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Van Tassell, Wyoming
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Van Tassell from Hwy 20
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Location of Van Tassell in Niobrara County, Wyoming.
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 Van Tassell, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Niobrara |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.83 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Land | 1.83 sq mi (4.73 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,741 ft (1,445 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 15 |
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18 |
| • Density | 9.85/sq mi (3.80/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82242
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-79705 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1595915 |
Van Tassell is a town in Niobrara County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 15 at the 2010 census. It is the least populous town in the least populous county of the least populous state in the U.S.
History
A post office was established at Van Tassell in 1910. The town was named for R. S. Van Tassell, a cattleman.
Geography
Van Tassell is located at 42°39′49″N 104°5′28″W / 42.66361°N 104.09111°W (42.663612, -104.091149).
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.83 square miles (4.74 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 170 | — | |
| 1930 | 90 | −47.1% | |
| 1940 | 82 | −8.9% | |
| 1950 | 34 | −58.5% | |
| 1960 | 15 | −55.9% | |
| 1970 | 21 | 40.0% | |
| 1980 | 10 | −52.4% | |
| 1990 | 8 | −20.0% | |
| 2000 | 18 | 125.0% | |
| 2010 | 15 | −16.7% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 18 | 20.0% | |
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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 15 people, 6 households, and 6 families residing in the town. The population density was 8.2 inhabitants per square mile (3.2/km2). There were 9 housing units at an average density of 4.9 per square mile (1.9/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White.
There were 6 households, of which 2 had children under the age of 18 living with them, 5 were married couples living together, and 2 had a female householder with no husband present. No households were made up of single individuals. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.50.
The median age in the town was 52.5 years. 4 residents were under the age of 18; 0 were between the ages of 18 and 24; 2 were from 25 to 44; 5 were from 45 to 64; and 4 were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 6 males and 9 females.
Highways
U.S. Highway 20 (Wyoming) - east-west route through Van Tassell.
WYO 159 (Van Tassell Rd.) - South Van Tassell Rd. becomes Wyoming State Route 159 to Torrington.
Education
Public education in the town of Van Tassell is provided by Niobrara County School District #1. Schools serving the town include Lusk Elementary/Middle School (grades K–8) and Niobrara County High School (grades 9–12).
See also
In Spanish: Van Tassell para niños
