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'''Wamsutter''' is a town in [[Sweetwater County, Wyoming|Sweetwater County]], [[Wyoming]], United States. The population was 451 at the [[United States Census, 2010|2010 census]].
'''Wamsutter''' is a town in [[Sweetwater County, Wyoming|Sweetwater County]], [[Wyoming]], United States. The population was 203 at the [[United States Census, 2020|2020 census]].


The original inhabitants of the area were the [[Shoshone]] and [[Ute tribe|Ute]] tribes. Westerners did not really settle in the county until the coming of the [[First Transcontinental Railroad|railroad]] in the 1860s.<ref>http://www.sweetwatermuseum.org/</ref> Originally, the town was known as '''Washakie'''. Confusion with nearby [[Fort Washakie, Wyoming|Fort Washakie]] prompted an 1884 name change to Wamsutter, after a [[Union Pacific Railroad|Union Pacific]] bridge engineer.<ref>http://www.ultimatewyoming.com/sectionpages/sec5/wamsutter.html</ref>
The original inhabitants of the area were the [[Shoshone]] and [[Ute tribe|Ute]] tribes. Westerners only began to settle in the county with the coming of the [[First transcontinental railroad|railroad]] in the 1860s.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sweetwater County Historical Museum - Sweetwater County Historical Museum|url=https://www.sweetwatermuseum.org/|access-date=November 4, 2021|website=www.sweetwatermuseum.org}}</ref> Originally, the town was known as '''Washakie'''. Confusion with nearby [[Fort Washakie, Wyoming|Fort Washakie]] prompted an 1884 name change to Wamsutter, after a [[Union Pacific Railroad|Union Pacific]] bridge engineer.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ultimatewyoming.com/sectionpages/sec5/wamsutter.html|title=Wamsutter, Wyoming}}</ref>


The town, which bills itself as "The Gateway to the [[Red Desert (Wyoming)|Red Desert]]" is located along [[Interstate 80 in Wyoming|Interstate 80]] between [[Rawlins, Wyoming|Rawlins]] and [[Rock Springs, Wyoming|Rock Springs]], on the easternmost border of Sweetwater County. The natural gas industry has had a lot of influence on Wamsutter in recent years. Both in employment opportunities in the area, and by contributing to the community directly.<ref>http://casperstartribune.net/articles/2008/09/17/news/wyoming/567cba04cbcc32f9872574c70006245c.prt</ref>
The town, which bills itself as "The Gateway to the [[Red Desert (Wyoming)|Red Desert]]" is located along [[Interstate 80 in Wyoming|Interstate 80]] between [[Rawlins, Wyoming|Rawlins]] and [[Rock Springs, Wyoming|Rock Springs]], on the easternmost border of Sweetwater County. The natural gas industry has exerted great influence on Wamsutter in recent years, through employment opportunities in the area, and by contributing to the community directly.<ref>http://casperstartribune.net/articles/2008/09/17/news/wyoming/567cba04cbcc32f9872574c70006245c.prt {{Dead link|date=February 2022}}</ref>


Wamsutter is the largest settlement, and the only incorporated town in the [[Great Divide Basin]].
Wamsutter is the largest settlement, and the only incorporated town in the [[Great Divide Basin]].


==Geography==
==Geography==
Wamsutter is located at {{coord|41|40|15|N|107|58|39|W|type:city}} (41.670839, -107.977457).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/gazette.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>
Wamsutter is located at {{coord|41|40|15|N|107|58|39|W|type:city}} (41.670839, –107.977457).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=April 23, 2011|date=February 12, 2011|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.45|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all of it land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-14}}</ref>
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|1.45|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name ="Gazetteer files">{{cite web|title=US Gazetteer files 2010|url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=December 14, 2012}}</ref>

==Climate==

According to the [[Köppen Climate Classification]] system, Wamsutter has a [[cold semi-arid climate]], abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Wamsutter was {{convert|105|°F}} on July 28, 1897, while the coldest temperature recorded was {{convert|-40|°F}} on January 1, 1979, and February 2, 2011.<ref name=NOWData/>

