78-833: The Bath Ranch , also known as the Bath Brothers Ranch and the Stone Ranch , was established near Laramie, Wyoming by Henry Bath about 1869-70. It was one of the first ranches in Albany County . The initial homestead was replaced by the present stone house and barn in 1875, using stone quarried locally by Henry and his sons. Since the area was populated by hostile Native Americans, the buildings were designed as fortified refuges. The Bath family became prominent in Wyoming society in subsequent years. The house and barn are built of massive stone, with walls 18 inches (46 cm) thick. The house
156-550: A 1,000-ton pile of contaminated flue dust from Bunker Hill Mine and Smelting Complex , an Idaho superfund site , under a tarp since the 1980s. In 2011 L.C. Holdings entered the DEQ's "Voluntary Remediation Program". Laramie has a council–manager form of government. The council, the city's legislative body, consists of nine members who serve overlapping four-year terms. The council members set policy, approve budgets, pass ordinances, appoint citizen volunteers to advisory boards, and oversee
234-530: A charter school, serves children in grades K –7. The University of Wyoming also offers a Lab School (colloquially referred to as "Prep") for K–9 students. St. Laurence, a Catholic school of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Cheyenne , formerly served children in grades K–6. It opened in 1951 and in 2016 it had 30 students. It closed on June 30, 2016, as its costs had increased and the numbers of students had declined. Laramie Montessori School now occupies
312-428: A low of 0 °F (−17.8 °C) or below. The average window for freezing temperatures is September 30 thru May 13, allowing a growing season of 139 days. Extreme temperatures officially range from −35 °F (−37.2 °C) on January 15, 1888, and February 12, 1899 , up to 112 °F (44.4 °C) on July 11, 1954; the record cold daily maximum is −15 °F (−26.1 °C) on January 14, 1888, while, conversely,
390-427: A margin of error of +/- $ 5,357) and the median family income $ 67,702 (+/- $ 5,175). Males had a median income of $ 39,363 (+/- $ 4,731) versus $ 25,799 (+/- $ 1,263) for females. The median income for those above 16 years old was $ 31,772 (+/- $ 1,712). Approximately, 6.7% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.8% of those under the age of 18 and 15.3% of those ages 65 or over. As of
468-666: A member of the Mountain West Conference . UW offers 17 NCAA-sanctioned sports teams – nine women's sports and eight men's sports. Wyoming's nine NCAA sports for women include basketball; cross country; golf; soccer; swimming and diving; tennis; indoor track & field; outdoor track and field; and volleyball. UW's eight NCAA sports for men include basketball; cross country; football; golf; swimming and diving; indoor track and field; outdoor track and field; and wrestling. Sports enthusiasts find much to do in and near Laramie, nestled at 7,165 feet (2,184 m) above sea level between
546-424: A movie, The Laramie Project . In 2004, Laramie became the first city in Wyoming to pass a law to prohibit smoking in enclosed workplaces, including bars, restaurants and private clubs. Opponents of the clean indoor air ordinance , funded in part by the R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company , immediately petitioned to have the ordinance repealed. However, the voters upheld the ordinance in a citywide referendum which
624-571: A plaster mill, as well as the railroad yards. In 1886, a plant to produce electricity was built. Several regional railroads were based in Laramie, including the Laramie, North Park and Pacific Railroad and Telegraph Company founded in 1880 and the Laramie, North Park and Western Railroad established in 1901. Governor Francis E. Warren signed a bill that established the University of Wyoming (UW) in 1886,
702-521: A river, mountain range, peak, US Army fort, county, and city for him. More Wyoming landmarks are named for him than for any other trapper but Jim Bridger . Because the name was used so frequently, the town was called Laramie City for decades to distinguish it from other uses. The city was founded in the mid-1860s as a tent city near the Overland Stage Line route, the Union Pacific portion of
780-632: A school, and churches. Laramie's fame as the western terminal of the Union Pacific Railroad, acquired when the 268-mile (431 km) section from North Platte, Nebraska , was opened in May, ended in early August 1868 when a 93-mile (150 km) section of track was opened to Benton, 6 miles (9.7 km) east of present-day Sinclair, Wyoming . The frontier town initially suffered from lawlessness. Its first mayor , M. C. Brown , resigned his office on June 12, 1868, after six turbulent weeks, saying that
