Grover, Wyoming facts for kids
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Grover, Wyoming
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Location of Grover, Wyoming
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 Grover, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,148 ft (1,874 m) |
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| • Total | 481 |
| • Density | 534/sq mi (219/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83122
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-34030 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1600129 |
Grover is a small community located in Lincoln County, Wyoming, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a special area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting population data. In 2020, about 481 people lived in Grover. It's nestled in a beautiful area called Star Valley, surrounded by green grasslands and tall, forested mountains.
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History of Grover
The first people settled in Grover in 1885. A post office opened there a few years later, in 1889. The community was named after Grover Cleveland. He was the 22nd and 24th President of the United States.
Geography and Location
Grover is found at specific coordinates: 42.793051 degrees North and -110.931862 degrees West. It is located in a lovely area called Star Valley. This valley is full of green grasslands and is surrounded by mountains covered in forests.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Grover covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (2.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Population and People
As of the year 2000, there were 137 people living in Grover. These people lived in 48 different homes. About 38 of these homes were families.
The population was spread out across different age groups. About 27.7% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15.3% were between 18 and 24 years old. The median age in Grover was 36 years. This means half the people were younger than 36, and half were older.
Education in Grover
Public education for the children and teens in Grover is provided by the Lincoln County School District #2. This school district helps students get their education.
See also
In Spanish: Grover (Wyoming) para niños
