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Laramie County, Wyoming

309 W 20th St
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: (307) 633-4264
Fax: (307) 633-4240
webgate.co.laramie.wy.us

On the southeastern border of WY; first county in WY; created Jan 9, 1867 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Jacques LaRamie (?-c.1818), a respected French-Canadian trapper killed by Indians near the river, which was later named for him. Also spelled LaRamie or LaRamee.

Area (sq mi):: 2687.63 (land 2686.05; water 1.58) Population per square mile: 31.70
Population 2005: 85,163 State rank: 1 Population change: 2000-20005 4.40%; 1990-2000 11.60% Population 2000: 81,607 (White 83.20%; Black or African American 2.60%; Hispanic or Latino 10.90%; Asian 1.00%; Other 7.50%). Foreign born: 2.90%. Median age: 35.30
Income 2000: per capita $19,634; median household $39,607; Population below poverty level: 9.10% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $28,052-$32,529
Unemployment (2004): 4.50% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.00% Median travel time to work: 16.30 minutes Working outside county of residence: 5.80%
Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Cheyenne County seat (55,362)

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