858-426: A stagecoach station 12 miles (19 km) east of the city. In July 2017, the 83-year-old Fuller visited the city for the first time, serving as grandmaster of Laramie's annual Jubilee Days parade and festivities. North Platte, Nebraska North Platte is a city in and the county seat of Lincoln County, Nebraska , United States. It is located in the west-central part of the state, along Interstate 80 , at
SECTION 10
#1732875669879936-502: A street fair , a parade, a softball tournament, and rodeo events. The Geological Museum at the University of Wyoming is open to the public and houses more than 50,000 catalogued mineral, rock, and fossil specimens, including a dinosaur exhibit. The university's art museum offers gallery exhibits, lectures, workshops, classes, and public tours year-round. The Fine Arts Concert Hall on campus presents frequent concerts and recitals during
1014-443: A transmitter near Laramie known as KWYP-DT. Many radio stations broadcast from Laramie. Three are Wyoming Public Radio stations: KUWR ( 91.9 FM ); KUWY ( 88.5 FM ); and KUWL ( 90.1 FM ). The others are KOCA-LP ( 93.5 FM ); KCGY ( 95.1 FM ); KIMX ( 104.5 FM ); KLMI ( 106.1 FM ); KRQU ( 98.7 FM ); KARS ( 102.9 FM ); KHAT ( 1210 AM ); and KOWB ( 1290 AM ). The Man from Laramie
1092-457: A variety of specialized industry programs—including High-Performance Power Trains, Street Rod, Trim and Upholstery, Chassis Fabrication, and Applied Service Management. The Laramie Boomerang is Laramie's main newspaper. The Branding Iron is a student-run newspaper at the University of Wyoming. Wyoming Public Television station KCWC-DT , licensed to Central Wyoming College in Riverton , has
1170-412: Is 1-1/2 stories. A kitchen and a dining room are location in the back under a shed-roofed extension, with public rooms in front and bedrooms upstairs. The front wall is built up to 1-1/2 stories with low windows lighting the upstairs rooms. The barn is also 1-1/2 stories, with a gambrel roof. The stone walls only extend to the floor of the loft, with frame construction above. The Bath Ranch was placed on
1248-467: Is 21.1 °F (−6.1 °C), and in July it is 64.0 °F (17.8 °C). Annual snowfall averages 48 inches (122 cm). Because of the high elevation, winters are long, and summers are short and relatively cool. The growing season is short, as the average window for freezing temperatures is September 14 through June 6, while for accumulating (≥0.1 inches (2.5 mm)) it is October 5 through May 12. As of
1326-705: Is November 1 thru April 12, with May and October snow being rare. See or edit raw graph data . The 2020 United States census counted 23,390 people, 10,188 households, and 6,061 families in North Platte. The population density was 1,730.0 per square mile (667.9/km ). There were 11,409 housing units at an average density of 843.9 per square mile (325.8/km ). The racial makeup was 86.54% (20,242) white , 1.64% (384) black or African-American , 0.79% (184) Native American , 1.15% (268) Asian , 0.03% (6) Pacific Islander , 3.1% (725) from other races , and 6.76% (1,581) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race
1404-678: Is another popular sport in and near Laramie. The Laramie River, which flows north into Wyoming from Colorado, is fished as are the smaller streams in both mountain ranges and the many small plains lakes in the Laramie Basin. Other outdoor activities popular near Laramie include camping, picnicking, rafting on the Laramie River and the North Platte River, viewing of wildlife such as mule deer, elk, moose, and pronghorn, and general sightseeing. For 27 miles (43 km) of its length as it crosses
1482-845: Is land and 0.19 square miles (0.49 km ) is water. North Platte experiences a dry continental climate similar to that of the Nebraska High Plains , classified as hot-summer humid continental ( Köppen Dwa ), and, with an annual average precipitation of 21.08 inches (535 mm), barely avoids semi-arid classification; it is part of USDA Hardiness zone 5a. The normal monthly mean temperature ranges from 26.3 °F (−3.2 °C) in January to 75.6 °F (24.2 °C) in July. On an average year, there are 3.8 afternoons that reach 100 °F (37.8 °C) or higher, 39 afternoons that reach 90 °F (32.2 °C) or higher, 31.4 afternoons that do not climb above freezing, and 12.2 mornings with
1560-640: Is near downtown Laramie; the system's branch libraries are in Centennial , 28 miles (45 km) west of Laramie and Rock River , 32 miles (51 km) northwest of Laramie. William Robertson Coe Library, the main library of the University of Wyoming, has materials for general research in business, education, fine arts, science, humanities, and the social sciences as well as audio visual and government documents collections. The Brinkerhoff Geology Library specializes in geology, geophysics, physical geography, mining and petroleum geology, and geological engineering. Also at
