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Rawlins, Wyoming
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Downtown Rawlins, looking north from I-80
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Location of Rawlins in Carbon County, Wyoming.
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 Rawlins, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Rawlins, Wyoming
Location in the United States
Rawlins, Wyoming
Location in North America
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wyoming |
| County | Carbon |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8.29 sq mi (21.46 km2) |
| • Land | 8.25 sq mi (21.36 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,834 ft (2,083 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 8,221 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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8,298 |
| • Density | 996.7/sq mi (353.7/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82301
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-63900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1593213 |
Rawlins is a city located in Carbon County, Wyoming. In 2020, about 8,221 people lived there. It's the main city and county seat of Carbon County. The city got its name from General John Aaron Rawlins. He was a Union general who visited the area in 1867.
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People Living in Rawlins
Rawlins has grown a lot over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 612 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,451 | 137.1% | |
| 1890 | 2,235 | 54.0% | |
| 1900 | 2,317 | 3.7% | |
| 1910 | 4,256 | 83.7% | |
| 1920 | 3,969 | −6.7% | |
| 1930 | 4,868 | 22.7% | |
| 1940 | 5,531 | 13.6% | |
| 1950 | 7,415 | 34.1% | |
| 1960 | 8,968 | 20.9% | |
| 1970 | 7,855 | −12.4% | |
| 1980 | 11,547 | 47.0% | |
| 1990 | 9,380 | −18.8% | |
| 2000 | 8,538 | −9.0% | |
| 2010 | 9,259 | 8.4% | |
| 2020 | 8,221 | −11.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 8,032 | −13.3% | |
Rawlins Population in 2010
Based on the census from 2010, Rawlins had 9,259 people. There were 3,443 homes and 2,206 families. The city had about 1,124 people per square mile.
Most people in Rawlins were White (84.7%). Other groups included African American (1.1%), Native American (1.3%), and Asian (1.0%). About 24.3% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
In 35.5% of homes, there were children under 18. About 48.2% of homes had married couples. The average home had 2.47 people, and the average family had 3.04 people.
The average age in Rawlins was 34.3 years. About 25.5% of residents were under 18. Also, 9.3% were 65 years or older. The city had more males (54.7%) than females (45.3%).
Rawlins Geography and Climate
Rawlins is in Carbon County, Wyoming. It is located at coordinates 41.790397 degrees North and -107.234297 degrees West.
The city covers about 8.28 square miles. Most of this area (8.24 square miles) is land. Only a small part (0.04 square miles) is water. Rawlins is quite high up, about 6,800 feet (2,073 meters) above sea level.
Rawlins Weather Patterns
Rawlins has a semi-arid climate. This means it's usually dry, but not a desert. It's known as a "cold semi-arid" climate.
| Climate data for Rawlins Municipal Airport, Wyoming (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1951–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 56 (13) |
58 (14) |
73 (23) |
79 (26) |
88 (31) |
97 (36) |
98 (37) |
98 (37) |
95 (35) |
81 (27) |
70 (21) |
60 (16) |
98 (37) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 45.5 (7.5) |
48.6 (9.2) |
60.2 (15.7) |
72.0 (22.2) |
80.4 (26.9) |
89.5 (31.9) |
93.7 (34.3) |
91.5 (33.1) |
86.3 (30.2) |
74.7 (23.7) |
59.7 (15.4) |
47.7 (8.7) |
94.4 (34.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.5 (−0.3) |
33.9 (1.1) |
45.1 (7.3) |
53.5 (11.9) |
64.2 (17.9) |
76.6 (24.8) |
85.1 (29.5) |
82.6 (28.1) |
72.3 (22.4) |
56.8 (13.8) |
41.8 (5.4) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
56.2 (13.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 22.3 (−5.4) |
24.2 (−4.3) |
33.6 (0.9) |
40.4 (4.7) |
49.8 (9.9) |
59.9 (15.5) |
67.9 (19.9) |
65.8 (18.8) |
56.5 (13.6) |
43.6 (6.4) |
31.3 (−0.4) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
43.1 (6.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 13.2 (−10.4) |
14.5 (−9.7) |
22.0 (−5.6) |
27.3 (−2.6) |
35.5 (1.9) |
43.2 (6.2) |
50.8 (10.4) |
49.1 (9.5) |
40.7 (4.8) |
30.4 (−0.9) |
20.8 (−6.2) |
12.8 (−10.7) |
30.0 (−1.1) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −12.1 (−24.5) |
−9.2 (−22.9) |
1.4 (−17.0) |
12.1 (−11.1) |
22.1 (−5.5) |
32.8 (0.4) |
41.4 (5.2) |
38.3 (3.5) |
26.5 (−3.1) |
11.6 (−11.3) |
−0.5 (−18.1) |
−9.9 (−23.3) |
−19.6 (−28.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −36 (−38) |
−36 (−38) |
−21 (−29) |
−11 (−24) |
10 (−12) |
21 (−6) |
32 (0) |
28 (−2) |
8 (−13) |
−20 (−29) |
−24 (−31) |
−35 (−37) |
−36 (−38) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 0.42 (11) |
0.48 (12) |
0.66 (17) |
1.26 (32) |
1.46 (37) |
0.87 (22) |
0.72 (18) |
0.73 (19) |
0.89 (23) |
0.68 (17) |
0.47 (12) |
0.40 (10) |
9.04 (230) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 8.0 (20) |
8.2 (21) |
8.2 (21) |
7.6 (19) |
1.7 (4.3) |
0.2 (0.51) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.1 (2.8) |
3.5 (8.9) |
8.1 (21) |
7.5 (19) |
54.1 (137.51) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.5 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 10.0 | 10.1 | 6.6 | 5.7 | 6.2 | 6.4 | 6.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 82.1 |
| Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) | 6.7 | 6.6 | 7.1 | 5.5 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 2.2 | 5.6 | 6.9 | 42.5 |
| Source: NOAA (snow, snow days 1951–2000) | |||||||||||||
Learning and Libraries in Rawlins
Students in Rawlins go to schools in the Carbon County School District #1.
