Converse County, Wyoming

Converse County is a county located in the state of Wyoming in the United States. In 2000, the population was 12,052 inhabitants. The administrative headquarters ( County Seat), Douglas.

Geography

The total area of ​​Converse County is 11,047 square kilometers; of which 27 square kilometers of water. This corresponds to a proportion of the total of 0.24 percent. The county is bordered clockwise to the county: Campbell County, Weston County, Niobrara County, Platte County, Albany County, Carbon County, Natrona County and Johnson County.

History

Converse County was established on March 9, 1888. It was named after Amasa R. Converse, an American pioneer and banker from Wyoming.

Demographic data

1900-1990

According to the census of 2000, there were 12,052 people in Converse County. There were 4694 households, and 3407 families. The population density was 1 people per square kilometer. The racial the population was composed of 94.72 % White, 0.15 % African American, 0.91 % Native American, 0.27 % Asian, 0.02 % Pacific Islander residents from the and 2.46 % from other races groups; 1.47% were descended from two or more races. 5.48% percent of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 4,694 households out of which 36.50 % have children under the age of 18 living with them. 60.60 % were married couples living together, 8.40% percent were single mothers, 27.40% were non-families. 23.40% of all households and 9.00% had someone living alone at the age of 65 years or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.01.

Based on the county the population was spread out with 28.50 % under the age of 18, 7.00 % from 18 to 24, 28.10 % from 25 to 44 years, 25.40% between 45 and 64 years and 11.00% were 65 years old or older. The average age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 99.40 males, 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.40 males.

The median income for a household was $ 39,603, and the median income for a family was 45.905. USD. Males have a median income of $ 36,443, women $ 19,032. The per capita income was $ 18,744. 11.60% of families and 9.20 % of the population were below the poverty line. 15.70% of those under age 18 and 9.70% were 65 years or older.

Cities and towns

  • Douglas
  • Esterbrook
  • Glenrock
  • Rolling Hills

Parks

Museums

  • Douglas Railroad Interpretive Center in Douglas
  • Fort Fetterman at Douglas
  • Paleon Museum in Glenrock
  • Pioneer Museum in Douglas
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