FORT LARAMIE

Fort Laramie is a welcoming town with abundant recreational opportunities, festive annual events, and great amenities for residents.

About the Town of Fort Laramie

The Town of Fort Laramie is located near the Fort Laramie National Historic Siteone of the most significant forts of the American Frontier—and its rich history of westward expansion draws tourists from all over the world.

Fort Laramie is a welcoming town with abundant recreational opportunities, festive annual events, and great amenities for residents and visitors alike.

At the Pioneer Community Center, formerly the Fort Laramie elementary school, you’ll find a computer training lab, a used bookstore, a conference meeting room, and private office suites.

Additionally, the Fort Laramie community hall can seat 300+ for receptions, convents, private and public functions. It also has a complete theater stage, commercial catering kitchen, private lounge, spacious lobby entry, and ample private parking.

Though Fort Laramie’s main industry is agriculture, tourism and oil also contribute to the town’s economy.

Contact Town of Fort Laramie

(307) 837-2711, ext. 1 kcraft@townofftlaramie.org

Fort Laramie Demographics

Total Population – 284

     Population Growth Rate – 2.31%

     Median Age – 52

     Diversity Index – 18.80

Households – 135

     Total Housing Units – 174

          Owner Occupied – 110

          Renter Occupied – 25

          Vacant – 39

     Median Home Value – $264,474

     Average Home Value – $272,973

Income Growth Rate

     Median Household Income – 2.14%

     Per Capita Income – 1.78%

Income Projection

     Median Household – $57,053 – $63,373

     Average Household – $69,435 – $77,089

     Per Capita – $31,284 – $34,161

Total Businesses – 8

     Total Employed – 21

     Workers 16+ – 97

          Accommodation / Food Service

               Businesses – 4

               Employed – 11

          Food Service / Drinking Establishment

               Businesses – 3

               Employed – 10

          Prof / Scientific / Tech / Service

               Businesses – 1

               Employed – 4

         Transportation / Warehouse

              Businesses – 1

              Employed – 3

         Construction Businesses

              Businesses – 1

              Employed – 2

         Accommodation Businesses

              Businesses – 1

              Employed – 1

     Some High School – 7

     Graduated High School – 55

     Associates Degree – 17

     Bachelor’s Degree – 37

     Graduate Degree – 26