Little America, Wyoming facts for kids
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Little America, Wyoming
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Billboard near Little America, Wyoming, 2002
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Location of Little America, Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km2) |
| • Land | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,424 ft (1,958 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 68 |
| • Density | 8.7/sq mi (3.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82929
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-46935 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1590725 |
Little America is a small community in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP) because it's a specific area counted by the government for population. In 2010, about 68 people lived there.
The community got its name from the Little America motel. This motel was built in a faraway spot to be like a safe place for travelers. It was named after the "Little America" base camp that explorer Richard E. Byrd set up in the Antarctic in 1928.
Even though it was in a remote spot, Little America grew. It was located on a major highway that goes across the country. It offered many services for travelers, like gas and food. This success led to a chain of travel stops with the same name. The person who started it, Robert Earl Holding, became very wealthy.
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Where is Little America Located?
Little America is found along U.S. Route 30. This is a well-known road in the United States. Its exact location is 41°32′43″N 109°52′20″W / 41.545398°N 109.872112°W.
The United States Census Bureau says that Little America covers a total area of about 7.8 square miles (20.1 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Who Lives in Little America?
In the year 2000, there were 56 people living in Little America. These people lived in 24 different homes, and 13 of these were families.
The population was made up of different age groups. About 32.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 28.6% were between 18 and 24 years old. Another 28.6% were between 25 and 44 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all the people, was 21 years old.
The community also had a mix of different backgrounds. About 71.43% of the people were White. About 28.57% were from other races. Also, 44.64% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
Learning and Schools
Children and young people in Little America attend public schools. These schools are part of the Sweetwater County School District #2.
See also
In Spanish: Little America (Wyoming) para niños
