Marbleton, Wyoming facts for kids
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Marbleton, Wyoming
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Location of Marbleton in Sublette County, Wyoming.
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 Marbleton, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sublette |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.91 sq mi (2.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,867 ft (2,093 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,094 |
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1,111 |
| • Density | 1,224.92/sq mi (472.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83113
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-50415 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1591209 |
Marbleton is a small town located in Sublette County, Wyoming, United States. In 2010, about 1,094 people lived there. It's a quiet place in a beautiful part of the country.
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Where is Marbleton Located?
Marbleton is found at these coordinates: 42°33′26″N 110°6′22″W / 42.55722°N 110.10611°W. It covers an area of about 0.86 square miles (2.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
What is the Climate Like?
Marbleton has a subarctic climate. This means it has warm summers, but they can sometimes be hot. The winters are very long and extremely cold.
One interesting thing about Marbleton's weather is the big difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. This is called diurnal temperature range. It's especially noticeable in summer. For example, in August, the temperature can change by about 42 degrees Fahrenheit (23.3 Celsius) between day and night. The closest official weather station is in nearby Big Piney.
How Many People Live in Marbleton?
The number of people living in Marbleton has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 89 | — | |
| 1930 | 26 | −70.8% | |
| 1940 | 43 | 65.4% | |
| 1950 | 20 | −53.5% | |
| 1960 | 189 | 845.0% | |
| 1970 | 223 | 18.0% | |
| 1980 | 537 | 140.8% | |
| 1990 | 634 | 18.1% | |
| 2000 | 720 | 13.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,094 | 51.9% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 1,111 | 1.6% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the 2010 census, 1,094 people lived in Marbleton. There were 415 households, which are groups of people living together. About 273 of these were families.
The town had 494 housing units, like houses or apartments. The average household had about 2.55 people. The average family had about 3.05 people.
The average age of people in Marbleton was 33 years old. About 27% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 7.8% were 65 years or older. More males lived in Marbleton (56.9%) than females (43.1%).
Education in Marbleton
Students in Marbleton attend public schools managed by Sublette County School District #9. This district provides education for children living in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Marbleton (Wyoming) para niños
