Ranchettes, Wyoming facts for kids
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Ranchettes
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Location in Laramie County and the state of Wyoming.
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 Ranchettes, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Laramie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.2 sq mi (127.4 km2) |
| • Land | 49.2 sq mi (127.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,201 ft (1,890 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 6,199 |
| • Density | 126.02/sq mi (48.658/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-63800 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867669 |
Ranchettes is a special kind of community in Laramie County, Wyoming, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Ranchettes is part of the larger Cheyenne, Wyoming area. In 2010, about 5,798 people lived there. By 2020, the population had grown to 6,199 people.
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Where is Ranchettes located?
Ranchettes is found at 41°11′14″N 104°47′32″W / 41.18722°N 104.79222°W. This is a way to describe its exact spot on a map.
The community covers an area of about 127.4 square kilometers (which is about 49.2 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Who lives in Ranchettes?
In 2000, there were 4,869 people living in Ranchettes. They lived in 1,764 homes, and 1,488 of these were families.
- Most people (about 95%) were White.
- Smaller groups included African American, Native American, and Asian people.
- About 4.8% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average home had about 2.76 people, and the average family had about 2.98 people.
Age groups in Ranchettes
The people living in Ranchettes were spread out across different age groups:
- About 25.3% were under 18 years old.
- About 6.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.5% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 35.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 8.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Ranchettes was 42 years old.
Money and jobs
In 2000, the average income for a household in Ranchettes was $72,758 per year. For families, the average income was $74,901.
- Men earned about $48,534 per year on average.
- Women earned about $32,963 per year on average.
Only a small number of families (about 3.7%) and people (about 4.7%) lived below the poverty line. This includes about 5.9% of children and 7.4% of seniors.
Schools in Ranchettes
Kids living in Ranchettes go to public schools managed by Laramie County School District #1. This school district helps make sure students get a good education.
See also
- In Spanish: Ranchettes (Wyoming) para niños