{{Weather box
|location = Wamsutter, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1897–present
|single line = Yes

|Jan record high F = 52
|Feb record high F = 59
|Mar record high F = 71
|Apr record high F = 78
|May record high F = 90
|Jun record high F = 104
|Jul record high F = 105
|Aug record high F = 100
|Sep record high F = 90
|Oct record high F = 87
|Nov record high F = 71
|Dec record high F = 79

|Jan avg record high F = 41.0
|Feb avg record high F = 46.7
|Mar avg record high F = 60.8
|Apr avg record high F = 71.5
|May avg record high F = 79.4
|Jun avg record high F = 88.0
|Jul avg record high F = 92.5
|Aug avg record high F = 90.3
|Sep avg record high F = 85.3
|Oct avg record high F = 74.5
|Nov avg record high F = 58.3
|Dec avg record high F = 44.4
|year avg record high F = 91.0

|Jan high F = 29.6
|Feb high F = 33.4
|Mar high F = 45.3
|Apr high F = 54.6
|May high F = 65.1
|Jun high F = 76.9
|Jul high F = 85.1
|Aug high F = 82.7
|Sep high F = 72.6
|Oct high F = 58.1
|Nov high F = 42.2
|Dec high F = 29.9
|year high F =

|Jan mean F = 19.0
|Feb mean F = 22.3
|Mar mean F = 33.1
|Apr mean F = 40.6
|May mean F = 49.9
|Jun mean F = 59.9
|Jul mean F = 67.6
|Aug mean F = 65.3
|Sep mean F = 56.0
|Oct mean F = 43.6
|Nov mean F = 30.3
|Dec mean F = 19.5
|year mean F =

|Jan low F = 8.5
|Feb low F = 11.3
|Mar low F = 20.8
|Apr low F = 26.6
|May low F = 34.8
|Jun low F = 42.9
|Jul low F = 50.1
|Aug low F = 48.0
|Sep low F = 39.3
|Oct low F = 29.2
|Nov low F = 18.4
|Dec low F = 9.1
|year low F =

|Jan avg record low F = -14.8
|Feb avg record low F = -10.9
|Mar avg record low F = 1.4
|Apr avg record low F = 11.6
|May avg record low F = 21.4
|Jun avg record low F = 31.5
|Jul avg record low F = 39.0
|Aug avg record low F = 36.0
|Sep avg record low F = 24.5
|Oct avg record low F = 9.7
|Nov avg record low F = -3.2
|Dec avg record low F = -13.5
|year avg record low F = -19.9

|Jan record low F = -40
|Feb record low F = -40
|Mar record low F = -26
|Apr record low F = -8
|May record low F = 10
|Jun record low F = 19
|Jul record low F = 24
|Aug record low F = 23
|Sep record low F = 5
|Oct record low F = -21
|Nov record low F = -27
|Dec record low F = -33

|precipitation colour = green
|Jan precipitation inch = 0.43
|Feb precipitation inch = 0.40
|Mar precipitation inch = 0.48
|Apr precipitation inch = 0.76
|May precipitation inch = 1.35
|Jun precipitation inch = 0.81
|Jul precipitation inch = 0.67
|Aug precipitation inch = 0.72
|Sep precipitation inch = 0.90
|Oct precipitation inch = 0.76
|Nov precipitation inch = 0.64
|Dec precipitation inch = 0.53
|year precipitation inch =

|Jan snow inch = 7.8
|Feb snow inch = 7.6
|Mar snow inch = 7.2
|Apr snow inch = 6.1
|May snow inch = 2.5
|Jun snow inch = 0.1
|Jul snow inch = 0.0
|Aug snow inch = 0.0
|Sep snow inch = 0.7
|Oct snow inch = 3.0
|Nov snow inch = 7.0
|Dec snow inch = 8.8
|year snow inch =

|unit precipitation days = 0.01 in
|Jan precipitation days = 4.5
|Feb precipitation days = 4.7
|Mar precipitation days = 4.9
|Apr precipitation days = 6.6
|May precipitation days = 7.3
|Jun precipitation days = 4.5
|Jul precipitation days = 4.3
|Aug precipitation days = 4.9
|Sep precipitation days = 5.2
|Oct precipitation days = 4.3
|Nov precipitation days = 4.6
|Dec precipitation days = 5.0

