Diamondville, Wyoming facts for kids
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Diamondville, Wyoming
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| Motto(s):
"A Diamond in the Rough"
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Location of Diamondville in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
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 Diamondville, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km2) |
| • Land | 1.17 sq mi (3.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,893 ft (2,101 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 520 |
| • Density | 648.67/sq mi (250.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83116
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-20110 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1587599 |
Diamondville is a small town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It is often seen as a nearby community to the town of Kemmerer. In 2020, about 520 people lived in Diamondville.
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History of Diamondville
How Diamondville Started
In 1868, a man named Harrison Church found coal near the Hams Fork River. He got money from a group in Minneapolis to start a company called the Hams Fork River Coal Company.
The town of Diamondville was built to give homes to the miners who worked in these coal mines. The town officially became a town in 1896.
Why the Town is Called Diamondville
The town got its name because of the excellent quality of coal found there. This coal was so good that it looked like black diamonds.
Geography of Diamondville
Where Diamondville is Located
Diamondville is located in Wyoming at these coordinates: 41.775192 degrees North and -110.537989 degrees West.
Size of the Town
According to the United States Census Bureau, Diamondville covers a total area of about 1.17 square miles (3.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People of Diamondville
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Diamondville has changed over the years. For example, in 1910, there were 696 people. By 2020, the population was 520.
Facts from the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 737 people living in Diamondville. These people lived in 320 homes. About 203 of these were families.
Most people in the town were White (93.4%). A small number were Hispanic or Latino (9.1%).
About 27% of homes had children under 18 living there. Many homes (51%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Diamondville was about 42.5 years old. About 21% of residents were under 18 years old.
Education in Diamondville
Students in Diamondville attend schools that are part of the Lincoln County School District Number 1.
See also
In Spanish: Diamondville (Wyoming) para niños
