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Yoder, Wyoming
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Location of Yoder in Goshen County, Wyoming.
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 Yoder, Wyoming
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wyoming |
| County |  Goshen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.21 sq mi (0.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,259 ft (1,298 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 131 |
| • Density | 615.0/sq mi (237.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
82244
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| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-86665 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1596681 |
Yoder is a small town located in Goshen County, Wyoming, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 census, 131 people live there.
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Where is Yoder Located?
Yoder is found in the state of Wyoming. Its exact location is 41°55′3″N 104°17′42″W / 41.91750°N 104.29500°W. The town covers a total area of about 0.55 square kilometers (0.21 square miles). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Who Lives in Yoder?
The number of people living in Yoder has changed over the years. Here's how the population has looked:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1930 | 266 | — | |
| 1940 | 201 | −24.4% | |
| 1950 | 128 | −36.3% | |
| 1960 | 83 | −35.2% | |
| 1970 | 101 | 21.7% | |
| 1980 | 110 | 8.9% | |
| 1990 | 136 | 23.6% | |
| 2000 | 169 | 24.3% | |
| 2010 | 151 | −10.7% | |
| 2020 | 131 | −13.2% | |
| U.S. Decentennial Census 1930-2010 | |||
A Look at the 2010 Population
In 2010, there were 151 people living in Yoder. These people lived in 68 different homes. Most of the people were White (97.4%). A small number were from two or more races (2.0%) or Pacific Islander (0.7%). About 4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The town had 85 housing units in total. The average number of people in each home was about 2.22. Many homes (54.4%) were made up of married couples. About 29.4% of homes had just one person living there.
The average age of people in Yoder in 2010 was 53.5 years old. About 21.2% of residents were under 18. Also, 29.8% of the people were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more males (51.7%) than females (48.3%).
Education in Yoder
Children living in Yoder attend public schools. These schools are part of the Goshen County School District #1. This district provides education for students from Yoder and other nearby areas.
Roads and Highways
Several important roads pass through or near Yoder. These highways help people travel to and from the town.
U.S. Highway 85
WYO 152
WYO 154
See also
In Spanish: Yoder (Wyoming) para niños
