Converse County, Wyoming facts for kids
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Converse County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wyoming |
| Founded | March 9, 1888 |
| Named for | A.R. Converse |
| Seat | Douglas |
| Largest city | Douglas |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,265 sq mi (11,050 km2) |
| • Land | 4,255 sq mi (11,020 km2) |
| • Water | 10 sq mi (30 km2) 0.2%% |
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| • Total | 13,751 |
| • Density | 3.2242/sq mi (1.24485/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
Converse County is a special area called a county in the state of Wyoming, USA. In 2020, about 13,751 people lived here. The main town and county seat is Douglas.
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History of Converse County
Converse County was officially created on March 9, 1888. This happened when the government of the Wyoming Territory decided to use land from two other counties. These were Albany and Laramie counties.
The county was named after a man named A.R. Converse. He was a banker and rancher from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Mr. Converse owned a big ranch in the eastern part of the county with Francis E. Warren.
Later, in 1911, a part of Converse County was used to form Niobrara County. Then, in 1955, Converse County became a little bigger. It gained some land from Albany County after people voted for it.
Geography of Converse County
Converse County covers a large area. It is about 4,265 square miles in total. Most of this land, about 4,255 square miles, is dry land. Only a small part, about 10 square miles, is water. This means water makes up only 0.2% of the county's total area.
Neighboring Counties
Converse County shares its borders with several other counties.
- Campbell County to the north
- Weston County to the northeast
- Niobrara County to the east
- Platte County to the southeast
- Albany County to the south
- Carbon County to the southwest
- Natrona County to the west
- Johnson County to the northwest
Protected Natural Areas
Parts of two important natural areas are found in Converse County.
- Medicine Bow National Forest (a large forest area)
- Thunder Basin National Grassland (a big grassland area)
Main Roads and Highways
Several major roads pass through Converse County. These highways help people travel across the county and to other places.
Interstate 25
U.S. Highway 18
U.S. Highway 20
U.S. Highway 26
U.S. Highway 287
Wyoming Highway 59
Public Transportation
- Express Arrow is a bus service that connects different towns.
People of Converse County
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 2,738 | — | |
| 1900 | 3,337 | 21.9% | |
| 1910 | 6,294 | 88.6% | |
| 1920 | 7,871 | 25.1% | |
| 1930 | 7,145 | −9.2% | |
| 1940 | 6,631 | −7.2% | |
| 1950 | 5,933 | −10.5% | |
| 1960 | 6,366 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 5,938 | −6.7% | |
| 1980 | 14,069 | 136.9% | |
| 1990 | 11,128 | −20.9% | |
| 2000 | 12,052 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 13,833 | 14.8% | |
| 2020 | 13,751 | −0.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 13,809 | −0.2% | |
| US Decennial Census 1870–2000 2010–2016 |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 13,833 people living in Converse County. These people lived in 5,673 homes, and 3,860 of these were families. On average, there were about 3 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the county were white (95.1%). Other groups included American Indian, Black, Asian, and Pacific Islander people. About 6.3% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Many families had children under 18 living with them (32.3%). Most homes were made up of married couples (55.3%). The average age of people in the county was 39 years old.
The average income for a family in the county was about $69,057 per year.
Towns and Communities
Converse County has several towns and communities where people live.
City
- Douglas is the biggest city and the main center of the county.
Towns
Small Communities
These are smaller places where people live, often without their own local government.
Other Small Places
Education in Converse County
There are two main school districts in Converse County. These districts manage the public schools for children and teenagers.
- Converse County School District 1
- Converse County School District 2
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Converse para niños
