

St. Paulus KircheBath RanchLehman-Tunnell MansionBlair, Charles E., HouseConley, John D., HouseUnion Pacific Athletic ClubIvinson Mansion and GroundsWyoming Territorial Penitentiary
Notable people from Laramie
Jim BeaverJaycee CarrollSheridan DowneyGerry SpenceJune DowneyThurman ArnoldHerbert J. BreesJoyce CoadHenry WristonJillian Balow
People searches in Laramie
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Nearby cities
Cheyenne (44 mi)Wheatland (61 mi)Saratoga (63 mi)Pine Bluffs (80 mi)Guernsey (80 mi)Rawlins (90 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Laramie, WY (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Laramie, Wyoming.

Kenneth Wade Williams, 46
Laramie · Albany County · 82070
AKA Taz Williams, Kenneth W Williams
Andrew Bernard Livermont, 47
Laramie · Albany County · 82070
AKA Livermont Bernard Andrew, Andrew B Hernandez
Kevin James Robinson, 66
Laramie · 82070
AKA Kevin Robinson
Kevin Michael Brown, 55
Laramie · 82070

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Laramie — frequently asked

What is the population of Laramie, Wyoming?
Laramie has a population of about 31,848, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Laramie?
The median home value in Laramie is $302,200, and the median gross rent is $933/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Laramie safe? What is the crime rate?
Laramie Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 161 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Laramie face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Albany County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including lightning, winter weather, avalanche.
How many schools are in Laramie?
Laramie has 13 public schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Laramie?
Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Laramie. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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