|unit snow days = 0.1 in
|Jan snow days = 4.0
|Feb snow days = 3.6
|Mar snow days = 3.3
|Apr snow days = 3.1
|May snow days = 0.9
|Jun snow days = 0.0
|Jul snow days = 0.0
|Aug snow days = 0.0
|Sep snow days = 0.3
|Oct snow days = 1.2
|Nov snow days = 3.0
|Dec snow days = 4.3

|source 1 = NOAA<ref name=NOAA>
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|publisher = National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
|title = U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access
|access-date = August 20, 2022
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</ref>
|source 2 = National Weather Service<ref name = NOWData>
{{cite web
|url = https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=riw
|publisher = National Weather Service
|title = NOAA Online Weather Data
|access-date = August 20, 2022
}}
</ref>
}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|2000= 261
|2000= 261
|2010= 451
|2010= 451
|2020= 203
|estyear=2017
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
|estimate=484
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2017">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2017.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=March 24, 2018}}</ref>
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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[[BP]] has an office in Wamsutter, and the small town's population reportedly has increased to over 1200 over the past several years. Some estimates place the town's population over 6000 within the next ten years, and the town is struggling with this rapid growth, particularly due to the lack of available housing.<ref>[http://www.uwyo.edu/news/show.asp?id=5520 University of Wyoming<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


===2010 census===
===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="FactFinder">{{cite web|title=American FactFinder|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/index.xhtml|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-14}}</ref> of 2010, there were 451 people, 189 households, and 112 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|311.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 286 housing units at an average density of {{convert|197.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 82.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.9% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 11.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 19.7% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=December 14, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 451 people, 189 households, and 112 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|311.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 286 housing units at an average density of {{convert|197.2|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 82.7% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 2.9% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 11.1% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 2.7% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 19.7% of the population.


There were 189 households of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96.
There were 189 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96.


The median age in the town was 38.3 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 58.1% male and 41.9% female.
The median age in the town was 38.3 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 58.1% male and 41.9% female.


===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 261 people, 100 households, and 65 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 198.7 people per square mile (76.9/km²). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 112.6 per square mile (43.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 93.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.77% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.07% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.30% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 13.03% of the population.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 261 people, 100 households, and 65 families residing in the town. The [[population density]] was 198.7 people per square mile (76.9/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 112.6 per square mile (43.6/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 93.87% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.77% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 3.07% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 2.30% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 13.03% of the population.


There were 100 households out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.25.
There were 100 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.25.


In the town, the population was spread out with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.6 males.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.6 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $34,643 versus $20,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,943. About 11.4% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those sixty five or over.
The median income for a household in the town was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $34,643 versus $20,000 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $18,943. About 11.4% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 20.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.


==Education==
==Education==
Public education in the town of Wamsutter is provided by [[Sweetwater County School District Number 1|Sweetwater County School District #1]]. Students in grades K-8 attend Desert School in Wamsutter, which is divided into elementary (grades K-6) and middle school (grades 7-8) campuses. Upon the completion of 8th grade, students attend [[Rawlins High School]] (grades 9-12; part of [[Carbon County School District Number 1|Carbon County School District #1]]) by [http://www.k12.wy.us/SA/BOE/Examples/Sweetwater%201/Section%201%20-%20Overview.pdf agreement] of the respective boards of trustees.
Public education in the town of Wamsutter is provided by [[Sweetwater County School District Number 1|Sweetwater County School District #1]]. Students in grades K–8 attend Desert School in Wamsutter, which is divided into elementary (grades K–6) and middle school (grades 7–8) campuses. Upon the completion of 8th grade, students attend [[Rawlins High School]] (grades 9–12; part of [[Carbon County School District Number 1|Carbon County School District #1]]) by [http://www.k12.wy.us/SA/BOE/Examples/Sweetwater%201/Section%201%20-%20Overview.pdf agreement] of the respective boards of trustees.


