The Buttes, Wyoming facts for kids
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The Buttes, Wyoming
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Entrance to The Buttes from US 287
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Location of The Buttes, Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Albany |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.0 sq mi (10.3 km2) |
| • Land | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,405 ft (2,257 m) |
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| • Total | 31 |
| • Density | 7.9/sq mi (3.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-76467 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853214 |
The Buttes is a small, quiet place in Albany County, Wyoming, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community" because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. In the year 2000, only 31 people lived here. At that time, it was also known as a census-designated place (CDP), which is a special area the government defines for counting people.
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About The Buttes
The Buttes is located in the beautiful state of Wyoming. It's a very small community, and its name comes from the unique landforms called "buttes" that are common in this region. Buttes are isolated hills with steep sides and a flat top, often found in dry areas.
Where is The Buttes?
The Buttes is found in Albany County, Wyoming. This county is in the southeastern part of the state. The community is not far from Laramie, Wyoming, a larger city in Albany County.
How Big is The Buttes?
In 2000, the total area of The Buttes was about 4.0 square miles (10.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 3.9 square miles (10.2 square kilometers), is land. A very small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water. This means it's a relatively small area, fitting its small population.
Who Lives in The Buttes?
Let's look at the people who lived in The Buttes back in 2000.
Population Details
In 2000, there were 31 people living in The Buttes. This means there were about 7.9 people living in each square mile. There were 14 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of these households, 13 of them, were families.
All the people counted in The Buttes in 2000 were identified as White.
Family Life
Out of the 14 households, a small number (14.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (92.9%) were married couples living together. Only a few (7.1%) were not families. No one living alone was 65 years old or older. On average, there were about 2.21 people in each household and 2.31 people in each family.
Age Groups
The people in The Buttes in 2000 were spread across different age groups:
- 12.9% were under 18 years old.
- 12.9% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, 67.7%, were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 6.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in The Buttes was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93.8 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 107.7 males.
Money Matters
In 2000, the average income for a household in The Buttes was $63,750. Families also had an average income of $63,750. Men earned about $46,250 on average, while women earned about $18,750. The average income per person in The Buttes was $16,154. No one in The Buttes was living below the poverty line at that time.
Education and Services
Even in a small community like The Buttes, there are important services for residents.
Schools
Children living in The Buttes attend public schools managed by Albany County School District #1. This district provides education for students across Albany County.
Roads and Power
The main road that connects The Buttes to other areas is US 287. This highway helps people travel in and out of the community. Electrical power for homes and businesses in The Buttes is supplied by a company called Carbon Power and Light, Inc.
