Teton County, Wyoming facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Teton County
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Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  Wyoming |
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| Founded | February 15, 1921 (authorized) 1922 (organized) |
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| Named for | Teton Range | |
| Seat | Jackson | |
| Largest town | Jackson | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4,216 sq mi (10,920 km2) | |
| • Land | 3,995 sq mi (10,350 km2) | |
| • Water | 221 sq mi (570 km2) 5.2%% | |
| Population
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| • Total | 23,331 | |
| • Density | 5.5339/sq mi (2.13666/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) | |
| Congressional district | At-large | |
Teton County is a special place in the state of Wyoming, USA. It is known for its amazing natural beauty. Many people love to visit here for outdoor adventures.
As of 2020, about 23,331 people live in Teton County. The main town and county seat is Jackson. The county's western border touches both Idaho and Montana.
Teton County is home to the famous Jackson Hole ski area. It also includes all of Grand Teton National Park. A large part of Yellowstone National Park is also within Teton County. This includes most of Yellowstone Lake.
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History of Teton County
Teton County was officially created on February 15, 1921. It was formed from a part of Lincoln County. The county government started working in 1922.
Why Teton County Was Formed
The county was named after the beautiful Teton Range mountains. People living in this area were very far from Kemmerer. Kemmerer was the county seat of Lincoln County at that time. It was hard for them to travel so far for county business.
Because of this, a special law was needed from the Wyoming Legislature. This law allowed Teton County to be formed. Usually, an area needed more people and money to become a county. But Teton County was an exception due to its unique location.
Geography of Teton County
Teton County covers a large area of land and water. It has a total area of about 4,216 square miles. Most of this, about 3,995 square miles, is land. The rest, about 221 square miles, is water. This means about 5.2% of the county is water.
Neighboring Counties
Teton County shares its borders with several other counties. These include:
- Park County to the northeast
- Fremont County to the east
- Sublette County to the southeast
- Lincoln County to the south
- Bonneville County, Idaho to the southwest
- Teton County, Idaho to the southwest
- Fremont County, Idaho to the west
- Gallatin County, Montana to the northwest
Protected Natural Areas
Teton County is home to many important natural areas. These places are protected to keep them wild and beautiful. Some of these areas are:
- Bridger-Teton National Forest (part)
- Caribou-Targhee National Forest (part)
- Grand Teton National Park
- John D. Rockefeller Memorial Parkway
- National Elk Refuge
- Shoshone National Forest (part)
- Yellowstone National Park (part)
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 2,003 | — | |
| 1940 | 2,543 | 27.0% | |
| 1950 | 2,593 | 2.0% | |
| 1960 | 3,062 | 18.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,823 | 57.5% | |
| 1980 | 9,355 | 94.0% | |
| 1990 | 11,172 | 19.4% | |
| 2000 | 18,251 | 63.4% | |
| 2010 | 21,294 | 16.7% | |
| 2020 | 23,331 | 9.6% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 23,232 | 9.1% | |
| US Decennial Census 1870–2000 2010–2016 |
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The number of people living in Teton County has grown a lot over the years. In 1930, there were just over 2,000 people. By 2020, the population was more than 23,000.
Facts from 2010
In 2010, there were 21,294 people living in Teton County. There were 8,973 homes and 4,938 families. The county had about 5.3 people per square mile.
Most people in the county were white (88.4%). About 15% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background. Many people had German, English, or Irish family roots.
The average age of people in Teton County was 36.9 years old. The median income for a family was about $90,596. This means half of the families earned more, and half earned less.
Economy and Jobs
Teton County is known for being one of the wealthiest counties in the United States. In 2019, a report showed that Teton County had the highest average income per person. This was about $252,000. This high income is partly because many wealthy people live in the Jackson Hole area.
The cost of homes in Teton County is also very high. In late 2021, the average price for a home was over $1 million. This shows how popular and valuable the area is.
Communities in Teton County
Teton County has one main town and several smaller communities.
Main Town
- Jackson (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are.)
Smaller Communities
These places are called census-designated places. They are like small towns but are not officially incorporated.
- Alta
- Hoback
- Kelly
- Moose Wilson Road
- Rafter J Ranch
- South Park
- Teton Village
- Wilson
Other Small Places
These are even smaller communities that are not officially organized.
Education in Teton County
All schools in Teton County are part of the Teton County School District Number 1. This district makes sure that all children in the county have access to education. In the past, some parts of the county did not belong to any school district.
Images for kids
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Fishing Cone Geyser and Yellowstone Lake
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Teton (Wyoming) para niños
