Casper, WY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Casper, Wyoming Summary
Life in Casper research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Casper over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Casper:
The population in Casper is 58,547.
The median home value in Casper is $215,400.
The median income in Casper is $61,657.
The cost of living in Casper is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Casper is $899.
The unemployment rate in Casper is 3.6%.
The poverty rate in Casper is 10.9%.
Table Of Contents
Casper SnackAbility
8
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
7
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
9
Education
8.5
Commute
9.5
Casper, WY Crime Report
1,783
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,061.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
30.49%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Casper / 100k People |
Wyoming / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,783 | 3,061.3 | 1,844.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 124 | 212.9 | 234.2 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 14 | 24.0 | 11.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 49 | 84.1 | 162.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,659 | 2,848.4 | 1,610.6 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 222 | 381.2 | 210.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,270 | 2,180.5 | 1,234.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 167 | 286.7 | 165.5 | 246.0 |
Casper, WY Cost Of Living
97
Casper's Overall Cost Of Living
Casper's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Casper | Wyoming | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 100 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 87 | 88 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 89 | 100 | |
Casper, WY Photos
Rankings for Casper in Wyoming
Map Of Casper, WY
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Population over time in Casper
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 58,287 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 58,756 | -0.7% |
| 2019 | 59,171 | -0.4% |
| 2018 | 59,397 | 1.0% |
| 2017 | 58,817 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 57,815 | 1.7% |
| 2015 | 56,853 | 2.0% |
| 2014 | 55,729 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 54,837 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 54,139 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Casper
| Race | Casper | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.4% | 83.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 0.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 2.0% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.9% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 8.5% | 10.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Casper
| Gender | Casper | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 48.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 51.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Casper for adults over 25
| Education | Casper | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 28.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Casper, Wyoming
| Income | Casper | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.5% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.6% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 8.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.4% | 18.2% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 14.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 18.3% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.4% | 7.3% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.1% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
