Information about Weston County, Wyoming
| Weston County, Wyoming | |
| Map | |
) Map of Wyoming highlighting Weston County Location in the state of Wyoming | |
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| Statistics | |
| Founded | 1890 |
|---|---|
| Seat | Newcastle |
| Area - Total - Land - Water | 6,216 km² (2,400 mi²) sq mi ( km) 6 km² (2 mi²), 0.09% |
| Population - (2000) - Density | 6,644 1/km |
History
Weston County was organized in 1890.Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 6,216 km² (2,400 mi²). 6,210 km² (2,398 mi²) of it is land and 6 km² (2 mi²) of it (0.09%) is water.Adjacent counties
- Crook County (north)
- Lawrence County, South Dakota (northeast)
- Pennington County, South Dakota (east)
- Custer County, South Dakota (southeast)
- Niobrara County (south)
- Converse County (southwest)
- Campbell County (west)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 6,644 people, 2,624 households, and 1,868 families residing in the county. The population density was 1/km² (3/mi²). There were 3,231 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (1/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.94% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 1.26% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.93% from other races, and 1.54% from two or more races. 2.06% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.There were 2,624 households out of which 31.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.40% were married couples living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.80% were non-families. 25.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.88.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 7.40% from 18 to 24, 26.30% from 25 to 44, 26.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 103.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 103.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $32,348, and the median income for a family was $40,472. Males had a median income of $34,321 versus $18,640 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,366. About 6.30% of families and 9.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.30% of those under age 18 and 13.60% of those age 65 or over.
Populated places
City
Town
Census-designated places
Other place
| Municipalities and communities of Weston County, Wyoming County seat: Newcastle |
|---|---|
| City | Newcastle |
| Town | Upton |
| CDPs | Hill View Heights | Osage |
| Community | Four Corners |
) | 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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State of Wyoming
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Newcastle, Wyoming
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Newcastle, Wyoming
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Crook County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of 2005, United States Census Bureau estimates that the population is 6,182, up from 5,887 in 2000. Its county seat is Sundance6.
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Lawrence County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of 2000, the population was 21,802. Its county seat is Deadwood6.
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Pennington County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of 2000, the population was 88,565. Its county seat is at Rapid City6. Pennington County is the primary county for the Rapid City, South Dakota Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Custer County is a county located in the U.S. state of South Dakota. As of 2000, the population is 7,275. Its county seat is Custer6.
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Niobrara County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming As of 2000, the population is 2,407, making it the state's least populous county. Its county seat is Lusk6.
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Converse County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of 2000, the population is 12,052. Its county seat is Douglas6.
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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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