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Superior, Wyoming
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Location of Superior in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
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 Superior, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Land | 1.12 sq mi (2.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,070 ft (2,150 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 184 |
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312 |
| • Density | 279.07/sq mi (107.74/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82945
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-74775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1596949 |
Superior is a small town located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. In 2020, the town had a population of 184 people.
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Where is Superior Located?
Superior is a small town that covers about 1.10 square miles (2.90 square kilometers) of land. It does not have any water areas within its borders.
How Many People Live in Superior?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 1,034 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,156 | 11.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,240 | 7.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,580 | 27.4% | |
| 1960 | 241 | −84.7% | |
| 1970 | 197 | −18.3% | |
| 1980 | 586 | 197.5% | |
| 1990 | 273 | −53.4% | |
| 2000 | 244 | −10.6% | |
| 2010 | 336 | 37.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 312 | −7.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 336 people living in Superior. These people lived in 131 households, and 87 of these were families.
The town had about 305 people per square mile. There were 181 housing units, which are places where people can live.
Most of the people living in Superior were White (91.4%). Some residents were also African American, Native American, or Asian. About 12.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Age in Superior
Many households (37.4%) in Superior had children under 18 years old. About half of the households (50.4%) were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Superior was about 41 years old. Almost 28% of the residents were under 18. About 10.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. Slightly more males (53.6%) lived in the town than females (46.4%).
Education in Superior
Students in Superior attend public schools managed by the Sweetwater County School District #1.
The town also has a public library. It is part of the Sweetwater County Library System, which means it shares resources with other libraries in the county.
Famous People from Superior
- Richard V. Thomas (1932–2010) was born in Superior. He later became a Justice on the Wyoming Supreme Court, which is the highest court in the state.
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Map showing Superior's location in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
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