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Basin is the county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,238.
Geography
Basin is located at 44°22′44″ North, 108°2′35″ West (44.378777, -108.043100)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 5.3 km˛ (2.0 mi˛). 5.2 km˛ (2.0 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.47% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,238 people, 504 households, and 330 families residing in the town. The population density is 236.6/km˛ (613.7/mi˛). There are 565 housing units at an average density of 108.0/km˛ (280.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the town is 96.77% White, 0.08% African American, 1.05% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.97% from other races, and 0.89% from two or more races. 2.26% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Buffalo is a city located in Johnson County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,900. It is the county seat of Johnson County6.
Geography
Buffalo is located at 44°20′51″ North, 106°42′4″ West (44.347479, -106.701222)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.1 km˛ (3.5 mi˛). 9.1 km˛ (3.5 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,900 people, 1,718 households, and 1,042 families residing in the city. The population density is 426.6/km˛ (1,104.8/mi˛). There are 1,842 housing units at an average density of 201.5/km˛ (521.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.46% White, 0.10% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.54% from other races, and 2.03% from two or more races. 1.82% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Casper is a city located in Natrona County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 49,644. It is a medium-sized city in east-central Wyoming on Interstate 25. It is the county seat of Natrona County6 and the second largest city in Wyoming.
The city sits at the foot of Casper Mountain, the north end of the Laramie Mountains along the North Platte River. The city was site of Fort Caspar during the days of the Oregon Trail, which passed along the North Platte through the town. Although small by national standards, its large size within the region make it a banking and commerce center. Since the discovery of crude oil in the region in the 1890s it has been a center of the regional petroleum industry. The famous Salt Creek Oil Field was first drilled in 1889 approximately 40 miles (64 km) north of Casper, and the first refinery in Casper was built in 1895.
With the development of the Wyoming coal fields in recent decades, it has continued its role as an important center of the energy industry. Casper and the rest of Wyoming is served by the Casper Star-Tribune, a newspaper with statewide circulation. Casper is also the site of Casper College. The city is home to the Casper Troopers, a drum and bugle corps in Drum Corps International.
Cheyenne is the capital of Wyoming, a state of the United States of America. As of the 2000 census, it has a population of 53,011. It is the county seat of Laramie County and the largest city in Wyoming.
On July 4, 1867 the first tents were pitched on the site now known as Cheyenne, to house the gangs who were constructing the Union Pacific Railroad. Most of the crew moved on when the right-of-way was completed in November that year. The remnant who stayed were joined by others including transient railroad gangs, soldiers from Fort D.A. Russell (now F.E. Warren Air Force Base), and men from Camp Carlin, a supply camp for all the northern army posts on the frontier.
The city was named by Grenville Dodge for the Native American Cheyenne nation, one of the most famous and prominent Great Plains tribes, closely allied with the Arapaho. The Cheyenne were among the fiercest fighters on the plains. Not pleased with the changes brought about by the railroad, they had harassed both railroad surveyors and construction crews that year.
As the capital of the Wyoming Territory and the only city of any consequence, as well as being the seat of the stockyards where cattle were loaded on the Union Pacific Railroad, the city’s Cheyenne Club was the natural meeting place for the organization of the large well-capitalized ranches, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. (See Johnson County War of 1892, the largest of the “range wars” of early Wyoming history). The newspaper offices of Asa Shinn Mercer’s Northwestern Livestock Journal were burned down when the paper, which was founded as a public relations vehicle for the moneyed cattle interests, began to write scathing accounts of the events that were unfolding on the open range. His account is told in his book The Banditti of the Plains, still unavailable in Wyoming.
As a town created by the railroad, Cheyenne fittingly preserves one of the eight surviving Union Pacific Big Boy locomotives, some of the largest steam locomotives ever built, designed for hauling freight over the Rocky Mountains.
Geography
Cheyenne is located at 41°8′44″ North, 104°48′7″ West (41.145548, -104.802042)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 54.9 km˛ (21.2 mi˛). 54.7 km˛ (21.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.38% water.
At Cheyenne, the north-south Interstate 25 intersects with the east-west Interstate 80. Great Lakes Airlines is based at Cheyenne.