1638-476: Is open to the general public. According to a 2012 report by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), a former industrial site for the production of aluminum, arsenic acid, strategic metals and cement now owned by L.C. Holdings, 2 miles (3.2 km) south of Laramie had arsenic concentrations in on-site water well samples 3,100-times higher than DEQ cleanup levels. The site has been storing
SECTION 20
#17328756698791716-460: Is served by 2 major cross country US Highways and Interstate 80 . I-80 runs south of the South Platte River through the outer edge of town. Much of the town's commercial area has moved to the intersection of I-80 and U.S. Route 83 , which runs north to downtown, and continues to points as far north as Canada or south to Mexico. US 30 intersects with US 83 downtown and follows the north side of
1794-484: Is two miles west of U.S. Highway 83 along U.S. Highway 30 . Every June, North Platte hosts the annual "Nebraskaland Days". The event includes parades, art shows, rodeos, concerts, and food events. It draws over 100,000 attendees every year. North Platte is host to the annual Miss Nebraska pageant, an official preliminary for the Miss America Organization. A independent professional baseball team,
1872-595: The 2010 Census , there were 30,816 people, 13,394 households, and 5,843 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,737.1 inhabitants per square mile (670.7/km ). There were 14,307 housing units at an average density of 806.5 per square mile (311.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 89.5% White , 3.2% Asian , 2.8% from two or more races, 2.5% from other races , 1.3% African American , 0.7% Native American , and 0.1% Pacific Islander . 9.2% of residents were Hispanic or Latino of any race. There were 13,394 households, of which 20.4% had children under
1950-658: The Laramie Range , 7 miles (11 km) to the east. The city's elevation above sea level is approximately 7,165 feet (2,184 m). The Laramie River runs through Laramie toward its confluence with the North Platte River east of the Laramie Range. The city is about 50 miles (80 km) west of Cheyenne , and 130 miles (209 km) north of Denver, Colorado . Laramie lies along U.S. Route 30 , Interstate 80, and U.S. Route 287, and it remains an important junction on
2028-998: The National Register of Historic Places (NRHP). The prison site includes buildings and other exhibits from a frontier community of the late 19th century. The other sites are the Downtown Laramie Historic District , the Ivinson Mansion and Grounds , Old Main on the University of Wyoming campus, the Barn at Oxford Horse Ranch , Bath Ranch , Bath Row , Charles E. Blair House , John D. Conley House , Cooper Mansion , East Side School , Fort Sanders Guardhouse , William Goodale House , Lehman-Tunnell Mansion , Lincoln School , Richardson's Overland Trail Ranch , St. Matthew's Cathedral Close , St. Paulus Kirche , Snow Train Rolling Stock , Union Pacific Athletic Club , and
2106-422: The National Register of Historic Places on December 13, 1985. It continues to be managed by descendants of Henry Bath and his brothers Earl, Mervin and Alwyn, raising horses and cattle. Laramie, Wyoming Laramie ( / ˈ l ær ə m i / ) is a city in and the county seat of Albany County, Wyoming , United States, known for its high elevation at 7,200 feet (2,200 m), railroad history, and as
2184-613: The North Platte 80s , began play in 2024 in the Pecos League . North Platte was also the prior home the minor league baseball North Platte Indians of the Nebraska State League . North Platte is home to the world's largest rail yard, Bailey Yard . The Golden Spike Tower and Visitor Center is an eight-story building which overlooks the expansive classification yard and engine facilities. The tower and visitor center are open to
2262-629: The North Platte Canteen , a volunteer organization serving food to millions of traveling soldiers. North Platte is the principal city of the North Platte Micropolitan Statistical Area , which includes Lincoln, Logan , and McPherson counties. North Platte was established in 1866 when the Union Pacific Railroad was extended to that point. It derives its name from the North Platte River . North Platte
2340-772: The Vee Bar Ranch Lodge . Two other Albany County sites near Laramie are on the NRHP. About 20 miles (32 km) east of the city is the Ames Monument , a large granite pyramid dedicated to brothers Oakes Ames , a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts , and Oliver Ames Jr. , who were influential in building the Union Pacific portion of the First transcontinental railroad . Oakes Ames
2418-496: The census of 2010, there were 24,733 people, 10,560 households, and 6,290 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,873.7 inhabitants per square mile (723.4/km ). There were 11,450 housing units at an average density of 867.4 per square mile (334.9/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.1% White , 1.0% African American , 0.7% Native American , 0.7% Asian , 2.8% from other races , and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.8% of
