Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming facts for kids
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Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming
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Location of Star Valley Ranch in Lincoln County, Wyoming
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 Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
| Incorporated | November 8, 2005 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.72 sq mi (7.04 km2) |
| • Land | 2.71 sq mi (7.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,866 |
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2,042 |
| • Density | 611.05/sq mi (235.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
83127
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-73180 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2351263 |
Star Valley Ranch is a town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, USA. In 2020, about 1,866 people lived there. It officially became a town on November 8, 2005. Before that, it was a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it was a community counted by the census but not an official town.
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Where is Star Valley Ranch?
Star Valley Ranch is located at 42°58′47″N 110°57′50″W / 42.97972°N 110.96389°W. It sits in a beautiful area called Star Valley. This valley is known for its wide grasslands and is surrounded by tall, forested mountains.
The United States Census Bureau says the town covers about 2.70 square miles (7.0 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Star Valley Ranch?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 776 | — | |
| 2010 | 1,503 | 93.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,866 | 24.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 2,042 | 35.9% | |
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The number of people living in Star Valley Ranch has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 776 people. By 2010, the population had almost doubled to 1,503. In 2020, it reached 1,866 people.
A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, the census counted 1,503 people living in Star Valley Ranch. There were 612 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these (461) were families.
The town had about 557 people per square mile (215 people per square kilometer). There were also 954 housing units, like houses or apartments.
Most people in the town were White (96.3%). A small number of people were African American (0.1%), Native American (0.8%), or Asian (0.6%). Some people were from other races (1.3%) or had mixed backgrounds (0.8%). About 3.4% of the population were Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (70.1%) were married couples living together. About 28.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.46 people, and the average family had 2.83 people.
The average age of people in the town was 43.2 years. About 23.8% of residents were under 18. About 21.8% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.8%) than females (48.2%).
Education in Star Valley Ranch
Kids in Star Valley Ranch go to public schools run by Lincoln County School District #2.
The town also has a public library. It is part of the larger Lincoln County Library System.
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Location of Star Valley Ranch in Lincoln County, Wyoming
