Purple Sage, Wyoming facts for kids
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Purple Sage, Wyoming
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 Purple Sage, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,227 ft (1,898 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 535 |
| • Density | 1,621/sq mi (626/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-62812 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853209 |
Purple Sage is a small community located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering statistics, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In 2010, the population of Purple Sage was 535 people.
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Where is Purple Sage Located?
Purple Sage is found in the state of Wyoming. Its exact location is at coordinates 41.548512 degrees north and 109.328618 degrees west.
The community covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large bodies of water within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Purple Sage?
Based on information from the 2000 census, there were 413 people living in Purple Sage. These people lived in 131 households, and 99 of these were families.
The population density was about 445.8 people per square mile. This tells us how many people live in a certain amount of space. There were also 160 housing units available.
Diversity in Purple Sage
The community of Purple Sage is made up of people from various backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. There were also people who identified as African American, Native American, and Asian.
A number of residents identified as being from other races or from two or more races. About 18.40% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Family Life and Age Groups
Many households in Purple Sage are families. About 50.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households were married couples living together.
Some households were led by a female without a husband present. A smaller number of households were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 3.15 people.
The population of Purple Sage includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 36.3% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 13.1% were between 18 and 24 years old.
A large group, 36.8%, were between 25 and 44 years old. About 10.4% were between 45 and 64 years old. Only a small percentage, 3.4%, were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Purple Sage was 25 years.
Education in Purple Sage
Students in Purple Sage attend public schools. The community is mainly served by the Sweetwater County School District #1.
A smaller part of Purple Sage is covered by the Sweetwater County School District #2. This means children in the area go to schools within these districts.
See also
In Spanish: Purple Sage (Wyoming) para niños