Bath Ranch - Misplaced Pages Continue
2496-411: The first transcontinental railroad , and just north of Fort Sanders army post. The rails reached Laramie on May 4, 1868, when construction crews worked through town. A few passengers arrived on that same day. The first regular passenger service began on May 10, 1868, by which time entrepreneurs were building more permanent structures. Laramie City (as it was known in early years) soon had stores, houses,
2574-598: The Laramie Bicycling Network, is a non-profit volunteer organization that works with the Forest Service to patrol and maintain biking trails east of Laramie. The Medicine Bow Rail–Trail is a mountain bike trail, 21 miles (34 km) long, built between 2005 and 2007 on the bed of an abandoned railroad southwest of Laramie. It starts near the town of Albany and Lake Owen and extends south to the town of Mountain Home near
2652-602: The Laramie Range (Laramie Mountains) and the Snowy Range (Medicine Bow Mountains). Popular activities include skiing, snowmobiling , mountain biking , hunting , fishing, and hiking. Rock climbing, hiking, and camping are among the attractions of Vedauwoo , an assemblage of weathered granite slabs, boulders, and cliffs covering 10 square miles (26 km ) in the Medicine Bow – Routt National Forest , about 16 miles (26 km) east of Laramie off Interstate 80. Volunteers from
2730-574: The Medicine Bow Nordic Association, in cooperation with the Forest Service , maintain groomed cross-country ski trails in a sector of the Laramie Range about 10 miles (16 km) east of the city. To the west, Snowy Range cross-country trails run through the national forest west of Centennial, and other trails follow gentle terrain 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Laramie near Woods Landing . Miles of snowmobile trails wind through
2808-471: The Snowy Range, the Highway 130 corridor has been designated a National Forest Scenic Byway . Laramie has 14 city parks. In addition to a public country club and golf course, Laramie residents also have access to the University of Wyoming's 18-hole golf course and to a wide variety of university recreation sites. The Community Recreation Center has pools and several other facilities. The Community Ice Arena
2886-493: The Union Pacific Railroad line. Laramie has a semi-arid climate ( Köppen climate classification BSk ) with long, cold, dry winters and short, warm, somewhat wetter summers. Laramie's total precipitation averages about 11 inches (279 mm) a year, and the average number of rainy days per year is about 86. The city experiences a day that is 90 °F (32 °C) or warmer 2.2 times a year. The average temperature in December
2964-483: The University of Wyoming. His murder generated an international outcry. It became the symbolic focus for a nationwide campaign against gay hate crimes . Federal hate crimes legislation was signed into law in 2009. As of May 2023, Wyoming does not have a hate crimes law, having failed to pass its most recent attempt at a hate crimes law in March 2021. Shepard's murder was the subject of the award-winning play, later adapted as
3042-822: The Wyoming–Colorado border. The Laramie Enduro 111K, an endurance mountain bike race of 111 kilometres (69 mi) is held annually on Laramie Range trails. Other annual events include the Poker Run recreational ski race held in the Snowy Mountains each February, and the Tour De Laramie, a bicycle rally with stops at local pubs held in May. The Wyoming Marathon Races , a series of running and ultra-running events held in Medicine Bow National Forest , are held annually each Memorial Day weekend. Trout fishing
3120-424: The age of 18 living with them, 33.0% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 56.4% were non-families. 36.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.14 and the average family size was 2.85. The median age in
3198-403: The age of 18 living with them, 38.3% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.5% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 2.83. In the city, 17.5% of the population was under
Bath Ranch - Misplaced Pages Continue
3276-461: The age of 18, 31.8% was from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 16.8% from 45 to 64, and 8.1% was 65 years of age or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.7 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 27,319, and the median income for a family was $ 43,395. Males had a median income of $ 30,888 versus $ 22,009 for females. The per capita income for
