State rank#1 of 23
Smallest county101,060 residentsLaramie County
Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 56021
Laramie County, Wyoming
County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.
Population101,060
Household income$80,173
Unemployment3.4%
Life expectancy76 years
County overview
Living metrics at a glance
Laramie County has 101,060 residents and ranks #1 by population among Wyoming county equivalents. Median household income is $80,173. The annual-average unemployment rate is 3.4%. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.
Within Wyoming
County population range
The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.
Relocation guide
Moving to Laramie County: what to check
Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.
Before moving
Before moving, compare municipalities inside Laramie County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is uninsured.
Cost and housing
Housing benchmarks are $348,700 median home value and $1,160/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $80,173, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
Who it may suit
Laramie County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, bachelor’s degree or higher, and mental health access. College attainment is 33.1% and life expectancy is 76 years.
Potential advantages
- Uninsured: 12%, rank #2 of 23 available Wyoming counties.
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 33.1%, rank #4 of 23 available Wyoming counties.
- Mental health access: 1 per 206 residents, rank #6 of 23 available Wyoming counties.
Trade-offs to check
- Median gross rent: $1,160/mo, rank #21 of 23; investigate local variation before moving.
- Median home value: $348,700, rank #18 of 23; investigate local variation before moving.
- Unemployment rate: 3.4%, rank #17 of 23; investigate local variation before moving.
Income, housing, jobs, education & health
County metrics within Wyoming
Rank and range use only counties in Wyoming with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.
Median household income
$80,173
$80,173; above the state county median of $72,156.
State rank #8 of 23 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value
$348,700
$348,700; above the state county median of $285,800.
State rank #18 of 23 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent
$1,160/mo
$1,160/mo; above the state county median of $900/mo.
State rank #21 of 23 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate
3.4%
3.4%; above the state county median of 3.2%.
State rank #17 of 23 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher
33.1%
33.1%; above the state county median of 24.9%.
State rank #4 of 23 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy
76 years
76 years; below the state county median of 76.5 years.
State rank #15 of 23 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health
14.5%
14.5%; below the state county median of 15.9%.
State rank #7 of 23 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured
12%
12%; below the state county median of 14.7%.
State rank #2 of 23 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access
1 per 1,576 residents
1 per 1,576 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,550 residents.
State rank #13 of 23 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access
1 per 206 residents
1 per 206 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 350 residents.
State rank #6 of 23 · County Health Rankings & RoadmapsCommon questions
Laramie County FAQ
Is Laramie County a good place to live?
Laramie County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing uninsured, bachelor’s degree or higher, and mental health access. College attainment is 33.1% and life expectancy is 76 years.
What should I know before moving to Laramie County?
Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $348,700 median home value and $1,160/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $80,173, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the population of Laramie County?
Laramie County has 101,060 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.
What is the FIPS code for Laramie County?
The five-digit county FIPS code is 56021; the parent state FIPS is 56.
What is the median household income in Laramie County?
The ACS median household income is $80,173.
How much does housing cost in Laramie County?
Housing benchmarks are $348,700 median home value and $1,160/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $80,173, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.
What is the unemployment rate in Laramie County?
The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 3.4%.
Similar population
Nearby counties in the state ranking
#2Natrona County79,977
#3Campbell County47,240
#4Sweetwater County41,542
#5Fremont County39,533
Source and gate
Methodology and source periods
All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.
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