Casper
City in Natrona County, Wyoming
Casper is a city in Natrona County, Wyoming, with 59,038 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,118 ft (1,560 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hartrandt, 3.2 miles NW.
- 59,038residents (2020 Census)
- 5,118 ftelevation · 1,560 m
- 26.6 sq miland area · 69.0 km²
- 2,217 / sq mipopulation density
- 82644ZIP code
About Casper
Casper is a city in and the county seat of Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. It is the second-most populous city in the state after Cheyenne, with its population at 59,038 as of the 2020 census. Casper is nicknamed "The Oil City" and has a long history of oil boomtown and cowboy culture, dating back to the development of the nearby Salt Creek Oil Field.
Casper is located in east central Wyoming on the North Platte River.
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Living in Casper
- Median household income
- $70,218
- Median home value
- $260,400
- Median rent
- $1,009/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Casper had 59,038 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 59,038 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,217 per sq mi (856 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Casper at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Natrona County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 59,038 (2020) |
| Land area | 26.63 sq mi (69.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.33 sq mi (0.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,118 ft (1,560 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.8421° N, 106.3213° W |
| ZIP code | 82644 |
| Official website | casperwy.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5613150 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Casper
- Hartrandt3.2 mi NW
- Mills3.6 mi W
- Evansville3.9 mi NE
- Brookhurst4.9 mi E
- Mountain View5.3 mi NW
- Bar Nunn5.7 mi N
- Vista West6.0 mi W
- Red Butte6.3 mi SW
- Casper Mountain7.0 mi S
- Meadow Acres10.5 mi E
- Homa Hills10.7 mi N
- Bessemer Bend11.6 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Casper
What county is Casper in?
Casper is in Natrona County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Casper, WY?
59,038 people lived in Casper at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Casper, WY?
The ZIP code of Casper is 82644.
What is the elevation of Casper?
5,118 feet (1,560 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Casper?
Hartrandt (3.2 mi), Mills (3.6 mi), Evansville (3.9 mi), Brookhurst (4.9 mi), Mountain View (5.3 mi).
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