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Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 53,011 people, 22,324 households, and 14,175 families residing in the city. The population density is 969.6/km˛ (2,511.4/mi˛). There are 23,782 housing units at an average density of 435.0/km˛ (1,126.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 88.11% White, 2.78% Black or African American, 0.81% Native American, 1.06% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 4.44% from other races, and 2.69% from two or more races. 12.54% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 22,324 households out of which 30.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.2% are married couples living together, 10.6% have a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% are non-families. 31.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.6% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.33 and the average family size is 2.93.
In the city the population is spread out with 24.9% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 29.7% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 95.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 92.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $38,856, and the median income for a family is $46,771. Males have a median income of $32,286 versus $24,529 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,809. 8.8% of the population and 6.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 11.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
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In Wyoming’s ground-breaking woman’s suffrage legislation, Esther Hobart Morris was a leader.
Alferd Packer the only American ever convicted of cannibalism (though the official charge was murder, since cannibalism is not a crime in the United States) was apprehended at Cheyenne, March 11, 1883. Tom Horn, the notorious Pinkerton’s agent who had been operating as a hit man for the Wyoming Stock Growers Association was hanged for a murder that he probably didn’t commit, at Cheyenne, November 20, 1903.
Cheyenne’s “Frontier Days” are a major event on the professional rodeo circuit. At the 1953 Frontier Days the US Air Force’s precision flying squadron, the Thunderbirds, made their public debut. Eight-year old Jessica Dubroff, attempting the stunt of becoming the youngest child ever to pilot a plane across the United States, took off from Cheyenne on her last flight, April 12, 1996.
Cheyenne is the headquarters of the United States Kick-Boxing Association a sanctioning body for sport karate and kickboxing.
In Philip K. Dick’s alternative history novel The Man in the High Castle, Cheyenne is where Hawthorne Abendsen lives in his “High Castle".
The 8-acre Cheyenne Botanic Gardens are located in Lions Park.
Several ships of the United States Navy have been named USS Cheyenne in honor of this landlocked high plains city.
Cody is a city located in Park County, Wyoming and named after William Frederick Cody, primarily known as Buffalo Bill, from the fact William Cody had a part in the creation of the original town. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,835. It is the county seat of Park County.
Geography
Cody is located at 44°31′24″ North, 109°3′26″ West (44.523244, -109.057109)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 24.7 km˛ (9.5 mi˛). 24.0 km˛ (9.3 mi˛) of it is land and 0.6 km˛ (0.2 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.52% water.
The Elevation of Cody is about 5016 ft (1,500 m) above sea level. The main part of the city is split across two levels, separated by about 60 feet (18 m).
The Shoshone River flows through Cody in a fairly deep canyon. There are four bridges over this river in the Cody vicinity, one at the north edge of town that allows travel to the north, and one about 5 miles (8 km) east of Cody that allows passage to Powell and the areas to the north and east. The other two are west of town; one allows access to the East Gate of Yellowstone National Park, and the other is used by fishermen in Shoshone Canyon and as access to the Buffalo Bill Dam.
Douglas is a city located in Converse County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,288. It is the county seat of Converse County.
Geography
Douglas is located at 42°45′22″ North, 105°23′4″ West (42.756008, -105.384555)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 13.6 km˛ (5.2 mi˛). 13.2 km˛ (5.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.4 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.67% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,288 people, 2,118 households, and 1,423 families residing in the city. The population density is 399.6/km˛ (1,035.0/mi˛). There are 2,385 housing units at an average density of 180.2/km˛ (466.8/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 94.12% White, 0.06% African American, 0.78% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 3.63% from other races, and 1.27% from two or more races. 6.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Evanston is a city located in Uinta County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,507. It is the county seat of Uinta County.
Geography
Evanston is located at 41°15′48″ North, 110°57′53″ West (41.263302, -110.964616)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 26.7 km˛ (10.3 mi˛). 26.5 km˛ (10.2 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.39% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,507 people, 4,058 households, and 2,937 families residing in the city. The population density is 433.9/km˛ (1,123.2/mi˛). There are 4,665 housing units at an average density of 175.9/km˛ (455.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 92.29% White, 0.16% African American, 1.06% Native American, 0.40% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 4.15% from other races, and 1.87% from two or more races. 7.29% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Gillette is a city located in Campbell County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 19,646. It is the county seat of Campbell County.
