Campbell County (Wyoming)

The Campbell County is a county located in the state of Wyoming, whose name is derived from John A. Campbell, the First Governor of Wyoming. On 1 July 2005, there were already 37 405 inhabitants in Campbell County. The administrative headquarters ( County Seat) is Gillette.

Geography

The county has an area of ​​12,436 square kilometers; of which 12 square kilometers (0.10 percent) of water. The county is bordered clockwise to the counties: Powder River County ( Montana), Weston County, Crook County, Converse County, Sheridan County and Johnson County.

History

Campbell County has already served 10,000 years ago the U.S. Native Americans for hunting buffalo and antelope. But only at the end of the 19th century, farmers settled and began raising sheep. 1911 Campbell County was founded.

Economy

Today, 30 percent of the coal produced in the United States come from the Campbell County.

Demographic data

According to the census of 2000, there were 33 698 people in Campbell County. There were 12,207 households, and 9008 families. The population density was 3 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 96.06 % White, 0.15 % African American, 0.93 % Native American, 0.32 % Asian, 0.09 % Pacific Islander residents from the and 1.12 % from other races groups; 1.34% were descended from two or more races. 3.53% percent of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 12,207 households out of which 43.10 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 59.80 % were married couples living together, 8.80% percent were single mothers, 26.20% were non-families. 20.20% of all households and 3.90% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.16 persons.

Based on the county the population was spread out with 31.00 % under the age of 18, 9.50 % from 18 to 24, 32.30 % from 25 to 44 years, 21.90 % between 45 and 64 years and 5.30% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 105.60 males to 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.10 males.

The median income for a household was $ 49,536, and the median income for a family was 53 927. USD. Males have a median income of $ 41,814, women $ 21,914. The per capita income was $ 20,063. 7.60 % of families and 5.60 % of the population were below the poverty line. 7.70 % of those under age 18 and 12.40% were 65 years or older.

Cities and towns

  • Gillette
  • Wright
  • Rozett
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