Albany County, Wyoming
Albany County is tucked into southeastern Wyoming, right along the Colorado border. It’s home to Laramie and the University of Wyoming. The landscape rolls from wide-open prairies to the snow-covered peaks of the Medicine Bow Mountains.
There’s plenty to do outdoors, from hiking and fishing to relaxing beside a quiet mountain lake. History buffs have plenty to explore too. The Wyoming Territorial Prison is a local landmark, and Butch Cassidy once spent time behind its bars.
Ranching remains an important part of life here. Winters can be brutally cold, but locals make the most of them with skiing, ice fishing, and other winter activities. In some areas, pronghorn outnumber people. Albany County is a place where the spirit of the Old West blends naturally with modern Wyoming life.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Albany County |
| County Seat | Laramie |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Laramie, Centennial, Rock River, Bosler, Woods Landing |
| Interstates and Highways | I-80, US-30, US-287, WY-130 |
| Etymology | Named after Albany, New York, the hometown of a many settlers |
| FIPS Code | 56-001 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 4,309 sq mi (Land: 4,274 sq mi; Water: 35 sq mi) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone (MT) |
| State | Wyoming |
| Coordinates | 41.6505° N, 105.7238° W |
| Major Landmarks | Medicine Bow National Forest, Vedauwoo Recreation Area, University of Wyoming |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Converse County (North), Platte County (Northeast), Laramie County (East), Larimer County, Colorado (South), Jackson County, Colorado (Southwest), Carbon County (West), Natrona County (Northwest) |
| Population | Approximately 39,000 |
