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Guernsey, Wyoming
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Location of Guernsey in Platte County, Wyoming.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.65 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,354 ft (1,327 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 1,147 |
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(2019)
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1,124 |
| • Density | 1,096.59/sq mi (423.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82214
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-34320 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1589181 |
| Website | http://townofguernseywy.us/ |
Guernsey is a small town located in Platte County, Wyoming, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,147 people lived here. The town was named after C. A. Guernsey, who was a local cattle rancher.
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Geography of Guernsey
Guernsey is located at coordinates 42°16′2″N 104°44′35″W. This means it is in the northern part of the world, west of the Prime Meridian.
The town covers a total area of about 2.69 square kilometers (1.04 square miles). Most of this area, about 2.65 square kilometers (1.02 square miles), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.02 square miles), is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 274 | — | |
| 1920 | 372 | 35.8% | |
| 1930 | 656 | 76.3% | |
| 1940 | 603 | −8.1% | |
| 1950 | 721 | 19.6% | |
| 1960 | 800 | 11.0% | |
| 1970 | 793 | −0.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,512 | 90.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,155 | −23.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,147 | −0.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,147 | 0.0% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,124 | −2.0% | |
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Guernsey Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 1,147 people lived in Guernsey. There were 504 households and 315 families in the town. The town had about 423 people per square kilometer (1,096 people per square mile).
About 93.6% of the people were White. Around 13.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Guernsey was 44.6 years. About 21.7% of residents were under 18 years old. About 18.2% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
Education in Guernsey
Public schools in Guernsey are part of the Platte County School District #2.
Students attend Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary School for grades K-6. For grades 7-12, students go to Guernsey-Sunrise Junior/Senior High School.
Guernsey also has a public library. It is a part of the Platte County Public Library System.
Transportation in Guernsey
Highways Serving Guernsey
Several highways pass through or near Guernsey:
U.S. Highway 26
WYO 270 (Hartville Hwy)
WYO 317 (Lake Side Drive)
Guernsey Airport
The Camp Guernsey Airport, also known as Guernsey Municipal Airport, serves both the National Guard Camp and the town of Guernsey.
See also
In Spanish: Guernsey (Wyoming) para niños
