Chugcreek, Wyoming facts for kids
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Chugcreek
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Location in Platte County and the state of Wyoming.
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 Chugcreek, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,757 ft (1,450 m) |
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| • Total | 156 |
| • Density | 82.1/sq mi (31.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-14097 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853200 |
Chugcreek is a small community in Platte County, Wyoming, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that the U.S. Census Bureau uses for collecting information, but it does not have its own city government. In 2010, about 156 people lived in Chugcreek.
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Where is Chugcreek?
Chugcreek is located in the southeastern part of Wyoming. You can find it at these coordinates: 42°2′53″N 104°55′0″W / 42.04806°N 104.91667°W.
Land Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Chugcreek covers a total area of 1.9 square miles (about 5.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who Lives in Chugcreek?
In 2000, there were 132 people living in Chugcreek. The population density was about 68 people per square mile. This means there were not many people living close together.
Households and Families
There were 45 households in Chugcreek in 2000. A household is a group of people living in one home. Most of these households were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18 years old. The average household had almost three people.
Age Groups
The people in Chugcreek were spread across different age groups.
- About 31% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- Another 27% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Chugcreek was 41 years.
Learning in Chugcreek
Public education for students in Chugcreek is provided by Platte County School District #1. This school district helps make sure that kids in the area get a good education.
See also
In Spanish: Chugcreek (Wyoming) para niños
