Lincoln County, Wyoming facts for kids
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Lincoln County
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Lincoln County Courthouse (Kemmerer)
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Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wyoming |
| Founded | February 21, 1911 (authorized) 1913 (organized) |
| Named for | Abraham Lincoln |
| Seat | Kemmerer |
| Largest city | Kemmerer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,095 sq mi (10,610 km2) |
| • Land | 4,076 sq mi (10,560 km2) |
| • Water | 19 sq mi (50 km2) 0.5%% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 19,581 |
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(2023)
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20,880  |
| • Density | 4.7817/sq mi (1.84622/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| Congressional district | At-large |
Lincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. It's located in the western part of the state. As of 2020, about 19,581 people lived there. The main town and county seat (where the county government is) is Kemmerer. The county's western edge touches the states of Idaho and Utah.
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History of Lincoln County
Lincoln County was officially created on February 21, 1911. It was formed from a part of Uinta County. The county government started working in 1913.
The county was named after Abraham Lincoln, who was the sixteenth president of the United States.
Later, in 1921, some parts of Lincoln County were used to create two new counties: Sublette County and Teton County. After these changes, Lincoln County got its current shape and borders.
Geography of Lincoln County
Lincoln County covers a total area of about 4,095 square miles. Most of this area, about 4,076 square miles, is land. The remaining 19 square miles, which is about 0.5% of the total, is water.
Neighboring Counties
Lincoln County shares its borders with several other counties. These are its neighbors:
- Teton County – to the north
- Sublette County – to the northeast
- Sweetwater County – to the east
- Uinta County – to the south
- Rich County, Utah – to the southwest
- Bear Lake County, Idaho – to the west
- Caribou County, Idaho – to the northwest
- Bonneville County, Idaho – to the northwest
Protected Natural Areas
Lincoln County is home to parts of several important natural areas. These places are protected to preserve their wildlife and natural beauty:
- Bridger-Teton National Forest (part of it)
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest (part of it)
- Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
- Fossil Butte National Monument
People of Lincoln County
The population of Lincoln County has changed over the years. Here's a look at how many people have lived there during different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 12,487 | — | |
| 1930 | 10,894 | −12.8% | |
| 1940 | 10,296 | −5.5% | |
| 1950 | 9,023 | −12.4% | |
| 1960 | 9,018 | −0.1% | |
| 1970 | 8,640 | −4.2% | |
| 1980 | 12,177 | 40.9% | |
| 1990 | 12,625 | 3.7% | |
| 2000 | 14,573 | 15.4% | |
| 2010 | 18,106 | 24.2% | |
| 2020 | 19,581 | 8.1% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 20,880 | 15.3% | |
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In 2010, there were 18,106 people living in Lincoln County. Most people were white (95.4%). About 4.3% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino origin. Many residents had English, American, or German backgrounds.
The average age of people in the county was about 37.4 years old. Families living together made up most households. The average income for a family was around $65,347.
Education in Lincoln County
There are three main school districts that serve the students in Lincoln County:
- Lincoln County School District Number 1, which includes schools like Kemmerer High School.
- Lincoln County School District Number 2, which includes schools like Star Valley High School.
- Sublette County School District 9 also covers a small part of the county.
Communities in Lincoln County
Lincoln County has several towns and communities where people live.
City
- Kemmerer (This is the largest city and the county seat.)
Towns
These are smaller towns located within Lincoln County:
Census-Designated Places
These are areas that are identified for census purposes but are not officially incorporated as cities or towns:
Unincorporated Communities
These are small settlements that do not have their own local government:
- Alpine Junction
- Border Junction
- Frontier
- Hamsfork
- Sage
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Lincoln (Wyoming) para niños
