James Town, Wyoming facts for kids
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James Town, Wyoming
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Location of James Town, Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.38 sq mi (8.8 km2) |
| • Land | 3.16 sq mi (8.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,165 ft (1,879 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 536 |
| • Density | 158.6/sq mi (61.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-40265 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1590051 |
James Town is a small community in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but isn't officially a city or village. In 2010, about 536 people lived there.
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Where is James Town Located?
James Town is found in the state of Wyoming. You can find it at these coordinates: 41°33′35″N 109°31′53″W / 41.55972°N 109.53139°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 3.38 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.16 square miles (8.2 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 square kilometers), is water.
Who Lives in James Town?
In the year 2000, there were 552 people living in James Town. These people made up 211 households, and 162 of these were families.
Community Life
Many households in James Town are made up of married couples. About 31.8% of homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2.62 people.
Age Groups
The people in James Town are of all ages. About 25.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 8.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in James Town was 40 years old.
Income and Living Standards
In 2000, the average income for a household in James Town was around $52,083 per year. For families, the average income was about $53,295. A small number of families and people lived below the poverty line. This means their income was lower than what is needed for basic living.
Education in James Town
Students in James Town attend public schools. These schools are part of the Sweetwater County School District #2. This district provides education for children in the community.
See also
In Spanish: James Town (Wyoming) para niños
