Bessemer Bend, Wyoming facts for kids
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Bessemer Bend, Wyoming
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 Bessemer Bend, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Land | 1.6 sq mi (4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,236 ft (1,596 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 199 |
| • Density | 124/sq mi (48.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-06407 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853197 |
Bessemer Bend is a small community located in Natrona County, Wyoming, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town.
Bessemer Bend is part of the larger Casper, Wyoming area. In 2010, about 199 people lived there.
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Where is Bessemer Bend Located?
Bessemer Bend is found in the state of Wyoming. Its exact location is 42°45′30″N 106°31′12″W / 42.75833°N 106.52000°W. This is about 42.75 degrees North and 106.51 degrees West.
The community covers a total area of 1.6 square miles (about 4.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Bessemer Bend?
Let's look at the people who call Bessemer Bend home. In 2000, there were 170 people living there. This means about 109 people lived in each square mile.
There were 72 homes in the community. Most of these homes (55.6%) were families with married couples. About 27.8% of homes had children under 18 living there.
Age Groups in Bessemer Bend
The people in Bessemer Bend come from different age groups.
- About 22.4% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 22.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 34.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 12.4% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Bessemer Bend was 44 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Bessemer Bend was $48,571 per year. For families, the average income was $50,625 per year.
The average income per person in the community was $24,971. A small number of people lived with very low incomes.
See also
- In Spanish: Bessemer Bend (Wyoming) para niños