Wamsutter has a [[public library]], a branch of the Sweetwater County Library System.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://publiclibraries.com/state/wyoming/ | title=Wyoming Public Libraries | publisher=PublicLibraries.com | accessdate=14 June 2019}}</ref>
Wamsutter has a [[public library]], a branch of the Sweetwater County Library System.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://publiclibraries.com/state/wyoming/ | title=Wyoming Public Libraries | publisher=PublicLibraries.com | accessdate=June 14, 2019}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:33, 30 April 2024

Wamsutter, Wyoming
Town
Panorama of Wamsutter, looking south from I-80
Panorama of Wamsutter, looking south from I-80
Location of Wamsutter in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Location of Wamsutter in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
Wamsutter, Wyoming is located in the United States
Wamsutter, Wyoming
Wamsutter, Wyoming
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°40′15″N 107°58′39″W / 41.67083°N 107.97750°W / 41.67083; -107.97750
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountySweetwater
Area
[1]
 • Total1.63 sq mi (4.21 km2)
 • Land1.63 sq mi (4.21 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[2]
6,746 ft (2,056 m)
Population
 (2020)[3]
 • Total203
 • Estimate 
(2023)[4]
200
 • Density287.03/sq mi (110.82/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
82336
Area code307
FIPS code56-81300[5]
GNIS feature ID1609172[2]

Wamsutter is a town in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 203 at the 2020 census.

The original inhabitants of the area were the Shoshone and Ute tribes. Westerners only began to settle in the county with the coming of the railroad in the 1860s.[6] Originally, the town was known as Washakie. Confusion with nearby Fort Washakie prompted an 1884 name change to Wamsutter, after a Union Pacific bridge engineer.[7]

The town, which bills itself as "The Gateway to the Red Desert" is located along Interstate 80 between Rawlins and Rock Springs, on the easternmost border of Sweetwater County. The natural gas industry has exerted great influence on Wamsutter in recent years, through employment opportunities in the area, and by contributing to the community directly.[8]

Wamsutter is the largest settlement, and the only incorporated town in the Great Divide Basin.

Geography[edit]

Wamsutter is located at 41°40′15″N 107°58′39″W / 41.67083°N 107.97750°W / 41.67083; -107.97750 (41.670839, –107.977457).[9]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km2), all land.[10]

Climate[edit]

According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Wamsutter has a cold semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Wamsutter was 105 °F (41 °C) on July 28, 1897, while the coldest temperature recorded was −40 °F (−40 °C) on January 1, 1979, and February 2, 2011.[11]

