Big Horn County, Wyoming facts for kids
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Big Horn County
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Big Horn County Courthouse
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Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Wyoming |
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| Founded | March 12, 1890 (authorized) 1897 (organized) |
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| Named for | Bighorn Mountains | ||
| Seat | Basin | ||
| Largest town | Lovell | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 3,159 sq mi (8,180 km2) | ||
| • Land | 3,137 sq mi (8,120 km2) | ||
| • Water | 22 sq mi (60 km2) 0.7%% | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 11,521 | ||
| • Estimate
(2025)
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12,024  |
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| • Density | 3.6470/sq mi (1.40813/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | ||
| Congressional district | At-large | ||
Big Horn County is a special area called a county in the state of Wyoming, USA. In 2020, about 11,521 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Basin. This county is located in the northern part of Wyoming, right next to the state of Montana.
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Discover Big Horn County
Big Horn County is named after the impressive Big Horn Mountains. These mountains form the eastern edge of the county. It's a place with a rich past and beautiful natural areas.
A Look at Its Past
Big Horn County was officially created in March 1890 by the Wyoming government. It was fully set up and organized in 1897. Its land was originally part of Fremont, Johnson, and Sheridan counties.
Over time, the county's shape changed. In 1909, Park County was formed from a part of Big Horn County. Later, in 1911, Hot Springs and Washakie counties were also created from its land. These changes gave Big Horn County the borders it has today.
Many people from other countries, like England and Germany, moved to Big Horn County a long time ago. When a big war called World War I started in Europe, these neighbors made sure to stay friendly with each other. They showed how people from different backgrounds could live together peacefully, even when there were conflicts far away.
Exploring the Land
Big Horn County covers a total area of about 3,159 square miles. Most of this is land, about 3,137 square miles. The rest, about 22 square miles, is water.
Neighboring Areas
Big Horn County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Park County – to the west
- Carbon County, Montana – to the northwest
- Big Horn County, Montana – to the northeast
- Sheridan County – to the east
- Johnson County – to the southeast
- Washakie County – to the south
Main Roads
Several important highways run through Big Horn County, helping people travel and connect communities:
U.S. Highway 14
U.S. Highway 14A
U.S. Highway 16
U.S. Highway 20
U.S. Highway 310
Wyoming Highway 30
Wyoming Highway 31
Wyoming Highway 32
Wyoming Highway 114
Wyoming Highway 37
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Public Lands
Parts of Big Horn County are home to beautiful national protected areas. These include:
Who Lives Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 4,328 | — | |
| 1910 | 8,886 | 105.3% | |
| 1920 | 12,105 | 36.2% | |
| 1930 | 11,222 | −7.3% | |
| 1940 | 12,911 | 15.1% | |
| 1950 | 13,176 | 2.1% | |
| 1960 | 11,898 | −9.7% | |
| 1970 | 10,202 | −14.3% | |
| 1980 | 11,896 | 16.6% | |
| 1990 | 10,525 | −11.5% | |
| 2000 | 11,461 | 8.9% | |
| 2010 | 11,668 | 1.8% | |
| 2020 | 11,521 | −1.3% | |
| 2025 (est.) | 12,024 | |
3.1% |
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According to the 2020 United States census, Big Horn County had a population of 11,521 people. About 25.1% of the residents were under 18 years old. Also, 22.6% were 65 years or older. The average age of people living here was 41.9 years.
Most residents identify as White. There are also people who identify as Native American, Asian, Black or African American, or from other backgrounds. About 9.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 4,493 households in the county. Many of these households, about 29.5%, had children under 18 living in them. Most homes, 74.2%, were owned by the people living there.
How the County is Run
The Wyoming Department of Health operates the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin. This facility provides care for older adults.
Voters in Big Horn County have often supported candidates from the Republican Party in national elections for many years. This shows a consistent voting pattern in the county.
Learning and Schools
Big Horn County has four public school districts. These districts help educate the children and young people in the area:
- Big Horn County School District 1
- Big Horn County School District 2
- Big Horn County School District 3
- Big Horn County School District 4
Towns and Communities
Big Horn County is home to several towns and smaller communities.
Towns
- Basin (This is the county seat, where the main county offices are)
- Burlington
- Byron
- Cowley
- Deaver
- Frannie (partly in Park County)
- Greybull
- Lovell
- Manderson
Census-designated places
These are areas identified by the census for statistics, but they are not officially incorporated towns:
Unincorporated communities
These are smaller settlements that are not officially part of a town or city:
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Big Horn (Wyoming) para niños
