Veteran, Wyoming facts for kids
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Veteran, Wyoming
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Mckinley's Market & Post Office
Veteran, Wyoming, September 2012 |
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Location in Goshen County and the state of Wyoming
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 Veteran, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wyoming |
| County |  Goshen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Land | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,239 ft (1,292 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 23 |
| • Density | 17.7/sq mi (6.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82243
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-80285 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1595926 |
Veteran is a small community in Goshen County, Wyoming, United States. It's called a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for counting people. In 2010, only 23 people lived there.
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The Story of Veteran
Veteran got its name because it was mainly settled by brave soldiers who had fought in World War I. They were called veterans, and that's how this community got its unique name!
Where is Veteran Located?
Veteran is found in the state of Wyoming. You can find its exact spot on a map using these coordinates: 41°57′42″N 104°22′53″W / 41.96167°N 104.38139°W.
This community covers a total area of about 1.3 square miles (3.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Who Lives in Veteran?
In the year 2000, there were 28 people living in Veteran. These people made up 11 households and 8 families. The community was not very crowded, with about 20.9 people per square mile.
Everyone living in Veteran at that time was White. No one identified as Hispanic or Latino.
- About 27% of the households had children under 18 living with them.
- Most households, about 81%, were married couples living together.
- The average household had about 2.55 people.
- The average family had about 2.89 people.
The people in Veteran were of different ages:
- About 18% were under 18 years old.
- A small group, 3.6%, were between 18 and 24.
- About 18% were between 25 and 44.
- The largest group, 39.3%, was between 45 and 64.
- About 21% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in Veteran was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 100 males. For every 100 females aged 18 and over, there were about 109 males.
Learning in Veteran
Children in Veteran attend public schools managed by Goshen County School District #1.
Roads and Travel
Two important roads pass through or near Veteran:
- U.S. Highway 85
WYO 154
See also
In Spanish: Veteran (Wyoming) para niños