Geography
Gillette is located at 44°16′58″ North, 105°30′19″ West (44.282660, -105.505256)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 34.7 km˛ (13.4 mi˛). 34.6 km˛ (13.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.15% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 19,646 people, 7,390 households, and 5,113 families residing in the city. The population density is 567.3/km˛ (1,469.5/mi˛). There are 7,931 housing units at an average density of 229.0/km˛ (593.2/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 95.50% White, 0.20% African American, 0.96% Native American, 0.42% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 1.51% from two or more races. 3.94% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Green River is a city located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 11,808.
Geography
Green River is located at 41°30′51″ North, 109°27′54″ West (41.514189, -109.464926)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 36.3 km˛ (14.0 mi˛). 35.5 km˛ (13.7 mi˛) of it is land and 0.8 km˛ (0.3 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 2.28% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 11,808 people, 4,177 households, and 3,212 families residing in the city. The population density is 332.5/km˛ (861.5/mi˛). There are 4,426 housing units at an average density of 124.6/km˛ (322.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 92.13% White, 0.27% African American, 1.36% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 4.23% from other races, and 1.63% from two or more races. 10.21% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Kemmerer is a city located in Lincoln County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 2,651. It is the county seat of Lincoln County6.
Geography
Kemmerer is located at 41°47′22″ North, 110°32′47″ West (41.789391, -110.546299)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.1 km˛ (7.4 mi˛). 19.1 km˛ (7.4 mi˛) of it is land and 0.14% is water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,651 people, 1,034 households, and 695 families residing in the city. The population density is 138.9/km˛ (359.7/mi˛). There are 1,208 housing units at an average density of 63.3/km˛ (163.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 96.72% White, 0.11% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.60% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 1.17% from other races, and 0.87% from two or more races. 3.36% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Lander is a city located in Fremont County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 6,867. It is the county seat of Fremont County6. Lander is located in central Wyoming, along the Popo Agie River. A tourism center that has several dude ranches nearby, it is headquarters to the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Geography
Lander is located at 42°49′59″ North, 108°43′57″ West (42.833035, -108.732633)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.4 km˛ (4.4 mi˛). 11.4 km˛ (4.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 6,867 people, 2,794 households, and 1,824 families residing in the city. The population density is 599.9/km˛ (1,554.0/mi˛). There are 3,036 housing units at an average density of 265.2/km˛ (687.0/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 90.81% White, 0.15% African American, 5.99% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 2.04% from two or more races. 3.48% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Laramie is a city located in Albany County, Wyoming. According to the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 27,204. Laramie, located in southeast Wyoming, on the Laramie River, is northwest of Cheyenne, and first settled in 1868. It is home to the University of Wyoming. Fort Sanders is nearby.
Laramie was important stop on the Overland Trail and transcontinental railroad in the late 19th century. In now lies along U.S. Highway 30 and Interstate 80, and remains an important junction on the Union Pacific Railroad line. The city emerged into national prominence in 1998 after the brutal murder of Matthew Shepard, a student at the University of Wyoming. It is widely believed he was killed because he was gay, though it is also suggested the crime was drug-related. Shepard’s murder caused a national outcry including the Laramie Project, a colloboration of national celebrities campaigning against such violence.
Newcastle is a city located in Weston County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,065. It is the county seat of Weston County6.
Geography
Newcastle is located at 43°51′11″ North, 104°12′34″ West (43.853183, -104.209343)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 km˛ (2.5 mi˛). 6.4 km˛ (2.5 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,065 people, 1,253 households, and 844 families residing in the city. The population density is 479.1/km˛ (1,242.1/mi˛). There are 1,458 housing units at an average density of 227.9/km˛ (590.9/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 95.79% White, 0.13% African American, 1.44% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 1.66% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Powell is a city located in Park County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,373.