3354-507: The area, Laramie was settled by European Americans in 1868 with the completion of the Union Pacific Railroad line to the area, which crosses the Laramie River at Laramie. The river and several creeks fed by freshwater springs made the area an attractive place for settlement. It is home to the University of Wyoming , WyoTech , and a branch of Laramie County Community College . Laramie Regional Airport serves Laramie. The ruins of Fort Sanders , an army fort predating Laramie, lie just south of
3432-405: The average family size was 2.97. In the city, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.0 males. As of 2000 the median income for a household in
3510-474: The campus. The main campus of the University of Wyoming is in Laramie. In 2009, about 13,400 students were enrolled there at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. A branch campus of Laramie County Community College is also in Laramie. The WyoTech campus offers 9-month courses in Automotive Technology, Collision & Refinishing Technology, and Diesel Technology, as well as
3588-578: The city along Route 287. Located in the Laramie Valley between the Snowy Range and the Laramie Range , the city draws outdoor enthusiasts with its abundance of outdoor activities. Laramie is named for Jacques LaRamie , a French or French-Canadian trapper who disappeared in the Laramie Mountains in the early 1820s. He was one of the first Europeans to visit the area. European-American settlers named
3666-521: The city staff. Two members of the council are elected from each of three wards. The council picks a mayor and vice-mayor once every two years at the first council meeting in January. Laramie is the county seat of Albany County and houses county offices, courts, and the county library. In 2015, Laramie passed an LGBT anti-discrimination bill. The ordinance bans discrimination against LGBT people in employment, housing and public accommodations such as bars and restaurants. Albany County School District#1 ,
3744-469: The city was $ 16,036. About 11.1% of families and 22.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 15.7% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over. Laramie Jubilee Days started in 1940 to celebrate Wyoming Statehood Day on July 10. Since then, Jubilee Days has expanded to include several days around the Fourth of July . Events typically include food, live music, games, carnival rides,
3822-402: The city was $ 34,181, and the median income for a family was $ 42,753. Males had a median income of $ 36,445 versus $ 20,157 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 18,306. About 7.8% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 9.8% of those age 65 or over. Lincoln County Historical Museum contains a display detailing
3900-404: The city was 25.4 years. 15.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 32.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.5% were from 25 to 44; 17.4% were from 45 to 64; and 7.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 52.0% male and 48.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 27,204 people, 11,336 households, and 5,611 families residing in the city. The population density
3978-425: The city. The population density was 2,281.5 people per square mile (880.9 people/km ). There were 10,718 housing units at an average density of 1,024.1 per square mile (395.4/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.47% White, 0.71% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander , 3.30% from other races , and 1.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.68% of
SECTION 50
#17328756698794056-552: The confluence of the North and South Platte Rivers forming the Platte River . The population was 23,390 at the 2020 census , making it the 11th most populous city in Nebraska . North Platte is a railroad town; Union Pacific Railroad 's large Bailey Yard is located within the city. Today, North Platte is served only by freight trains, but during World War II the city was known for
4134-461: The deeds to their property to them. Any who refused were killed, usually goaded into a gunfight by Long. By October 1868, Long had killed 13 men. The first Albany County sheriff , rancher N. K. Boswell , organized a "Vigilance Committee" in response. On October 28, 1868, Boswell led the committee into the Bucket of Blood, overwhelmed the three brothers, and lynched them at an unfinished cabin down
4212-467: The first women in the world to serve on a jury. As Laramie was the first town in Wyoming to hold a municipal election, on September 6, 1870, Laramie resident Louisa Swain was the first woman in the United States to cast a legal vote in a general election. Early businesses included rolling mills, a railroad-tie treatment plant, a brick yard, a slaughterhouse, a brewery, a glass manufacturing plant, and
