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Granger, Wyoming
Granger stage station, built in 1856, on Old U.S. Route 30
Granger stage station, built in 1856, on Old U.S. Route 30
Location of Granger in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Location of Granger in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Granger, Wyoming is located in the United States
Granger, Wyoming
Granger, Wyoming
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Wyoming
County Sweetwater
Area
 • Total 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2)
 • Land 2.59 sq mi (6.70 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
6,273 ft (1,912 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 139
 • Estimate 
(2019)
128
 • Density 49.46/sq mi (19.10/km2)
Time zone UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
82934
Area code(s) 307
FIPS code 56-32870
GNIS feature ID 1589030

Granger is a town along Blacks Fork near the western edge of Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 139 at the 2010 census. It is located near the confluence of the Blacks Fork and the Hams Fork rivers. The geography of the area is flat with semi-arid scrub.

Early history: 1834–1868

Although the population has always been small, the site is located at the intersection of the Oregon Trail and the Overland Stage Trail and it was chosen for a stage coach station. The station, which was built of stone and adobe in 1856, was in operation when Mark Twain passed through, and still stands today. The Pony Express used this station as a stopover in 1861-62. Later, in 1868, it became a stop on the railroad, which was when it started to be called Granger.

The area of what is present-day Granger had significance to the mountain men who trapped in the early years of the American West. It was chosen as the site of their annual rendezvous in 1834 (the rendezvous was still somewhat spread out, as each supplier set up camp at different location along the river). The American Fur Company, among other suppliers, were present, and American Indians and trappers traded furs for goods. Several weeks were spent recounting events from the previous year and reveling in assorted amusements, while lubricated with liquor. The records show that the event occurred at the junction of the Hams Fork and Blacks Fork rivers.

Geography

Granger is located at 41°35′39″N 109°58′0″W / 41.59417°N 109.96667°W / 41.59417; -109.96667 (41.594036, -109.966607).

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 2.53 square miles (6.55 km2), all of it land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 136
1930 135 −0.7%
1940 163 20.7%
1950 122 −25.2%
1960 159 30.3%
1970 137 −13.8%
1980 177 29.2%
1990 126 −28.8%
2000 146 15.9%
2010 139 −4.8%
2019 (est.) 128 −7.9%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 139 people, 57 households, and 38 families living in the town. The population density was 54.9 inhabitants per square mile (21.2/km2). There were 72 housing units at an average density of 28.5 per square mile (11.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 88.5% White, 0.7% African American, 9.4% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.1% of the population.

There were 57 households, of which 24.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 3.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 33.3% were non-families. 21.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.82.

The median age in the town was 39.5 years. 25.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 5.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.8% were from 25 to 44; 38.1% were from 45 to 64; and 7.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.

Education

Public education in the town of Granger is provided by Sweetwater County School District #2.

Granger has a public library, a branch of the Sweetwater County Library System.

See also

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