Wyoming

Laramie

100,512
2020 population
1870
first census record
16
census records

About Laramie

Laramie, Wyoming, first appears in the United States federal census in 1870, when it recorded a population of 2,957. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 100,512.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 5 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Fort Laramie Council 1866 — Carrington Column Incident, Cheyenne McDaniels Theater Shootout, WY, Tom Horn Murders Wyoming, and 62 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
2020100,512
201091,738
200081,607
199073,142
198068,649
197056,360
196060,149
195047,662
194033,651
193026,845
192020,699
191026,127
190020,181
189016,777
18806,409
18702,957
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Laramie

Military engagements that took place in Laramie, Wyoming.

Fort Laramie Council 1866 — Carrington Column Incident
1866
Cheyenne McDaniels Theater Shootout, WY
1868
Tom Horn Murders Wyoming
1901
Tom Horn Trial and Hanging, Cheyenne WY
1903
F.E. Warren AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (90th Missile Wing)
1963

Historic places in Laramie

National Register of Historic Places listings in Laramie, Wyoming.

Moore Haven Heights Historic District
Cheyenne
Nagle-Warren Mansion
Cheyenne
Castle on 19th Street
Cheyenne
Fort David A. Russell
Cheyenne
Wyoming State Capitol and Grounds
Cheyenne
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase III)
Cheyenne
City and County Building
Cheyenne
Baxter Ranch Headquarters Buildings
Cheyenne
Rainsford Historic District
Cheyenne
First United Methodist Church
Cheyenne
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District
Cheyenne
Lafrentz, Ferdinand, House
Cheyenne
Lakeview Historic District
Cheyenne
Atlas Theatre
Cheyenne
Union Pacific Railroad Depot
Cheyenne
Crow Creek-Cole Ranch Headquarters Historic District
Cheyenne
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase II)
Cheyenne
Hynds Lodge
Cheyenne
Downtown Cheyenne Historic District (Boundary Increase I)
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Flour Milling Company
Cheyenne
Cheyenne South Side Historic District
Cheyenne
Wyoming Fuel Company
Cheyenne
Crook House
Cheyenne
Continental Oil Company
Cheyenne
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Frequently asked about Laramie

When does Laramie first appear in the US census?
Laramie, Wyoming first appears in the federal census in 1870, with a recorded population of 2,957.
What is the population of Laramie?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Laramie had a recorded population of 100,512.
Were any battles fought in Laramie?
5 documented military engagements took place in Laramie, including Fort Laramie Council 1866 — Carrington Column Incident, Cheyenne McDaniels Theater Shootout, WY, Tom Horn Murders Wyoming.
How many historic places are in Laramie?
62 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Laramie, Wyoming.
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