Washakie County, Wyoming
Encyclopedia
Washakie County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Wyoming
. As of 2010, the population was 8,533. Its county seat
is Worland
.
Washakie County was named for the head chief of the Shoshone
people, Chief Washakie
, who became an ally of the US Government.
, the county has a total area of 2,243 square miles (5,809 km²), of which 2,240 square miles (5,802 km²) is land and 3 square miles (7 km²) (0.12%) is water.
of 2000, there were 8,289 people, 3,278 households, and 2,310 families residing in the county. The population density
was 4 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 3,654 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.22% White
, 0.11% Black
or African American
, 0.55% Native American
, 0.74% Asian
, 6.21% from other races
, and 2.17% from two or more races. 11.47% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 27.1% were of German, 13.1% English
, 9.9% Irish
and 6.2% American
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 3,278 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were married couples
living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 25.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,943, and the median income for a family was $42,584. Males had a median income of $31,633 versus $21,028 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,780. About 10.00% of families and 14.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.10% of those under age 18 and 12.20% of those age 65 or over.
Juvenile Services Division operates the Wyoming Boys' School, located in Mc Nutt
, unincorporated
Washakie County, near Worland
. The facility was operated by the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform
until that agency was dissolved as a result of a state constitutional amendment passed in November 1990.
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Wyoming
Wyoming
Wyoming is a state in the mountain region of the Western United States. The western two thirds of the state is covered mostly with the mountain ranges and rangelands in the foothills of the Eastern Rocky Mountains, while the eastern third of the state is high elevation prairie known as the High...
. As of 2010, the population was 8,533. Its county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Worland
Worland, Wyoming
Worland is a city in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 5,250 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Washakie County. The City of Worland is served by the Worland Municipal Airport.-Geography:...
.
History
Washakie County was created on February 21, 1911 with land detached from Big Horn County.Washakie County was named for the head chief of the Shoshone
Shoshone
The Shoshone or Shoshoni are a Native American tribe in the United States with three large divisions: the Northern, the Western and the Eastern....
people, Chief Washakie
Washakie
Chief Washakie was a renowned warrior first mentioned in 1840 in the written record of the American fur trapper, Osborne Russell. In 1851, at the urging of trapper Jim Bridger, Washakie led a band of Shoshones to the council meetings of the Treaty of Fort Laramie...
, who became an ally of the US Government.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the county has a total area of 2,243 square miles (5,809 km²), of which 2,240 square miles (5,802 km²) is land and 3 square miles (7 km²) (0.12%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Big Horn County (north)
- Johnson County (east)
- Natrona County (southeast)
- Fremont County (south)
- Hot Springs County (west)
- Park County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 8,289 people, 3,278 households, and 2,310 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 4 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 3,654 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 90.22% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.11% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.55% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.74% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 6.21% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 2.17% from two or more races. 11.47% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 27.1% were of German, 13.1% English
English people
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, 9.9% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
and 6.2% American
United States
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 3,278 households out of which 32.40% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.90% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.50% were non-families. 26.50% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.
In the county the population was spread out with 27.20% under the age of 18, 6.40% from 18 to 24, 25.20% from 25 to 44, 25.30% from 45 to 64, and 15.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $34,943, and the median income for a family was $42,584. Males had a median income of $31,633 versus $21,028 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $17,780. About 10.00% of families and 14.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.10% of those under age 18 and 12.20% of those age 65 or over.
Government and infrastructure
The Wyoming Department of Family ServicesWyoming Department of Family Services
Wyoming Department of Family Services is a state agency of Wyoming, headquartered on the third floor of the Hathaway Building in Cheyenne.The Juvenile Services Division, headquartered on the third floor of the Hathaway Building, is responsible for incarcerating juvenile delinquents...
Juvenile Services Division operates the Wyoming Boys' School, located in Mc Nutt
Mc Nutt, Wyoming
Mc Nutt is a census-designated place in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 278 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mc Nutt is located at ....
, unincorporated
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
Washakie County, near Worland
Worland, Wyoming
Worland is a city in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 5,250 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Washakie County. The City of Worland is served by the Worland Municipal Airport.-Geography:...
. The facility was operated by the Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform
Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform
The Wyoming Board of Charities and Reform was a state agency of Wyoming that operated the state's charitable and penal institutions.-History:...
until that agency was dissolved as a result of a state constitutional amendment passed in November 1990.
Census-designated places
- Airport RoadAirport Road, WyomingAirport Road is a census-designated place in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Airport Road is located at ....
- Mc NuttMc Nutt, WyomingMc Nutt is a census-designated place in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 278 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mc Nutt is located at ....
- South FlatSouth Flat, WyomingSouth Flat is a census-designated place in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 374 at the 2000 census.-Geography:South Flat is located at ....
- Washakie TenWashakie Ten, WyomingWashakie Ten is a census-designated place in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 604 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Washakie Ten is located at ....
- West RiverWest River, WyomingWest River is a census-designated place in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 321 at the 2000 census.-Geography:West River is located at ....
- WinchesterWinchester, WyomingWinchester is a census-designated place in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 60 at the 2000 census. The area is named for the post office established by postmaster and local rancher R. S. Winchester...
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Washakie County, WyomingNational Register of Historic Places listings in Washakie County, WyomingThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Washakie County, Wyoming. It is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States...