Slater, Wyoming facts for kids
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Slater, Wyoming
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A field in Slater
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Location in Platte County and the state of Wyoming.
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 Slater, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Platte |
| Area | |
| • Total | 74.0 sq mi (191.6 km2) |
| • Land | 74.0 sq mi (191.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,997 ft (1,523 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 80 |
| • Density | 1.08/sq mi (0.418/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82201
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-71295 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1609156 |
Slater is a small community in Platte County, Wyoming, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for the census, but it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2010, about 80 people lived in Slater.
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Where is Slater Located?
Slater is found in the state of Wyoming. It is located at coordinates 41°52′22″N 104°46′45″W / 41.87278°N 104.77917°W. This helps people find its exact spot on a map.
How Big is Slater?
The area of Slater is quite large, even though not many people live there. It covers about 74.0 square miles (which is about 191.6 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Slater?
In 2000, there were 82 people living in Slater. These people lived in 31 different homes. Most of the people in Slater were White.
Families and Households
Out of the 31 homes, about 35.5% had children under 18 living with them. Most homes (74.2%) were married couples living together. A small number of homes (12.9%) had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older.
Age Groups in Slater
The people in Slater were of different ages. About 30.5% were under 18 years old. The largest group, 36.6%, was between 45 and 64 years old. The average age of people in Slater was 40 years.
Education in Slater
Students in Slater attend public schools. These schools are part of the Platte County School District #1. This district provides education for all the children in the community.
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A field in Slater
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Location in Platte County and the state of Wyoming.
