Albany County Demographics

A map of Albany County's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	30,551	29,584	79.9%	79.8%
Hispanic	4,043	3,910	10.6%	10.5%
Multiracial	1,695	1,660	4.4%	4.5%
Asian	1,374	1,028	3.6%	2.8%
Black	394	384	1.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	192	500	0.5%	1.3%

Albany County, Wyoming has an estimated population of 38,249, an increase from the 37,066 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 10.6% Hispanic, 4.4% Multiracial, 3.6% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Albany County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Albany is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Wyoming overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Albany County, that probability was 34.9% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Albany County is ranked the 6th most populous county in Wyoming, out of 23 counties. Albany County was ranked the 6th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Albany County's White Population

30,551 residents of Albany County, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Albany County is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 81.4% of the population is White. Albany County ranks 19th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 23 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany County's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Albany County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.9%.

Albany County is more White than neighboring Larimer County (79.2% White), Laramie County (74.9% White), and Carbon County (75.4% White). Albany County is less White than neighboring Platte County (85% White), and Jackson County (86.6% White).

Albany County's Black Population

394 residents of Albany County, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Albany County is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Black. Albany County ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 23 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany County's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. Black residents' share of Albany County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Albany County is more Black than neighboring Platte County (0.3% Black). Albany County is less Black than neighboring Laramie County (2.1% Black), Jackson County (1.3% Black), and Carbon County (1.4% Black).

Albany County's Asian Population

1,374 residents of Albany County, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Albany County is slightly higher than in Wyoming overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Albany County ranks 1st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 23 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 33.7%. Asian residents' share of Albany County's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.6%.

Albany County is more Asian than neighboring Platte County (0% Asian), Larimer County (2.2% Asian), Laramie County (1% Asian), Jackson County (0% Asian), and Carbon County (0.2% Asian).

Albany County's Hispanic Population

4,043 residents of Albany County, or 10.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Albany County is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 10.7% of the population is Hispanic. Albany County ranks 6th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 23 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Albany County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.6%.

Albany County is more Hispanic than neighboring Platte County (8.8% Hispanic), and Jackson County (10.5% Hispanic). Albany County is less Hispanic than neighboring Larimer County (12.9% Hispanic), Laramie County (15.8% Hispanic), and Carbon County (18.3% Hispanic).

Albany County's Native American/Other Population

192 residents of Albany County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Albany County is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 2.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Albany County ranks 7th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 23 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 61.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Albany County's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.5%.

Albany County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Jackson County (0.4% Native American/Other). Albany County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Platte County (0.9% Native American/Other), Larimer County (0.9% Native American/Other), Laramie County (2.1% Native American/Other), and Carbon County (0.8% Native American/Other).

Albany County's Multiracial Population

1,695 residents of Albany County, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Albany County is comparable to the share in Wyoming overall, where 4% of the population is Multiracial. Albany County ranks 5th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 23 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Albany County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Albany County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.4%.

Albany County is more Multiracial than neighboring Larimer County (3.8% Multiracial), Laramie County (4.1% Multiracial), Jackson County (1.2% Multiracial), and Carbon County (3.9% Multiracial). Albany County is less Multiracial than neighboring Platte County (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.