Thayne, Wyoming facts for kids
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Thayne, Wyoming
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This map shows where Thayne is located in Lincoln County, Wyoming.
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 Thayne, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Lincoln |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.48 sq mi (3.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 5,906 ft (1,800 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 380 |
| • Density | 266.04/sq mi (102.72/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 | 56-76370 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1603591 |
Thayne is a small town in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. It is located in a beautiful area surrounded by nature. In 2020, the town had a population of 380 people.
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Geography of Thayne
Thayne is located at coordinates 42.919754 degrees North and 111.000714 degrees West. It sits at an elevation of 5,906 feet (about 1,800 meters) above sea level. The town is found in the northern part of Wyoming's green Star Valley.
The Salt River flows close to Thayne. The area around the town is full of green grasslands and ranches. You can also see forested mountains at the edges of the valley. According to the United States Census Bureau, Thayne covers a total area of about 1.39 square miles (3.84 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
Population and People in Thayne
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1950 | 229 | — | |
| 1960 | 214 | −6.6% | |
| 1970 | 195 | −8.9% | |
| 1980 | 256 | 31.3% | |
| 1990 | 267 | 4.3% | |
| 2000 | 341 | 27.7% | |
| 2010 | 366 | 7.3% | |
| 2020 | 380 | 3.8% | |
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Thayne's Population in 2010
In 2010, the town of Thayne had 366 residents. There were 144 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 90 of these households were families. The population density was about 263 people per square mile.
Many types of people lived in Thayne. About 91.5% of the residents were White. A small number were Asian, or from other racial backgrounds. About 9.3% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the median age in Thayne was 35.6 years old. This means half the people were younger and half were older than 35.6. About 27.6% of the residents were under 18 years old. About 10.9% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (53.0%) than females (47.0%).
Education in Thayne
Public education for students in Thayne is managed by the Lincoln County School District #2. This district helps make sure students have schools to attend.
Thayne also has its own public library. This library is a part of the larger Lincoln County Library System. It provides books and resources for everyone in the community.
See also
In Spanish: Thayne (Wyoming) para niños
