Kirby, Wyoming facts for kids
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Kirby, Wyoming
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Location of Kirby in Hot Springs County, Wyoming.
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 Kirby, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Hot Springs |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Land | 0.15 sq mi (0.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,269 ft (1,301 m) |
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| • Total | 76 |
| • Density | 549.02/sq mi (212.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82430
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-42730 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1590377 |
Kirby is a small town in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, United States. It was first started as a coal town in 1907. It was built near other mining camps like Crosby and Gebo.
In 2020, only 76 people lived in Kirby. The town is known for being home to Wyoming Whiskey. This was the very first whiskey factory in Wyoming! It started making whiskey in 2009.
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About Kirby's Location
Kirby is a small town in Wyoming. It covers about 0.15 square miles (0.40 square kilometers) of land.
How Many People Live in Kirby?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 174 | — | |
| 1930 | 173 | −0.6% | |
| 1940 | 107 | −38.2% | |
| 1950 | 99 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 82 | −17.2% | |
| 1970 | 75 | −8.5% | |
| 1980 | 129 | 72.0% | |
| 1990 | 59 | −54.3% | |
| 2000 | 57 | −3.4% | |
| 2010 | 92 | 61.4% | |
| 2020 | 76 | −17.4% | |
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Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 92 people living in Kirby. These people lived in 30 different homes. About 24 of these homes were families.
The town had about 613 people per square mile. There were 38 housing units in total. Most of the people (95.7%) were White. About 4.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Many homes (46.7%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (66.7%) were married couples. About 13.3% of homes had a female head of household with no husband.
The average age of people in Kirby was 29.3 years old. About 33.7% of residents were under 18. Also, 33.7% were between 25 and 44 years old. More females (60.9%) lived in Kirby than males (39.1%).
Schools in Kirby
Public schools in Kirby are part of the Hot Springs County School District #1.
Students go to these schools:
- Ralph Witters Elementary School (for grades K-5)
- Thermopolis Middle School (for grades 6-8)
- Hot Springs County High School (for grades 9-12)
See also
In Spanish: Kirby (Wyoming) para niños
