McKinnon, Wyoming facts for kids
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McKinnon, Wyoming
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Location of McKinnon, Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.85 sq mi (15.2 km2) |
| • Land | 5.85 sq mi (15.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,057 ft (2,151 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 10.3/sq mi (4.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82938
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-49400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1591358 |
McKinnon is a small community located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government defines for counting people in a census, but it's not an officially incorporated town or city with its own local government.
In 2010, the census counted 60 people living in McKinnon. This quiet area has a special place in history. The very first "rendezvous" of white traders and trappers in the Rocky Mountains happened near McKinnon in July 1825. They met with members of William Henry Ashley's group for trading and gathering.
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McKinnon's Location and Size
McKinnon is found at specific coordinates: 41.025720 degrees North and 109.892949 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau reports that McKinnon covers a total area of about 5.85 square miles (which is about 15.15 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in McKinnon?
According to the census from the year 2000, there were 49 people living in McKinnon. These people lived in 17 different homes, and 14 of these were families.
The population density was quite low, meaning there weren't many people living in each square mile. Most of the people living there were White, and a small percentage were of other races. Some residents were also of Hispanic or Latino background.
McKinnon's Households
Out of the 17 homes in McKinnon, about 35% had children under 18 living there. Most homes (over 82%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes had a female head of household without a husband present.
The average number of people living in each home was about 2.88. For families, the average size was slightly larger, at 3.13 people.
Age Groups in McKinnon
The people in McKinnon were spread across different age groups:
- About 26.5% were under 18 years old.
- About 8.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 32.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 22.4% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10.2% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in McKinnon was 38 years old. For every 100 females, there were about 113 males.
Income in McKinnon
In 2000, the average income for a home in McKinnon was about $80,216 per year. For families, the average income was slightly higher, around $81,998. The average income for each person in McKinnon was about $37,833. No families or individuals in McKinnon were reported to be living below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: McKinnon (Wyoming) para niños
