Albany County, Wyoming is located in the southeastern corner of the state and is home to a population of 36,299 people. The county seat is Laramie, the home of the University of Wyoming.
The economy of Albany County is largely based on agriculture and ranching, with the county's top employers being the University of Wyoming, Albany County School District #1, and the State of Wyoming. The median household income in the county is $54,938, which is slightly higher than the national average of $53,482. The unemployment rate in the county is 3.2%, slightly lower than the national average of 3.7%.
Demographically, Albany County is predominantly white (84.7%) with smaller populations of Hispanic/Latino (4.9%), African American (2.6%), and Native American (2.2%). The median age in the county is 33.4 years, which is slightly lower than the national average of 37.7 years.
Education in Albany County is provided by the Albany County School District #1, which serves approximately 5,000 students in 14 schools. The district has a graduation rate of 91.3%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 89.7%.
Real estate in Albany County is relatively affordable, with the median home value being $228,000, which is slightly lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent in the county is $1,033 per month, which is slightly higher than the national median of $1,019 per month. The average price per square foot of homes in the county is $192, which is slightly lower than the national average of $200.