4290-500: The forests, and many forest areas are open to travel by snowshoe . The Snowy Range Ski Area, about 30 miles (48 km) west of Laramie off Wyoming Highway 130, offers downhill skiing and snowboarding on 27 trails ranging in difficulty from beginner to expert. Laramie is a center for mountain biking. Mountain bike trails meander through forests in the Laramie Range and the Snowy Range. The Medicine Bow Mountain Bike Patrol, part of
4368-467: The history of the North Platte Canteen. It also contains a Prairie Village with local landmark homes and other buildings, including a Pony Express station and pioneer church among many others. Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historical Park is located near North Platte, a Nebraska living history park about " Buffalo Bill " Cody. The park includes his actual house known as Scout's Rest Ranch. The park
4446-567: The home of the University of Wyoming . The population was 31,407 at the 2020 census , making it the fourth-most populous city in Wyoming . Located on the Laramie River in southeastern Wyoming, the city is west of Cheyenne and 25 miles (40 km) north of the Colorado state line, at the junction of Interstate 80 and U.S. Route 287 . After 12,000 years or more of Indigenous populations living in
4524-524: The only public university in the state. Laramie was chosen as its site, and UW opened there in 1887. Under the terms of the Morrill Act , also known as the Land Grant College Act, in 1891 UW added an agricultural college and experiment station to gain benefits as a land grant college. The city was covered by international media in 1998 after the murder of Matthew Shepard , who was a gay student at
4602-421: The only school district in the county, is headquartered in Laramie. It governs 19 public schools in an area of 4,000 square miles (10,000 km ) including Laramie, Centennial, Rock River, and rural locations. A total of about 4,000 students attend these schools, the Laramie fraction of which includes seven elementary schools, one middle school, Laramie High School , and Whiting High School. Snowy Range Academy,
4680-468: The ordinance to allow smoking in bars and private clubs. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 17.76 square miles (46.00 km ), of which 17.74 square miles (45.95 km ) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km ) is water. Laramie is on a high plain between two mountain ranges, the Snowy Range , about 30 miles (48 km) to the west, and
4758-425: The other officials elected alongside him on May 2 were guilty of "incapacity and laxity" in dealing with the city's problems. This was due to the threat to the community from three half-brothers, early Old West gunman "Big" Steve Long , Con Moyer and Ace Moyer. Long was Laramie's first marshal , and with his brothers owned the saloon Bucket of Blood. The three began harassing settlers, forcing them to sign over
SECTION 60
#17328756698794836-413: The population was under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.9 years. For every 100 females, the population had 97.2 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older, there were 95.7 males. The 2016-2020 5-year American Community Survey estimates show that the median household income was $ 52,653 (with
4914-443: The population. There were 10,560 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.5% were married couples living together, 10.7% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.4% were non-families. 34.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
4992-406: The population. There were 9,944 households, out of which 31.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 9.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.4% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and
5070-419: The public year-round. Passenger train service was discontinued in 1971. North Platte is home to North Platte Regional Airport . United Express serves the airport with twice-daily service to Denver International Airport . There is also a door-to-door bus system available for residents of the town. Intercity bus service to the city is provided by Burlington Trailways and Express Arrow . North Platte
5148-461: The record warm daily minimum is 80 °F (26.7 °C) on July 25, 1940. Precipitation is greatest in May and June and has ranged from 10.01 inches (254.3 mm) in 1931 to 33.44 inches (849.4 mm) in 1951. Snowfall averages 29.6 inches (0.75 m) per season, and has historically ranged from 3.0 inches (0.08 m) in 1903–04 to 66.3 inches (1.68 m) in 1979–80; the average window for measurable (≥0.1 inches or 0.0025 metres) snowfall
5226-669: The school year. Housed in the Ivinson Mansion near the center of town is the Laramie Plains Museum. The Wyoming Children's Museum and Nature Center has interactive exhibits and pottery classes for children aged three and older. In 2012, the Wyoming House for Historic Women was opened in downtown Laramie. The central library of the Albany County Library system, with a wide range of materials for adults and children,
