Natrona County, Wyoming facts for kids
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Natrona County
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Natrona County Courthouse in Casper
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Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
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Country | United States | |
State | Wyoming | |
Named for | Natron deposits | |
Seat | Casper | |
Largest city | Casper | |
Area | ||
• Total | 5,376 sq mi (13,920 km2) | |
• Land | 5,340 sq mi (13,800 km2) | |
• Water | 35 sq mi (90 km2) 0.7%% | |
Population
(2010)
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• Total | 75,450 | |
• Estimate
(2020)
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80,815 | |
• Density | 14.0346/sq mi (5.4188/km2) | |
Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) | |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
Congressional district | At-large |
Natrona County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 79,955, making it the second-most populous county in Wyoming. Its county seat is Casper.
Natrona County comprises the Casper, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area.
In 2010, the center of population of Wyoming was in Natrona County, near Alcova.
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History
The first Euro-American settlement occurred in the Casper area in the late 19th century. Natrona County was created by the legislature of the Wyoming Territory on March 9, 1888, and it was later organized in 1890. The land for Natrona County was ceded from Carbon County.
Natrona County was named for the deposits of natron that are found in the area. In 1909, Natrona County gained land from Fremont County. The boundaries were adjusted slightly in 1911 and 1931, and at that point the county gained its present outline.
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 5,376 square miles (13,920 km2), of which 5,340 square miles (13,800 km2) is land and 35 square miles (91 km2) (0.7%) is water.
Geographic features
Adjacent counties
- Johnson County (north)
- Converse County (east)
- Carbon County (south)
- Fremont County (west)
- Washakie County (northwest)
National protected areas
- Medicine Bow National Forest (part)
- Pathfinder National Wildlife Refuge (part)
Major highways
- Interstate 25
- U.S. Highway 20
- U.S. Highway 26
- U.S. Highway 87
- Wyoming Highway 220
Demographics
Historical population | |||
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Census | Pop. | %± | |
1890 | 1,094 | — | |
1900 | 1,785 | 63.2% | |
1910 | 4,766 | 167.0% | |
1920 | 14,635 | 207.1% | |
1930 | 24,272 | 65.8% | |
1940 | 23,858 | −1.7% | |
1950 | 31,437 | 31.8% | |
1960 | 49,623 | 57.8% | |
1970 | 51,264 | 3.3% | |
1980 | 71,856 | 40.2% | |
1990 | 61,226 | −14.8% | |
2000 | 66,533 | 8.7% | |
2010 | 75,450 | 13.4% | |
2020 (est.) | 80,815 | 7.1% | |
US Decennial Census 1870–2000 2010–2020 |
2010 census
As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 75,450 people, 30,616 households, and 19,714 families in the county. The population density was 14.1 inhabitants per square mile (5.4/km2). There were 33,807 housing units at an average density of 6.3 per square mile (2.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 92.8% white, 1.0% American Indian, 0.9% black or African American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific islander, 2.2% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 6.9% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 27.2% were German, 15.2% were Irish, 13.2% were English, and 10.7% were American.
Of the 30,616 households, 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 35.6% were non-families, and 28.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.94. The median age was 36.8 years.
The median income for a household in the county was $50,936 and the median income for a family was $62,859. Males had a median income of $47,610 versus $30,664 for females. The per capita income for the county was $28,235. About 5.4% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.9% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.
Communities
Cities
- Casper (county seat)
Towns
Census-designated places
Unincorporated communities
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Natrona para niños