Glendo, Wyoming facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Glendo, Wyoming
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Looking east on A Street in Glendo, July 2010
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| Motto(s):
"Small in Number - Big in Heart"
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Location of Glendo in Platte County, Wyoming.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Land | 0.59 sq mi (1.53 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,724 ft (1,440 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 205 |
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(2019)
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201 |
| • Density | 340.68/sq mi (131.59/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82213
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-32290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1588932 |
Glendo is a small town located in Platte County, Wyoming, in the United States. In 2010, the population was 205 people. Glendo is known for its friendly community and its beautiful natural surroundings, especially Glendo State Park.
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History of Glendo
Glendo officially became a town in 1922. Long ago, important routes like the California Trail, Oregon Trail, and Mormon Trail all passed just south of Glendo. The Overland Stage Line, which carried mail and passengers, also went through this area.
In December 1919, a famous train robber named William L. Carlisle was caught near Glendo. He was one of the last train robbers in America.
On August 21, 2017, Glendo was in a very special spot for a total solar eclipse. This was the first time a total solar eclipse could be seen across the continental United States since 1979! Many thousands of people who love watching eclipses came to Glendo to see this amazing event.
Where is Glendo? (Geography)
Glendo is located at coordinates 42°30′11″N 105°1′31″W / 42.50306°N 105.02528°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that the town covers an area of about 1.53 square kilometers (0.59 square miles). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Glendo? (Demographics)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 201 | — | |
| 1940 | 162 | −19.4% | |
| 1950 | 215 | 32.7% | |
| 1960 | 292 | 35.8% | |
| 1970 | 210 | −28.1% | |
| 1980 | 367 | 74.8% | |
| 1990 | 195 | −46.9% | |
| 2000 | 229 | 17.4% | |
| 2010 | 205 | −10.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 201 | −2.0% | |
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Glendo's Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 205 people living in Glendo. These people lived in 101 different homes, and 59 of those were families.
Most of the people living in Glendo were White (97.1%). A small number were Native American (1.0%), from other races (1.0%), or from two or more races (1.0%). About 3.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of homes, 16.8% had children under 18 living there. About 52.5% were married couples. Some homes (5.9%) had a female head of household without a husband present. Also, 37.6% of all homes were people living by themselves. About 15.8% of homes had someone 65 years old or older living alone.
The average age of people in Glendo was 52.1 years old.
- 17.1% of residents were under 18.
- 2.9% were between 18 and 24.
- 14.6% were between 25 and 44.
- 40.9% were between 45 and 64.
- 24.4% were 65 years old or older.
There were slightly more females (51.2%) than males (48.8%) in the town.
Fun Things to Do (Parks and Recreation)
Glendo State Park
Glendo is very close to Glendo State Park. This park is one of several fun outdoor areas along the North Platte River in Wyoming. The park is located around Glendo Reservoir, which is a big lake. It's a super popular place for water sports like boating and swimming, and also for fishing!
Learning in Glendo (Education)
Kids in Glendo attend public schools run by Platte County School District #1. There's a school campus called Glendo Schools that teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
Glendo also has a public library. It's part of the Platte County Public Library System, where you can borrow books and learn new things.
See also
In Spanish: Glendo para niños
