Ralston, Wyoming facts for kids
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Ralston, Wyoming
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 Ralston, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Ralston, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km2) |
| • Land | 5.6 sq mi (14.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,554 ft (1,388 m) |
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| • Total | 280 |
| • Density | 50.0/sq mi (19.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82440
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-63465 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1593141 |
Ralston is a small community located in Park County, Wyoming, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for collecting statistics. However, it does not have its own local government like a city or town. In 2010, about 280 people lived in Ralston.
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Geography of Ralston
Where is Ralston Located?
Ralston is found in the northwestern part of Wyoming. You can find its exact spot using coordinates: 44.714544 degrees North and 108.875598 degrees West.
How Big is Ralston?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Ralston covers a total area of 5.6 square miles (about 14.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
History of Ralston
The Ralston post office was officially opened on March 16, 1907. This was an important step for the community, helping people send and receive mail.
People of Ralston
Population and Households
In the year 2000, there were 233 people living in Ralston. These people lived in 96 different households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Out of these, 74 were families.
The population density was about 41 people for every square mile. This means the area is not very crowded. There were also 101 housing units available.
Who Lives in Ralston?
Most of the people living in Ralston in 2000 were White (95.71%). A small number were Native American (1.29%) or from other backgrounds. About 6.44% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Ralston
The population of Ralston in 2000 included people of all ages:
- About 19.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 5.2% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.0% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 31.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 19.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ralston was 46 years.
See also
In Spanish: Ralston (Wyoming) para niños