Climate data for Wamsutter, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1897–present
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 52
(11) 		59
(15) 		71
(22) 		78
(26) 		90
(32) 		104
(40) 		105
(41) 		100
(38) 		90
(32) 		87
(31) 		71
(22) 		79
(26) 		105
(41)
Mean maximum °F (°C) 41.0
(5.0) 		46.7
(8.2) 		60.8
(16.0) 		71.5
(21.9) 		79.4
(26.3) 		88.0
(31.1) 		92.5
(33.6) 		90.3
(32.4) 		85.3
(29.6) 		74.5
(23.6) 		58.3
(14.6) 		44.4
(6.9) 		91.0
(32.8)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 29.6
(−1.3) 		33.4
(0.8) 		45.3
(7.4) 		54.6
(12.6) 		65.1
(18.4) 		76.9
(24.9) 		85.1
(29.5) 		82.7
(28.2) 		72.6
(22.6) 		58.1
(14.5) 		42.2
(5.7) 		29.9
(−1.2) 		56.3
(13.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 19.0
(−7.2) 		22.3
(−5.4) 		33.1
(0.6) 		40.6
(4.8) 		49.9
(9.9) 		59.9
(15.5) 		67.6
(19.8) 		65.3
(18.5) 		56.0
(13.3) 		43.6
(6.4) 		30.3
(−0.9) 		19.5
(−6.9) 		42.3
(5.7)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 8.5
(−13.1) 		11.3
(−11.5) 		20.8
(−6.2) 		26.6
(−3.0) 		34.8
(1.6) 		42.9
(6.1) 		50.1
(10.1) 		48.0
(8.9) 		39.3
(4.1) 		29.2
(−1.6) 		18.4
(−7.6) 		9.1
(−12.7) 		28.3
(−2.1)
Mean minimum °F (°C) −14.8
(−26.0) 		−10.9
(−23.8) 		1.4
(−17.0) 		11.6
(−11.3) 		21.4
(−5.9) 		31.5
(−0.3) 		39.0
(3.9) 		36.0
(2.2) 		24.5
(−4.2) 		9.7
(−12.4) 		−3.2
(−19.6) 		−13.5
(−25.3) 		−19.9
(−28.8)
Record low °F (°C) −40
(−40) 		−40
(−40) 		−26
(−32) 		−8
(−22) 		10
(−12) 		19
(−7) 		24
(−4) 		23
(−5) 		5
(−15) 		−21
(−29) 		−27
(−33) 		−33
(−36) 		−40
(−40)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.43
(11) 		0.40
(10) 		0.48
(12) 		0.76
(19) 		1.35
(34) 		0.81
(21) 		0.67
(17) 		0.72
(18) 		0.90
(23) 		0.76
(19) 		0.64
(16) 		0.53
(13) 		8.45
(213)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 7.8
(20) 		7.6
(19) 		7.2
(18) 		6.1
(15) 		2.5
(6.4) 		0.1
(0.25) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.0
(0.0) 		0.7
(1.8) 		3.0
(7.6) 		7.0
(18) 		8.8
(22) 		50.8
(128.05)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 4.5 4.7 4.9 6.6 7.3 4.5 4.3 4.9 5.2 4.3 4.6 5.0 60.8
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 4.0 3.6 3.3 3.1 0.9 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 1.2 3.0 4.3 23.7
Source 1: NOAA[12]
Source 2: National Weather Service[11]

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1940169—
1950103−39.1%
19601106.8%
197013926.4%
1980681389.9%
1990240−64.8%
20002618.8%
201045172.8%
2020203−55.0%
U.S. Decennial Census[13]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[3] of 2010, there were 451 people, 189 households, and 112 families residing in the town. The population density was 311.0 inhabitants per square mile (120.1/km2). There were 286 housing units at an average density of 197.2 per square mile (76.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 82.7% White, 0.7% African American, 2.9% Native American, 11.1% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.7% of the population.

There were 189 households, of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.7% were non-families. 29.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.96.

The median age in the town was 38.3 years. 25.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.9% were from 25 to 44; 33.6% were from 45 to 64; and 6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 58.1% male and 41.9% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 261 people, 100 households, and 65 families residing in the town. The population density was 198.7 people per square mile (76.9/km2). There were 148 housing units at an average density of 112.6 per square mile (43.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 93.87% White, 0.77% Native American, 3.07% from other races, and 2.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.03% of the population.

There were 100 households, out of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.25.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 31.4% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 34.9% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 3.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 119.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $35,625, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $34,643 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,943. About 11.4% of families and 10.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.6% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Education[edit]

Public education in the town of Wamsutter is provided by Sweetwater County School District #1. Students in grades K–8 attend Desert School in Wamsutter, which is divided into elementary (grades K–6) and middle school (grades 7–8) campuses. Upon the completion of 8th grade, students attend Rawlins High School (grades 9–12; part of Carbon County School District #1) by agreement of the respective boards of trustees.

Wamsutter has a public library, a branch of the Sweetwater County Library System.[14]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wamsutter, Wyoming
  3. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  4. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  5. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. ^ "Sweetwater County Historical Museum - Sweetwater County Historical Museum". www.sweetwatermuseum.org. Retrieved November 4, 2021.
  7. ^ "Wamsutter, Wyoming".
  8. ^ http://casperstartribune.net/articles/2008/09/17/news/wyoming/567cba04cbcc32f9872574c70006245c.prt [dead link]
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  10. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  11. ^ a b "NOAA Online Weather Data". National Weather Service. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  12. ^ "U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  13. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  14. ^ "Wyoming Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
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