Information about Converse County, Wyoming
| Converse County, Wyoming | |
| Map | |
) Map of Wyoming highlighting Converse County Location in the state of Wyoming | |
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| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1888 |
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| Seat | Douglas |
| Area - Total - Land - Water | 11,047 km² (4,265 mi²) sq mi ( km) 27 km² (10 mi²), 0.24% |
| Population - (2000) - Density | 12,052 1/km |
| Website: conversecounty.org | |
History
Converse County was organized in 1888.Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 11,047 km² (4,265 mi²). 11,020 km² (4,255 mi²) of it is land and 27 km² (10 mi²) of it (0.24%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Campbell County, Wyoming - north
- Weston County, Wyoming - northeast
- Niobrara County, Wyoming - east
- Platte County, Wyoming - southeast
- Albany County, Wyoming - south
- Carbon County, Wyoming - southwest
- Natrona County, Wyoming - west
- Johnson County, Wyoming - northwest
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 12,052 people, 4,694 households, and 3,407 families residing in the county. The population density was 1/km² (3/mi²). There were 5,669 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (1/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 94.72% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.91% Native American, 0.27% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 2.46% from other races, and 1.47% from two or more races. 5.48% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 4,694 households out of which 36.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.60% were married couples living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.40% were non-families. Of 4,694 households, 253 were unmarried partner households: 228 heterosexual, 12 same-sex male, and 13 same-sex female.
23.40% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.01.
In the county the population was spread out with 28.50% under the age of 18, 7.00% from 18 to 24, 28.10% from 25 to 44, 25.40% from 45 to 64, and 11.00% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $39,603, and the median income for a family was $45,905. Males had a median income of $36,443 versus $19,032 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,744. About 9.20% of families and 11.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.70% of those under age 18 and 9.70% of those age 65 or over.
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External links
- National Register of Historic Places listing for Converse Co., Wyoming
- Converse County School District #1 (in Douglas, WY)
| Municipalities and communities of Converse County, Wyoming County seat: Douglas |
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| City | Douglas |
| Towns | Glenrock | Lost Springs | Rolling Hills |
| CDP | Esterbrook |
| Community | Bill |
) | State of Wyoming Cheyenne (capital) |
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| Governors | Geography | Government | Economy | History | |
| Regions | Black Hills | Grand Teton | Great Basin | Powder River Country | Yellowstone |
| Cities | Casper | Cheyenne | Cody | Evanston | Gillette | Green River | Jackson | Laramie | Rawlins | Riverton | Rock Springs | Sheridan | Worland |
| Counties | Albany | Big Horn | Campbell | Carbon | Converse | Crook | Fremont | Goshen | Hot Springs | Johnson | Laramie | Lincoln | Natrona | Niobrara | Park | Platte | Sheridan | Sublette | Sweetwater | Teton | Uinta | Washakie | Weston |
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Campbell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of 2005, the United States Census Bureau estimates that the population is 37,405, up from 33,698 in 2000. Its county seat is Gillette6.
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Weston County was organized in 1890.Geography
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Platte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of 2000, the population is 8,807. Its county seat is Wheatland6.
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Albany County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of 2000, the population was 32,014. Its county seat is Laramie6 and it is home to the University of Wyoming.
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Carbon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of 2000, the population is 15,639. Its county seat is Rawlins6.
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