- Younger students attend Rawlins Elementary School.
- Older students go to Rawlins Middle School and Rawlins High School. The high school was rebuilt in 2015.
- There's also an alternative school called Carbon County Co-operative High School.
Western Wyoming Community College offers programs in Rawlins. These programs are at the Carbon County Higher Education Center. The main building for this center used to be Sunny Side Elementary School.
Rawlins also has a public library. It is part of the Carbon County Library System.
News and Radio in Rawlins
Rawlins has one local newspaper, the Rawlins Daily Times.
The town used to have two radio stations, KRAL and KIQZ. However, these stations have not been on air for some time.
Getting Around Rawlins
Rawlins has several important roads and ways to travel.
Major Roads in Rawlins
- Interstate 80 (I-80): This big highway goes from New York City to San Francisco. I-80 passes through the south side of Rawlins. It goes east 99 miles to Laramie and west 108 miles to Rock Springs. A special business loop of I-80 runs through the center of Rawlins.
- U.S. Highway 30 (US 30): This highway runs along with I-80. Its business loop also runs with the I-80 business loop.
- U.S. Highway 287 (US 287): This highway goes through Rawlins on East Cedar Street. Then it turns north onto North Higley Boulevard. It leads northwest 125 miles to Lander. It also goes east with I-80 to Laramie.
Wyoming State Highways in Rawlins
WYO 71: This road starts near Teton Reservoir. It travels through the southern parts of Rawlins. It ends near I-80 exit 214.
WYO 78: Also known as South Higley Boulevard. It starts at the Wyoming State Penitentiary south of Rawlins. It ends near I-80 exit 214, where it meets Wyoming 71.
WYO 789: This highway runs with the I-80 business loop on Spruce Street. Then it turns north on Third Street. North of town, Wyoming 789 meets US 287 and runs with it.
Other Ways to Travel
- Bus Service: You can catch a bus with Greyhound Bus Lines in Rawlins.
- Airport: The city has its own airport, called Rawlins Municipal Airport (Harvey Field).
- Railroads: The Union Pacific Railroad carries freight (goods) through Rawlins. There is no regular passenger train service right now.
- Continental Divide Trail: Rawlins is located along this very long hiking trail. It's about 3,100 miles long!
Interesting Facts About Rawlins
- "Rawlins Red": This is a special red color that comes from a mineral called hematite. Hematite is an iron oxide that was mined near Rawlins. Paint made with Rawlins Red helps stop rust. People think it was used as the first paint on the famous Brooklyn Bridge.
- Republic of Texas Border: Rawlins has a historical marker. This marker shows where the northern border of the Republic of Texas used to be. The Republic of Texas once claimed land as far north as Carbon County.
Famous People From Rawlins
- William L. Carlisle (1890–1964), a famous train robber.
- Jesse Garcia (born 1982), an actor who starred in Quinceañera.
- Lillian Heath (1865–1962), the first female doctor in Wyoming.
- John J. Hickey (1911–1970), a U.S. senator and governor of Wyoming.
- Cindy Hill (born 1962), Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction. She spent her sixth grade in Rawlins.
- Mike Lansing (born 1968), a professional baseball player.
- Russ Leatherman (born 1962), the voice of Mr. Moviefone.
- Ember Oakley, a prosecutor and member of the Wyoming House of Representatives.
- John Eugene Osborne (1858–1943), the third governor of Wyoming.
- A. J. Rosier (1880–1932), a state senator.
- Larry Wilcox (born 1947), co-star of the 1970s TV show CHiPs. He was raised in Rawlins.
See also
In Spanish: Rawlins (Wyoming) para niños
