East Thermopolis, Wyoming facts for kids
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East Thermopolis, Wyoming
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Location of East Thermopolis in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
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 East Thermopolis, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Hot Springs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.18 sq mi (0.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,341 ft (1,323 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 229 |
| • Density | 1,314.92/sq mi (506.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-22720 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1597608 |
East Thermopolis is a small town in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, United States. In 2020, about 229 people lived there. It is a quiet place in the beautiful state of Wyoming.
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Where is East Thermopolis?
East Thermopolis is located in the state of Wyoming. It is part of Hot Springs County. The town covers a total area of about 0.18 square miles (0.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in East Thermopolis has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population counts from different years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 246 | — | |
| 1960 | 281 | 14.2% | |
| 1970 | 316 | 12.5% | |
| 1980 | 359 | 13.6% | |
| 1990 | 221 | −38.4% | |
| 2000 | 274 | 24.0% | |
| 2010 | 254 | −7.3% | |
| 2020 | 229 | −9.8% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 254 people living in East Thermopolis. These people lived in 157 different homes. Most of the people were White. A small number were African American or Native American.
The average age of people in town was about 64.8 years old. This means many older adults live in East Thermopolis. About 11% of the people were under 18 years old.
Schools in East Thermopolis
Students in East Thermopolis attend public schools. These schools are part of the Hot Springs County School District #1.
The schools include:
- Ralph Witters Elementary School (for students in kindergarten through 5th grade)
- Thermopolis Middle School (for students in 6th through 8th grade)
- Hot Springs County High School (for students in 9th through 12th grade)