Geography
Powell is located at 44°45′32″ North, 108°45′30″ West (44.758797, -108.758402)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.7 km˛ (3.7 mi˛). 9.7 km˛ (3.7 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,373 people, 2,083 households, and 1,272 families residing in the city. The population density is 556.2/km˛ (1,442.3/mi˛). There are 2,249 housing units at an average density of 232.8/km˛ (603.7/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 95.44% White, 0.13% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.53% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. 6.81% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Rawlins is a city located in Carbon County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,538. It is the county seat of Carbon County6.
Geography
Rawlins is located at 41°47′25″ North, 107°14′3″ West (41.790397, -107.234297)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 19.2 km˛ (7.4 mi˛). 19.2 km˛ (7.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 8,538 people, 3,320 households, and 2,237 families residing in the city. The population density is 445.5/km˛ (1,153.4/mi˛). There are 3,860 housing units at an average density of 201.4/km˛ (521.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 85.86% White, 0.81% African American, 1.46% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 8.28% from other races, and 2.65% from two or more races. 21.05% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Riverton is a city located in Fremont County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 9,310.
Geography
Riverton is located at 43°1′40″ North, 108°23′42″ West (43.027838, -108.395077)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 25.3 km˛ (9.8 mi˛). 25.3 km˛ (9.8 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 9,310 people, 3,816 households, and 2,407 families residing in the city. The population density is 367.5/km˛ (952.2/mi˛). There are 4,254 housing units at an average density of 167.9/km˛ (435.1/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 86.81% White, 0.17% African American, 8.08% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 1.86% from other races, and 2.58% from two or more races. 7.09% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Rock Springs is a city located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,708.
On September 2, 1885, 150 white miners attacked their Chinese coworkers, killing 28, wounding 15, and forcing several hundred more out of town.
Geography
Rock Springs is located at 41°35′27″ North, 109°13′21″ West (41.590930, -109.222398)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.8 km˛ (18.4 mi˛). 47.8 km˛ (18.4 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 18,708 people, 7,348 households, and 4,930 families residing in the city. The population density is 391.7/km˛ (1,014.4/mi˛). There are 8,359 housing units at an average density of 175.0/km˛ (453.3/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 91.75% White, 1.07% African American, 0.86% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.05% from other races, and 2.22% from two or more races. 8.96% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Sheridan is a city located in Sheridan County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 15,804. It is the county seat of Sheridan County.
Geography
Sheridan is located at 44°47′48″ North, 106°57′32″ West (44.796720, -106.958970)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 22.0 km˛ (8.5 mi˛). 22.0 km˛ (8.5 mi˛) of it is land and 0.1 km˛ (0.04 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 0.24% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,804 people, 7,005 households, and 4,062 families residing in the city. The population density is 718.7/km˛ (1,862.4/mi˛). There are 7,413 housing units at an average density of 337.1/km˛ (873.6/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 95.93% White, 0.22% African American, 0.97% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 0.85% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 2.64% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Torrington is a city located in Goshen County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,776.
Geography
Torrington is located at 42°3′60″ North, 104°10′57″ West (42.066542, -104.182471)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 9.2 km˛ (3.6 mi˛). 9.2 km˛ (3.6 mi˛) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,776 people, 2,436 households, and 1,522 families residing in the city. The population density is 624.7/km˛ (1,617.4/mi˛). There are 2,644 housing units at an average density of 286.0/km˛ (740.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 93.49% White, 0.31% African American, 0.90% Native American, 0.29% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 3.65% from other races, and 1.25% from two or more races. 9.47% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
Worland is a city located in Washakie County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,250. It is the county seat of Washakie County6.
Geography
Worland is located at 44°0′55″ North, 107°57′24″ West (44.015387, -107.956632)1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.8 km˛ (4.2 mi˛). 10.7 km˛ (4.1 mi˛) of it is land and 0.2 km˛ (0.1 mi˛) of it is water. The total area is 1.44% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,250 people, 2,130 households, and 1,439 families residing in the city. The population density is 492.0/km˛ (1,274.1/mi˛). There are 2,334 housing units at an average density of 218.7/km˛ (566.4/mi˛). The racial makeup of the city is 89.47% White, 0.06% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.84% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 6.72% from other races, and 2.34% from two or more races. 13.49% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
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