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Casper, WY
City in Natrona County, Wyoming.
Population
58,839
Land area
26.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,199
ZIP codes
0
Casper and its ZIP codes
Casper at a glance
- Casper is about 367 times as dense as Wyoming as a whole.
- It is the 2nd most populous of 192 cities and towns in Wyoming.
- Households here earn a median of $70,218 a year, 8% less than the Wyoming figure of $76,176.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $260,400 (16% below Wyoming) and median rent is $1,009 a month.
Local data for Casper, WY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools29
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks17
- Post Offices1
- Parks45
- Grocery Stores16
- Restaurants195
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools6
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places18
Housing and community stats
Casper, WY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,218
Poverty rate
10.8%
Median home value
$260,400
Median rent
$1,009/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
30.5%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (14,063), Irish Americans (7,851), Mexican Americans (4,007).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Natrona County. PPP loans are for Casper.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,376
40,157 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$79,903
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$564M
FY 2026, $7,052 per person
How people get to work
Casper, WY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Casper, WY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,302
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
161
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
15.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone18 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Casper, WY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Casper
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EvansvilleTown | 2 mi | 3.9 |
| HartrandtCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.6 |
| BrookhurstCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 0.7 |
| MillsTown | 4.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Bar NunnTown | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Mountain ViewCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2.4 |
| Vista WestCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Casper MountainCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 35.9 |
| Red ButteCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Homa HillsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.1 |
| Meadow AcresCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| Bessemer BendCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| Antelope HillsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 13.3 |
| GlenrockTown | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| Rolling HillsTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| AlcovaCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Casper, WY in?
- Casper is in Natrona County, Wyoming.
- What is the population of Casper, WY?
- About 58,839 people live in Casper, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Casper?
- Nearby places include Evansville (2 mi), Hartrandt (3.7 mi), Brookhurst (3.8 mi), Mills (4.4 mi), Bar Nunn (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023