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Edgerton, Wyoming
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Location of Edgerton in Natrona County, Wyoming.
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 Edgerton, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Land | 0.30 sq mi (0.77 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,898 ft (1,493 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 195 |
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204 |
| • Density | 684.56/sq mi (263.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82635
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-23155 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1588174 |
Edgerton is a small town located in Natrona County, Wyoming, in the United States. It is part of the larger Casper, Wyoming area. In 2010, about 195 people lived there.
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Where is Edgerton Located?
Edgerton is found at specific coordinates: 43.413368 degrees North and -106.249775 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Edgerton covers a total area of about 0.25 square miles (0.77 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
How Many People Live in Edgerton?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 269 | — | |
| 1940 | 232 | −13.8% | |
| 1950 | 203 | −12.5% | |
| 1960 | 512 | 152.2% | |
| 1970 | 350 | −31.6% | |
| 1980 | 510 | 45.7% | |
| 1990 | 247 | −51.6% | |
| 2000 | 169 | −31.6% | |
| 2010 | 195 | 15.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 204 | 4.6% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census taken in 2010, 195 people lived in Edgerton. These people made up 90 households, and 48 of these were families.
The town had about 780 people per square mile. There were 111 housing units, meaning places where people could live.
Most of the people living in Edgerton were White (94.4%). A small number were African American (0.5%) or Native American (0.5%). About 4.6% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 5.6% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 90 households, 20% had children under 18 living with them. About 40% were married couples. Some households were led by a single parent, mostly mothers (12.2%).
Almost half of the households (46.7%) were not families. Many people (40%) lived alone. About 15.5% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household had 2.17 people. The average family had 2.85 people.
Age and Gender
The average age of people in Edgerton was 49.1 years. About 17.9% of residents were under 18 years old. Around 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
Most residents (39.5%) were between 45 and 64 years old. About 15.9% were 65 years or older. The town had slightly more males (55.9%) than females (44.1%).
Education in Edgerton
Children in Edgerton attend public schools run by the Natrona County School District #1.
The town also has a public library. It is part of the Natrona County Public Library System, offering books and resources to everyone.
See also
In Spanish: Edgerton (Wyoming) para niños
