Manderson, Wyoming facts for kids
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Manderson, Wyoming
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View down Highway 31 in Manderson, Wyoming
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Location of Manderson in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
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 Manderson, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Big Horn |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km2) |
| Elevation | 3,891 ft (1,186 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 88 |
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(2020)
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88 |
| • Density | 132.47/sq mi (51.14/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82432
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-49980 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1609121 |
Manderson is a town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 88 at the 2020 census. The town was originally called Alamo, but it was renamed in 1889 in honor of Charles F. Manderson, chief counsel for Burlington Railroad. The town is widely regarded as a speed trap for tourists heading to Yellowstone National Park.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.90 square miles (2.33 km2), of which 0.85 square miles (2.20 km2) is land and 0.05 square miles (0.13 km2) is water.
The Town of Manderson limits include approximately 8/10th of a mile of Wyoming State Highway 31 and 8/10th of a mile of U.S. Highway 16/20.
Demographics
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 96 | — | |
| 1940 | 130 | 35.4% | |
| 1950 | 107 | −17.7% | |
| 1960 | 167 | 56.1% | |
| 1970 | 117 | −29.9% | |
| 1980 | 174 | 48.7% | |
| 1990 | 83 | −52.3% | |
| 2000 | 104 | 25.3% | |
| 2010 | 114 | 9.6% | |
| 2020 | 88 | −22.8% | |
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2020 census
As of the census of 2020, there were 88 people, and 48 households residing in the town. https://www.census.gov/search-results.html?q=Menderson+wy&page=1&stateGeo=none&searchtype=web&cssp=SERP&_charset_=UTF-8
The median Household income of $29,000 with an employment rate of 74.7%
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 114 people, 50 households, and 31 families residing in the town. The population density was 134.1 inhabitants per square mile (51.8/km2). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 65.90 per square mile (25.4/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.7% White, 2.6% from other races, and 2.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.6% of the population.
There were 50 households, of which 30.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.0% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.81.
The median age in the town was 47.5 years. 23.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.3% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 15.8% were from 25 to 44; 35.8% were from 45 to 64; and 20.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.1% male and 50.9% female.
Education
Public education in the town of Manderson is provided by Big Horn County School District #4. The district had 4 campuses – Laura Irwin Elementary School (grades K-5), Cloud Peak Middle School (grades 6–8), and Riverside High School (grades 9-12).
Manderson Elementary School (grades K-5), completed demolition early in 2022 leaving the small town with scarce business facilities, and no educational facilities within city limits.
Police Department
The Manderson Police Department has 3 full time Police officers who all have take home police vehicles. The speed limit of Manderson is 30 mph, which is enforced, leading to accusations of being a speed trap.
See also
In Spanish: Manderson (Wyoming) para niños
