Laramie County Library System

The Laramie County Library System is one of the oldest continually operating county library systems in the United States,^[7] the first branch established in Cheyenne in 1886.^[8] In 1899, Andrew Carnegie donated $50,000 toward the building of the state's first Carnegie Public Library, which opened in 1902.^[7] The library moved to a larger location in 1969.^[8] In 2007, a second library opened.^[7]

Adjacent counties

Major highways

• Interstate 25
• Interstate 80
• Interstate 180 (Not a freeway.)
• I-25 BL
• I-80 BL
• U.S. Highway 30
• U.S. Highway 85
• U.S. Highway 87
• Wyoming Highway 210
• Wyoming Highway 211
• Wyoming Highway 212
• Wyoming Highway 213
• Wyoming Highway 214
• Wyoming Highway 215
• Wyoming Highway 216
• Wyoming Highway 219
• Wyoming Highway 221
• Wyoming Highway 222
• Wyoming Highway 223
• Wyoming Highway 225

Transit

• Cheyenne Transit
• Express Arrow
• Greyhound Lines

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census, Laramie County had 81,607 people, 31,927 households, and 21,614 families.^[14] The population density was 30 people per square mile (12 people/km²). The county had 34,213 housing units at an average density of 13 units per square mile (5.0 units/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 88.92% White, 2.60% Black or African American, 0.85% Native American, 0.95% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 4.00% from other races, and 2.57% from two or more races. 10.90% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 23.7% were of German, 11.1% English, 10.3% Irish and 7.4% American ancestry.

As of the 2000 census, Laramie County had 31,927 households, of which 33.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.90% were married couples living together, 9.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.30% were non-families. 27.20% of all households were made up of a single individual and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.98.

The county population contained 25.80% under the age of 18, 9.60% from 18 to 24, 30.50% from 25 to 44, 22.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.50% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, the county had 100-100.9 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $39,607, and the median income for a family was $46,536. Males had a median income of $31,644 versus $24,406 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,634. About 6.50% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.00% of those under age 18 and 6.50% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 91,738 people, 37,576 households, and 24,340 families in the county.^[15] The population density was 34.2 people per square mile (13.2 people/km²). There were 40,462 housing units at an average density of 15.1 units per square mile (5.8 units/km²).^[16] The racial makeup of the county was 88.5% white, 2.5% black or African American, 1.1% Asian, 1.0% American Indian, 0.2% Pacific islander, 3.8% from other races, and 3.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 13.1% of the population.^[15] In terms of ancestry, 29.5% were German, 15.5% were Irish, 12.7% were English, and 4.9% were American.^[17]

Of the 37,576 households, 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.3% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.2% were non-families, and 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age was 37.0 years.^[15]

The median income for a household in the county was $52,824 and the median income for a family was $64,589. Males had a median income of $44,001 versus $32,882 for females. The per capita income for the county was $27,406. About 6.7% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.^[18]

City

• Cheyenne (county seat)

Towns

• Albin
• Burns
• Pine Bluffs

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities