Hartville, Wyoming facts for kids
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Hartville, Wyoming
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Location of Hartville in Platte County, Wyoming.
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 Hartville, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,682 ft (1,427 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 62 |
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60 |
| • Density | 231.66/sq mi (89.39/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82215
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-35625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1589354 |
Hartville is a town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 62 at the 2010 census.
History
During the Old West period, Hartville was the scene of multiple shootings. Many of the victims were cowboys and are buried at the town's Boot Hill.
Geography
Hartville is located at 42°19′36″N 104°43′40″W / 42.32667°N 104.72778°W (42.326783, -104.727790).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 235 | — | |
| 1920 | 138 | −41.3% | |
| 1930 | 189 | 37.0% | |
| 1940 | 179 | −5.3% | |
| 1950 | 229 | 27.9% | |
| 1960 | 177 | −22.7% | |
| 1970 | 246 | 39.0% | |
| 1980 | 149 | −39.4% | |
| 1990 | 78 | −47.7% | |
| 2000 | 76 | −2.6% | |
| 2010 | 62 | −18.4% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 60 | −3.2% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 62 people, 32 households, and 16 families residing in the town. The population density was 248.0 inhabitants per square mile (95.8/km2). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 180.0 per square mile (69.5/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.
There were 32 households, of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.69.
The median age in the town was 56 years. 12.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 38.7% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.
Highways
WYO 270 (Hartville Hwy.) - north-south route through Hartville, connects to 
U.S. Hwy 26 five miles south of Hartville.
WYO 317 (Lake Shore Dr.) - runs west out of Hartville to Guernsey State Park.
WYO 318 (Sunrise Rd.) - runs east from Hartville to Sunrise.
Notable natives
- Larry Birleffi, longtime University of Wyoming sports announcer
Education
Public education in the town of Hartville is provided by Platte County School District #2. Campuses serving the town include Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary School (grades K-6) and Guernsey-Sunrise Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12).
See also
In Spanish: Hartville (Wyoming) para niños
