Fairview, Wyoming facts for kids
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Fairview, Wyoming
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Location of Fairview, Wyoming
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 Fairview, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km2) |
| • Land | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,207 ft (1,892 m) |
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| • Total | 277 |
| • Density | 98.9/sq mi (38.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83119
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-25910 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1599653 |
Fairview is a small community in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It is a Census-designated place, which means it's a specific area identified by the census bureau. In 2020, the population of Fairview was 277 people.
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History of Fairview
The first people settled in Fairview in 1885. A post office opened there a few years later, in 1889. The community was named "Fairview" because of the beautiful views from its location on higher ground.
Geography of Fairview
Fairview is located at specific coordinates: 42°41′21″N 110°59′19″W.
The community covers a total area of about 2.8 square miles (7.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Fairview's Population
In 2000, there were 277 people living in Fairview. The community had 81 households and 63 families. The population density was about 99.8 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Fairview were White (99.64%). A small percentage (0.36%) were Asian. About 1.81% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 81 households, more than half (56.8%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (72.8%) were married couples living together. A small number (6.2%) had a female head of household with no husband present.
About 11.1% of all households were made up of single individuals. Some of these (7.4%) were people aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had about 3.42 people, and the average family had about 3.92 people.
Age Distribution
The population in Fairview was spread out across different age groups:
- 41.5% were under 18 years old.
- 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 27.8% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 15.5% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 7.6% were 65 years old or older.
The median age in Fairview was 26 years. This means half the population was younger than 26 and half was older.
Education in Fairview
Public schools in Fairview are managed by the Lincoln County School District #2. This district provides education for the children living in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Fairview (Wyoming) para niños
