28-528: Wamsutter is a town in Sweetwater County , Wyoming , United States. The population was 203 at the 2020 census . The original inhabitants of the area were the Shoshone and Ute tribes. Westerners only began to settle in the county with the coming of the railroad in the 1860s. Originally, the town was known as Washakie . Confusion with nearby Fort Washakie prompted an 1884 name change to Wamsutter, after
56-461: A Union Pacific bridge engineer. The town, which bills itself as "The Gateway to the Red Desert " is located along Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Rock Springs , on the easternmost border of Sweetwater County. The natural gas industry has exerted great influence on Wamsutter in recent years, through employment opportunities in the area, and by contributing to the community directly. Wamsutter
84-450: A cold semi-arid climate , abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Wamsutter was 105 °F (41 °C) on July 28, 1897, while the coldest temperature recorded was −40 °F (−40 °C) on January 1, 1979, and February 2, 2011. As of the census of 2010, there were 451 people, 189 households, and 112 families residing in the town. The population density
112-531: A branch of the Sweetwater County Library System. Sweetwater County, Wyoming Sweetwater County is a county in southwestern Wyoming , United States . As of the 2020 United States Census , the population was 42,272, making it the fourth-most populous county in Wyoming. Its county seat is Green River . By area, it is the largest county in Wyoming. Its southern boundary line abuts
140-469: A household in the county was $ 46,537, and the median income for a family was $ 54,173. Males had a median income of $ 45,678 versus $ 22,440 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,575. About 5.40% of families and 7.80% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.20% of those under age 18 and 7.00% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 43,806 people, 16,475 ;households, and 11,405 families in
168-407: A household in the town was $ 35,625, and the median income for a family was $ 46,250. Males had a median income of $ 34,643 versus $ 20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 18,943. About 11.4% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 20.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over. Public education in the town of Wamsutter
196-517: Is home to Sweetwater County School District Number 1 and Sweetwater County School District Number 2 . Sweetwater is also home to Western Wyoming Community College which is located in Rock Springs. Sweetwater County was a Democratic stronghold in Wyoming until recent years, voting Democratic in eleven consecutive presidential elections between 1928 and 1968, after supporting Progressive Robert La Follette Sr. in 1924. In 1928, 1952, 1956 and 1976 it
224-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
252-418: Is provided by Sweetwater County School District #1 . Students in grades K–8 attend Desert School in Wamsutter, which is divided into elementary (grades K–6) and middle school (grades 7–8) campuses. Upon the completion of 8th grade, students attend Rawlins High School (grades 9–12; part of Carbon County School District #1 ) by agreement of the respective boards of trustees. Wamsutter has a public library ,
280-651: Is the largest settlement, and the only incorporated town in the Great Divide Basin . Wamsutter is located at 41°40′15″N 107°58′39″W / 41.67083°N 107.97750°W / 41.67083; -107.97750 (41.670839, –107.977457). According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km), all land. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wamsutter has
308-571: Is water. The largest county in Wyoming, Sweetwater County is larger than six states and is the eighth-largest county in the United States (not including boroughs and census areas in Alaska ). Most of the Great Divide Basin lies within the county, comprising the county's northeast quadrant. The Continental Divide runs through the county. As of the 2000 United States Census , of 2000, there were 37,613 people, 14,105 households, and 10,099 families in
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#1732845361173336-516: The Wyoming Senate . County commissioners Sweetwater County is served by two print publications: Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner and The Green River Star (a weekly newspaper published in Green River ). Sweetwater County is served by a hyperlocal news websites, SweetwaterNOW.com and wyo4news.com. Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
364-426: The age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96. The median age in
392-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
420-442: The county. The population density was 4.2 people per square mile (1.6 people/km ). There were 18,735 housing units at an average density of 1.8 units per square mile (0.69 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 88.5% white, 1.0% American Indian, 1.0% black or African American, 0.8% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 6.4% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 15.3% of
448-416: The county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1.5 people/km ). There were 15,921 housing units at an average density of 2 units per square mile (0.77 units/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 91.62% White , 0.73% Black or African American , 1.01% Native American , 0.64% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 3.59% from other races , and 2.37% from two or more races. 9.42% of
476-576: The newly established legislature of the Wyoming Territory renamed the county for the Sweetwater River . Also in 1869, Uinta County was organized with land ceded by Sweetwater County. Johnson County , originally named Pease County, was formed from parts of Sweetwater and Carbon counties in 1875. In 1884, Sweetwater County lost territory when Fremont County was created. Sweetwater County also lost territory when its boundary with Carbon County
504-477: The north lines of the states of Colorado and Utah . Sweetwater County comprises the Rock Springs, Green River, Wyoming Micropolitan Statistical Area. Sweetwater County was created on December 17, 1867, as a county within the Dakota Territory . The county was formed of territory partitioned from Laramie County . The county was originally named Carter County for Judge W.A. Carter of Fort Bridger In 1869,
532-463: The population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 16.4% are of English , 16.2% German , 9% Irish and 5% Italian ancestry. There were 14,105 households, out of which 38.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.80% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.40% were non-families. 23.60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.90% had someone living alone who
560-442: The population. In terms of ancestry, 22.4% were German , 19.0% were English , 13.0% were Irish , 7.4% were Italian , and 4.4% were American . Of the 16,475 households, 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.5% were married couples living together, 9.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.8% were non-families, and 24.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size
588-547: The town was 38.3 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 58.1% male and 41.9% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 261 people, 100 households, and 65 families residing in the town. The population density was 198.7 people per square mile (76.9/km). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 112.6 per square mile (43.6/km). The racial makeup of
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#1732845361173616-499: The town was 93.87% White , 0.77% Native American , 3.07% from other races , and 2.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.03% of the population. There were 100 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who
644-600: Was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.09. The median age was 32.8 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 69,828 and the median income for a family was $ 79,527. Males had a median income of $ 65,174 versus $ 31,738 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 30,961. About 6.1% of families and 8.2% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.0% of those under age 18 and 5.0% of those age 65 or over. Religion in Sweetwater County,according to ARDA (2020) [1] Sweetwater County
672-421: Was 311.0 inhabitants per square mile (120.1/km). There were 286 housing units at an average density of 197.2 per square mile (76.1/km). The racial makeup of the town was 82.7% White , 0.7% African American , 2.9% Native American , 11.1% from other races , and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.7% of the population. There were 189 households, of which 32.3% had children under
700-450: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.25. In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.6 males. The median income for
728-440: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.11. The county population contained 28.90% under the age of 18, 10.10% from 18 to 24, 29.30% from 25 to 44, 23.70% from 45 to 64, and 8.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 102.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.10 males. The median income for
756-402: Was adjusted in 1886. County boundaries were also adjusted in 1909, 1911, and 1951. South Pass City was the county seat from 1867 until 1873, when the county seat was moved to Green River . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 10,491 square miles (27,170 km ), of which 10,427 square miles (27,010 km ) is land and 64 square miles (170 km ) (0.6%)
784-543: Was the only Wyoming county to support the Democratic presidential nominee. Nonetheless, no Democratic presidential candidate has won Sweetwater County since Bill Clinton in 1996. In 2016, Hillary Clinton won just 18.9 percent of the vote in the county. At the state level, Sweetwater County is represented by one Democrat, four Republicans and one Libertarian in the Wyoming House of Representatives , and three Republicans in
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