Campbell County, Wyoming facts for kids
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Campbell County
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Campbell 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 | February 21, 1911 | |
| Named for | Robert Campbell | |
| Seat | Gillette | |
| Largest city | Gillette | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4,807 sq mi (12,450 km2) | |
| • Land | 4,803 sq mi (12,440 km2) | |
| • Water | 4.0 sq mi (10 km2) 0.08%% | |
| Population
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| • Total | 47,026 | |
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48,145  |
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| • Density | 9.7828/sq mi (3.7772/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
| Congressional district | At-large | |
Campbell County is a special area in the state of Wyoming, USA. It's like a big district with its own local government. In 2020, about 47,026 people lived here. This makes it the third-largest county in Wyoming by population. The main town and government center is Gillette. Campbell County is also known as the Gillette, WY area.
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The Story of Campbell County
Campbell County was officially formed in 1911. It was created from parts of two other counties: Crook County and Weston County. The county was named after an important person. It might have been named for John Allen Campbell, who was a governor of the Wyoming Territory. Or, it could have been named for Robert Campbell. He was a famous trapper and fur trader long ago.
Exploring Campbell County's Geography
Campbell County is a large area. It covers about 4,807 square miles (12,450 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Neighboring Counties
Campbell County shares its borders with several other counties:
- To the north: Powder River County, Montana
- To the northeast: Crook County
- To the southeast: Weston County
- To the south: Converse County
- To the southwest: Johnson County
- To the west: Sheridan County
Important Roads
Many important roads run through Campbell County. These highways help people travel across the state.
Interstate 90
I-90 Bus.
U.S. Highway 14
U.S. Highway 16
Wyoming Highway 50
Wyoming Highway 51
Wyoming Highway 59
Wyoming Highway 387
Wyoming Highway 450
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Public Transportation
You can find bus services like Jefferson Lines in the county.
Natural Areas
Part of the Thunder Basin National Grassland is located here. This is a protected natural area.
People of Campbell County
The population of Campbell County has grown over the years. In 2020, the county had 47,026 residents. Many young people live here, with about 28% of the population being under 18 years old. The average age of people in the county was about 34.8 years in 2020.
Most people in Campbell County identify as White. However, the county is home to people from many different backgrounds. This includes Black or African American, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Asian residents. Many people also identify as Hispanic or Latino.
There are many families and households in Campbell County. About 36.5% of households have children under 18 living with them. Most homes are owned by the people who live in them.
Towns and Communities
Campbell County has several towns and communities where people live and work.
Main City
- Gillette is the largest city and the county seat. This means it's where the main government offices are located.
Other Towns
- Wright is another town in the county.
Smaller Communities
There are also smaller communities called census-designated places:
And several unincorporated communities:
- Croton
- Echeta
- Pleastantdale
- Recluse
- Rozet
- Savageton
- Spotted Horse
- Weston
- Wyodak
How Campbell County Votes
Campbell County is known for usually voting for the Republican Party. In presidential elections, the county has supported Republican candidates for a very long time.
Famous People from Campbell County
Some notable people have come from Campbell County:
- Tom Lubnau, who was a leader in the Wyoming House of Representatives.
- Sue Wallis, a Republican member of the Wyoming House from Campbell County.
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