Baggs, Wyoming facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Baggs, Wyoming
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Entering Baggs from the south on Wyoming State Highway 789.
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Location of Baggs in Carbon County, Wyoming.
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 Baggs, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.51 sq mi (1.32 km2) |
| • Land | 0.51 sq mi (1.31 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,247 ft (1,904 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 440 |
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417 |
| • Density | 825.74/sq mi (318.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82321
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-04740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1585049 |
Baggs is a small town located in Carbon County, Wyoming, in the United States. In 2020, about 411 people lived there.
It's known for the Outlaw Stop, which is part of the Little Snake River Museum. This museum branch is located in nearby Savery.
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Exploring Baggs: Location and Size
Baggs is found at specific coordinates: 41°2′8″N 107°39′27″W / 41.03556°N 107.65750°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
How Big is Baggs?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town covers a total area of about 0.51 square miles. All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Baggs? A Look at the Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 200 | — | |
| 1930 | 192 | −4.0% | |
| 1940 | 221 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 206 | −6.8% | |
| 1960 | 199 | −3.4% | |
| 1970 | 146 | −26.6% | |
| 1980 | 433 | 196.6% | |
| 1990 | 272 | −37.2% | |
| 2000 | 348 | 27.9% | |
| 2010 | 440 | 26.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 417 | −5.2% | |
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Population Details from 2010
In 2010, the town of Baggs had 440 residents living in 183 households. About 114 of these were families. The town had a population density of about 862.7 people per square mile. There were 223 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Baggs were White, making up 94.1% of the population. Other groups included 0.5% Native American and 0.2% Asian. About 4.8% were from other ethnic groups, and 0.5% were from two or more groups. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 11.4% of the population.
Households and Families
Of the 183 households, 34.4% had children under 18 living with them. About 49.7% were married couples living together. Some households had a female householder without a husband (7.7%) or a male householder without a wife (4.9%). About 37.7% of households were not families.
Roughly 30.1% of all households had just one person living there. About 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, each household had 2.40 people, and each family had 3.01 people.
The average age of people in Baggs was 34.3 years. About 27% of residents were under 18. People aged 18 to 24 made up 8.5%, while 25.9% were 25 to 44 years old. Those aged 45 to 64 were 28.2% of the population. Finally, 10.5% of residents were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more males (52.7%) than females (47.3%).
Baggs Weather: A Look at the Climate
Baggs has a type of climate known as a humid continental climate. This means it has big differences in temperature between seasons. Summers can be warm to hot, and sometimes humid. Winters are cold, and can even be very cold.
Learning in Baggs: Schools and Library
Public education in Baggs is managed by Carbon County School District #1.
Local School
The Little Snake River Valley School serves students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade. It's a K-12 campus right in the town.
Public Library
Baggs also has a public library. It is a part of the Carbon County Library System, offering books and resources to the community.
Famous People from Baggs
- Earl W. Bascom (1906–1995) was a notable person connected to Baggs. He worked on a ranch in the Baggs area in 1927. He was a rodeo champion, an actor in Hollywood, and also a cowboy artist and sculptor.
See also
In Spanish: Baggs (Wyoming) para niños
