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Boulder Flats, Wyoming
Boulder Flats, Wyoming is located in Wyoming
Boulder Flats, Wyoming
Boulder Flats, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Boulder Flats, Wyoming is located in the United States
Boulder Flats, Wyoming
Boulder Flats, Wyoming
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Wyoming
County Fremont
Area
 • Total 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km2)
 • Land 18.2 sq mi (47.2 km2)
 • Water 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
5,587 ft (1,703 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 408
 • Density 22.42/sq mi (8.644/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
Area code(s) 307
FIPS code 56-09307
GNIS feature ID 1853198

Boulder Flats is a small community in Fremont County, Wyoming, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a special area defined by the government for counting people. In 2010, about 408 people lived there.

Where is Boulder Flats?

Boulder Flats is located in Wyoming. You can find it at these coordinates: 42°54′32″N 108°47′57″W / 42.90889°N 108.79917°W / 42.90889; -108.79917.

Land Area

According to the United States Census Bureau, Boulder Flats covers about 18.2 square miles (which is about 47.2 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area in this place.

Who Lives in Boulder Flats?

In the year 2000, there were 381 people living in Boulder Flats. The area had about 20.9 people per square mile.

Community Makeup

People from different backgrounds live in Boulder Flats. In 2000, most residents were Native American. Other residents included White people, African American people, and people from other backgrounds. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino heritage.

Households and Families

There were 122 households in Boulder Flats in 2000. A household is a group of people living together. About 35% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples living together. Other households included single parents or individuals living alone. The average household had about three people.

Age Groups

The people in Boulder Flats are of different ages. In 2000, about 35.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.7% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, about 25.5%, was between 25 and 44 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 28 years old.

Income Information

In 2000, the average income for a household in Boulder Flats was about $33,542 per year. For families, the average income was around $34,519 per year. Some families and individuals had lower incomes. About 23% of the population had incomes below what is considered the poverty line.

Education in Boulder Flats

Most of the students in Boulder Flats attend schools in Fremont County School District #14. A very small part of the community is served by Fremont County School District #21.

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