Red Butte, Wyoming facts for kids
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Red Butte, Wyoming
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 Red Butte, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Natrona |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.47 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,167 ft (1,575 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 449 |
| • Density | 955/sq mi (369/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-64400 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853210 |
Red Butte is a small community in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that looks like a town but doesn't have its own local government. Red Butte is also part of the larger Casper, Wyoming area. In 2020, about 1,430 people lived there.
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Where is Red Butte Located?
Red Butte is found in the state of Wyoming. Its exact location is 42°48′23″N 106°25′58″W / 42.80639°N 106.43278°W.
Land and Water Area
The community covers a total area of about 0.5 square miles (1.2 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.43 square miles (1.1 square kilometers), is land. A smaller part, about 0.03 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. This means about 7% of Red Butte's area is water.
Who Lives in Red Butte?
Let's look at the people who live in Red Butte, based on information from the year 2000.
Population and Homes
In 2000, there were 439 people living in Red Butte. These people lived in 160 different homes, and 134 of these were families. The community had about 941 people per square mile. There were also 163 housing units available.
Community Makeup
Most of the people in Red Butte were White (about 96.8%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from other backgrounds. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age Groups
Many homes (about 36%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (about 75.6%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.74 people, and the average family had about 3.01 people.
The people in Red Butte were of different ages:
- About 26.9% were under 18 years old.
- About 4.8% were between 18 and 24.
- About 24.1% were between 25 and 44.
- About 31.9% were between 45 and 64.
- About 12.3% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Red Butte was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were about 111 males.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a home in Red Butte was $70,350 per year. For families, the average income was $71,500. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the community was $26,751. No families or people in Red Butte were living below the poverty line (meaning they had enough money to meet their basic needs).
