Casper, WY
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Casper, Wyoming Summary
Life in Casper research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Casper over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Casper:
The population in Casper is 58,631.
The median home value in Casper is $277,346.
The median income in Casper is $67,011.
The cost of living in Casper is 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Casper is $942.
The unemployment rate in Casper is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in Casper is 10.6%.
The average high in Casper is 60.1° and the average low is 33.1°.
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Casper, WY Crime Report
Crime in Casper summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Casper. Key points include:
There were 1,783 total crimes in Casper in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Casper is 3,061.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Casper is 212.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Casper is 2,848.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Casper is 31.71% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Casper Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Casper / 100k People |
Wyoming / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,783 | 3,061.3 | 1,844.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 124 | 212.9 | 234.2 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 3.4 | 3.1 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 14 | 24.0 | 11.3 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 49 | 84.1 | 162.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,659 | 2,848.4 | 1,610.6 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 222 | 381.2 | 210.4 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 1,270 | 2,180.5 | 1,234.7 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 167 | 286.7 | 165.5 | 282.7 |
Casper, WY Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Casper summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Casper. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Wyoming. Key points include:
The cost of living in Casper is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Casper is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Casper is $277,346.
The median income in Casper is $67,011.
Casper's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Casper Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Casper | Wyoming | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 100 | 80 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 84 | 100 | |
Casper, WY Weather
The average high in Casper is 60.1° and the average low is 33.1°.
There are 35.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 14.2 inches of precipitation each year with 73.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Casper |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 35.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 14.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 73.3 |
Average High
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Casper Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Casper
The current population in Casper is 58,631. The population has increased 8.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 58,631 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 58,756 | -0.7% |
| 2020 | 59,171 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 59,397 | 1.0% |
| 2018 | 58,817 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 57,815 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 56,853 | 2.0% |
| 2015 | 55,729 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 54,837 | 1.3% |
| 2013 | 54,139 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Casper
Casper is:
86.1% White with 50,458 White residents.
0.3% African American with 186 African American residents.
1.0% American Indian with 593 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 252 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 153 Other residents.
3.0% Two Or More with 1,748 Two Or More residents.
8.9% Hispanic with 5,241 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Casper | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.1% | 82.5% | 58.9% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.8% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.0% | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 8.9% | 10.5% | 18.7% |
Gender in Casper
Casper is 50.1% female with 29,345 female residents.
Casper is 49.9% male with 29,285 male residents.
| Gender | Casper | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 48.8% | 50.4% |
| Male | 49.9% | 51.2% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Casper for adults over 25
1.0% of adults in Casper completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Casper completed 9-12th grade.
26.0% of adults in Casper completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Casper completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Casper completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Casper completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Casper completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Casper completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Casper completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Casper | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 28.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 25.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 18.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Casper, Wyoming
4.1% of households in Casper earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Casper earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.1% of households in Casper earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.9% of households in Casper earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.4% of households in Casper earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.2% of households in Casper earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Casper earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.1% of households in Casper earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.7% of households in Casper earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.8% of households in Casper earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Casper | WY | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.1% | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.9% | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.4% | 10.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.2% | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.7% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.8% | 7.4% | 11.4% |