5304-447: The street. Through a series of other lynchings and other forms of intimidation, the vigilantes reduced the "unruly element" and established a semblance of law and order. By the end of the decade, Laramie became the cultural and economic center of the newly organized Wyoming Territory . In 1869, Wyoming's first legislature passed a bill granting equal political rights to women in the territory. In March 1870, five Laramie residents became
5382-835: The university are the George W. Hooper Law Library, the Library Annex, a high-density storage facility located in the basement of the UW Science Complex, the Rocky Mountain Herbarium Library, a learning resources center with materials for teachers and children, and an archives, rare book, and manuscript repository known as the American Heritage Center. Twenty-one sites in Laramie, including the Wyoming Territorial Penitentiary , are included on
5460-401: Was 10.0% (2,558) of the population. Of the 10,188 households, 27.6% had children under the age of 18; 43.7% were married couples living together; 25.2% had a female householder with no husband present. 34.7% of households consisted of individuals and 14.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.3 and the average family size was 2.9. 24.6% of
5538-472: Was 2,442.5 people per square mile (942.9/km ). There were 11,994 housing units at an average density of 1,076.9 per square mile (415.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 90.81% White, 1.24% African American, 0.89% Native American, 1.92% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.89% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 7.94% of the population. There were 11,336 households, out of which 23.0% had children under
5616-432: Was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.95. The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 24.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 25% were from 25 to 44; 25.6% were from 45 to 64; and 15.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.8% male and 51.2% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 23,878 people, 9,944 households, and 6,224 families residing in
5694-485: Was a 1955 western film starring James Stewart . It was shot in the Bonanza Creek Ranch and other places near Santa Fe, New Mexico . From 1958 to 1962, Laramie was the setting for ABC TV series Lawman , starring John Russell and Peter Brown , and from 1959 to 1963, Laramie was also the name of an NBC western television series , starring John Smith and Robert Fuller as ranch partners who operate
5772-580: Was also implicated in the Credit Mobilier scandal and censured by the U.S. House. The other site is Como Bluff , a long ridge extending east–west between Rock River and Medicine Bow . Geologic formations in the ridge contain fossils, including dinosaurs, from the Late Jurassic . The University of Wyoming Cowboys compete at the NCAA Division I level (FBS-Football Bowl Subdivision for football) as
5850-526: Was completed in 1866. In the 1880s, Buffalo Bill Cody established his ranch, known as Scout's Rest Ranch , just north of town. It is now a National Historic Landmark . On July 13, 1929, a black man shot and killed a white police officer. The black man reportedly took his own life, being trapped by a mob. This led to the formation of white mobs combing the city, and ordering black residents to leave North Platte. Fearing mob violence, most of North Platte's black residents fled . The North Platte Canteen
5928-471: Was conducted concurrently with the 2004 general election. The opponents challenged the validity of the election in court, claiming various irregularities. The judge ruled that the opponents had failed to meet their burden of showing significant problems with the election, and the ordinance, which had become effective in April 2005, remained in effect. In August 2005, Laramie's City Council defeated an attempt to amend
6006-456: Was one of the largest volunteer efforts of World War II, originating in 1941. Tens of thousands of volunteers from North Platte and surrounding towns met the troop trains passing through North Platte, offering coffee, sandwiches, dessert, and hospitality to nearly seven million servicemen. According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 13.39 square miles (34.68 km ), of which 13.20 square miles (34.19 km )
6084-530: Was the western terminus of the Union Pacific Railway from December 1866 until the next section to Ogallala was opened the following year. Even though Congress had authorized the building of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1862, it had been extended only as far as Fremont, Nebraska by the end of the 1865 construction season. The 275-mile (443 km) section from Fremont to North Platte
#878121