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Campbell County, Wyoming

Coordinates: 44°14′N 105°33′W / 44.24°N 105.55°W / 44.24; -105.55
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Campbell County
County
Campbell County Courthouse
Campbell County Courthouse
Flag of Campbell County
Flag
Map of Wyoming highlighting Campbell County
Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
Map of the United States highlighting Wyoming
Wyoming's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°14′N 105°33′W / 44.24°N 105.55°W / 44.24; -105.55
Country United States
State Wyoming
FoundedFebruary 21, 1911
Named forRobert Campbell
SeatGillette
Largest cityGillette
Area
 • Total4,807 sq mi (12,450 km2)
 • Land4,803 sq mi (12,440 km2)
 • Water4.0 sq mi (10 km2)  0.08%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total47,026
 • Estimate 
(2023)
47,498 Increase
 • Density9.8/sq mi (3.8/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websitewww.ccgov.net

Campbell County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 47,026,[1] making it the third-most populous county in Wyoming. Its county seat is Gillette.[2] Campbell County comprises the Gillette, WY Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

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Campbell County was created in 1911 from land annexed from Crook and Weston Counties.[3] It was named either for John Allen Campbell, a governor of the Wyoming Territory, or for Robert Campbell, a trapper and fur trader associated with William Henry Ashley.[4]

Geography

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Eagle Butte coal mine north of Gillette

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of 4,807 square miles (12,450 km2), of which 4,803 square miles (12,440 km2) is land and 4.0 square miles (10 km2) (9.6%) is water.[5]

Adjacent counties

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Major highways

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Transit

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National protected area

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Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
19205,233—
19306,72028.4%
19406,048−10.0%
19504,839−20.0%
19605,86121.1%
197012,957121.1%
198024,36788.1%
199029,37020.5%
200033,69814.7%
201046,13336.9%
202047,0261.9%
2023 (est.)47,498[6]1.0%
US Decennial Census[7]
1870–2000[8] 2010–2020[1]

2000 census

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As of the 2000 United States Census,[9] there were 33,698 people, 12,207 households, and 9,008 families in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile (2.7 people/km2). There were 13,288 housing units at an average density of 3 units per square mile (1.2 units/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 96.06% White, 0.15% Black or African American, 0.93% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 1.12% from other races, and 1.34% from two or more races. 3.53% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 30.3% were of German, 11.4% English, 11.0% Irish, 8.5% American and 6.2% Norwegian ancestry.

There were 12,207 households, out of which 43.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.80% were married couples living together, 8.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.20% were non-families. Of 12,207 households, 785 were unmarried partner households: 675 heterosexual, 52 same-sex male, and 58 same-sex female.

20.20% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 3.16.

The county population contained 31.00% under the age of 18, 9.50% from 18 to 24, 32.30% from 25 to 44, 21.90% from 45 to 64, and 5.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 105.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $76,576, and the median income for a family was $53,927. Males had a median income of $41,814 versus $21,914 for females. The per capita income for the county was $20,063. About 5.60% of families and 7.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.70% of those under age 18 and 12.40% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

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As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 46,133 people, 17,172 households, and 11,933 families in the county.[10] The population density was 9.6 people per square mile (3.7 people/km2). There were 18,955 housing units at an average density of 3.9 units per square mile (1.5 units/km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 93.2% white, 1.2% American Indian, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% black or African American, 2.7% from other races, and 2.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 7.8% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 32.2% were German, 15.9% were Irish, 10.8% were English, 5.5% were American, and 5.1% were Norwegian.[12]

Of the 17,172 households, 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 30.5% were non-families, and 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age was 31.9 years.[10]

The median income for a household in the county was $76,576 and the median income for a family was $83,965. Males had a median income of $61,393 versus $31,769 for females. The per capita income for the county was $31,968. About 5.9% of families and 6.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.5% of those under age 18 and 3.9% of those age 65 or over.[13]

Communities

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City

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Downtown Gillette on South Gillette Avenue looking south

Town

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Census-designated places

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Unincorporated communities

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Wyodak seen from Wyoming Highway 51

Former census-designated place

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Politics

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Campbell County is overwhelmingly Republican. No Democratic presidential candidate has carried Campbell County since Franklin D. Roosevelt won 46 of 48 contemporary states against Alf Landon in 1936. Since 1950, the only Democrat to have won forty percent of the county's vote is Lyndon Johnson in his 1964 landslide victory against Barry Goldwater, and in the subsequent half-century no Democrat has passed one-third of the county's vote. In the 21st century, no Democrat has won even 20% of the vote, and Donald Trump held both of his opponents to under 10% of the vote in 2016 and 2020.

United States presidential election results for Campbell County, Wyoming[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third party(ies)
No.  % No.  % No.  %
2020 16,975 86.76% 1,935 9.89% 656 3.35%
2016 15,778 86.70% 1,324 7.28% 1,097 6.03%
2012 14,953 85.10% 2,163 12.31% 455 2.59%
2008 13,011 79.72% 2,990 18.32% 319 1.95%
2004 12,415 82.22% 2,464 16.32% 220 1.46%
2000 10,203 81.36% 1,967 15.69% 370 2.95%
1996 6,382 53.68% 3,468 29.17% 2,039 17.15%
1992 5,315 47.42% 2,709 24.17% 3,184 28.41%
1988 6,702 73.55% 2,288 25.11% 122 1.34%
1984 8,387 83.91% 1,525 15.26% 83 0.83%
1980 5,613 73.19% 1,400 18.26% 656 8.55%
1976 3,306 66.19% 1,620 32.43% 69 1.38%
1972 2,953 78.64% 783 20.85% 19 0.51%
1968 1,694 66.67% 558 21.96% 289 11.37%
1964 1,606 57.32% 1,196 42.68% 0 0.00%
1960 1,575 64.66% 861 35.34% 0 0.00%
1956 1,473 69.19% 656 30.81% 0 0.00%
1952 1,823 73.10% 666 26.70% 5 0.20%
1948 1,201 57.99% 856 41.33% 14 0.68%
1944 1,514 62.87% 894 37.13% 0 0.00%
1940 1,540 57.57% 1,128 42.17% 7 0.26%
1936 1,322 47.49% 1,435 51.54% 27 0.97%
1932 1,161 38.96% 1,728 57.99% 91 3.05%
1928 1,528 66.52% 744 32.39% 25 1.09%
1924 1,121 52.36% 577 26.95% 443 20.69%
1920 1,027 66.69% 493 32.01% 20 1.30%
1916 448 38.62% 690 59.48% 22 1.90%
1912 186 25.14% 361 48.78% 193 26.08%

Notable people

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See also

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Notes

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  1. ^ The Antelope Valley-Crestview CDP was annexed by the city of Gillette in 2018.

References

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  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts".
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ Long, John H. (2006). "Wyoming: Individual County Chronologies". Wyoming Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved September 6, 2011.
  4. ^ Urbanek, Mae (1988). Wyoming Place Names. Missoula MT: Mountain Press Pub. Co. ISBN 0-87842-204-8.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Counties: April 1, 2020 to July 1, 2022". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  7. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  8. ^ "Historical Decennial Census Population for Wyoming Counties, Cities, and Towns". Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Division of Economic Analysis. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  9. ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  10. ^ a b c "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  11. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  12. ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  13. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
  14. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
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