Crook County, Wyoming
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History
Crook County was created by the legislature of the Wyoming Territory on December 8, 1875, from portions of Albany and Laramie Counties. It was organized in 1888.[3]
Crook County was named for
Geography
According to the
The Missouri Buttes, at the northwestern end of the Black Hills, are located in the county, 3.5 miles northwest of Devils Tower.
Major highways
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Adjacent counties
- Butte County, South Dakota – northeast
- Lawrence County, South Dakota – east
- Weston County – south
- Campbell County – west
- Powder River County, Montana – northwest
- Carter County, Montana – north
National protected areas
- Black Hills National Forest (part)
- Devils Tower National Monument
- Thunder Basin National Grassland (part)
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
---|---|---|---|
1880 | 239 | — | |
1890 | 2,338 | 878.2% | |
1900 | 3,137 | 34.2% | |
1910 | 6,492 | 106.9% | |
1920 | 5,524 | −14.9% | |
1930 | 5,333 | −3.5% | |
1940 | 5,463 | 2.4% | |
1950 | 4,738 | −13.3% | |
1960 | 4,691 | −1.0% | |
1970 | 4,535 | −3.3% | |
1980 | 5,308 | 17.0% | |
1990 | 5,294 | −0.3% | |
2000 | 5,887 | 11.2% | |
2010 | 7,083 | 20.3% | |
2020 | 7,181 | 1.4% | |
2023 (est.) | 7,592 | [6] | 5.7% |
US Decennial Census[7] 1870–2000[8] 2010–2016[1] |
2000 census
As of the
There were 2,308 households, out of which 32.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.30% were married couples living together, 5.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.70% were non-families. 24.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 3.01.
The county population contained 26.90% under the age of 18, 6.60% from 18 to 24, 24.60% from 25 to 44, 27.20% from 45 to 64, and 14.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 102.40 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.80 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $35,601, and the median income for a family was $43,105. Males had a median income of $34,483 versus $18,967 for females, indicating a relatively high level of income inequality based on gender. The per capita income for the county was $17,379. About 7.8% of families and 9.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.90% of those under age 18 and 11.80% of those age 65 or over.
2010 census
As of the
Of the 2,921 households, 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 31.0% were non-families, and 25.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 43.6 years.[10]
The median income for a household in the county was $49,890 and the median income for a family was $55,765. Males had a median income of $47,821 versus $32,217 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,520. About 6.5% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the
Politics
Crook County is one of the most overwhelmingly Republican counties in the nation, both in state and federal elections. The last Democratic candidate to carry the county was Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1932,[14] and indeed Roosevelt in the following election – when he lost to Alf Landon by five percentage points – constitutes the last Democrat to pass forty percent. In the last ten Presidential elections the Democratic candidate has consistently received less than 23.5% of the county's vote.[15] In the 2016 Presidential election, Crook County was the most Republican county in the most Republican state.
Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party | |||
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No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
2020 | 3,651 | 88.64% | 378 | 9.18% | 90 | 2.18% |
2016 | 3,348 | 87.51% | 273 | 7.14% | 205 | 5.36% |
2012 | 3,109 | 84.37% | 426 | 11.56% | 150 | 4.07% |
2008 | 2,967 | 80.56% | 612 | 16.62% | 104 | 2.82% |
2004 | 2,836 | 83.51% | 501 | 14.75% | 59 | 1.74% |
2000 | 2,289 | 83.60% | 361 | 13.18% | 88 | 3.21% |
1996 | 1,698 | 60.93% | 651 | 23.36% | 438 | 15.72% |
1992 | 1,377 | 51.32% | 568 | 21.17% | 738 | 27.51% |
1988 | 1,939 | 76.34% | 553 | 21.77% | 48 | 1.89% |
1984 | 2,286 | 83.01% | 450 | 16.34% | 18 | 0.65% |
1980 | 1,909 | 79.01% | 413 | 17.09% | 94 | 3.89% |
1976 | 1,438 | 67.23% | 653 | 30.53% | 48 | 2.24% |
1972 | 1,760 | 83.41% | 339 | 16.07% | 11 | 0.52% |
1968 | 1,240 | 71.55% | 318 | 18.35% | 175 | 10.10% |
1964 | 1,214 | 60.88% | 780 | 39.12% | 0 | 0.00% |
1960 | 1,537 | 72.84% | 573 | 27.16% | 0 | 0.00% |
1956 | 1,139 | 72.78% | 426 | 27.22% | 0 | 0.00% |
1952 | 1,734 | 79.80% | 423 | 19.47% | 16 | 0.74% |
1948 | 1,166 | 61.63% | 712 | 37.63% | 14 | 0.74% |
1944 | 1,244 | 64.32% | 690 | 35.68% | 0 | 0.00% |
1940 | 1,359 | 60.86% | 869 | 38.92% | 5 | 0.22% |
1936 | 1,218 | 51.83% | 1,088 | 46.30% | 44 | 1.87% |
1932 | 1,062 | 44.01% | 1,317 | 54.58% | 34 | 1.41% |
1928 | 1,466 | 71.41% | 582 | 28.35% | 5 | 0.24% |
1924 | 978 | 54.48% | 468 | 26.07% | 349 | 19.44% |
1920 | 934 | 67.24% | 451 | 32.47% | 4 | 0.29% |
1916 | 846 | 40.54% | 1,181 | 56.59% | 60 | 2.87% |
1912 | 505 | 26.98% | 726 | 38.78% | 641 | 34.24% |
1908 | 1,068 | 54.46% | 799 | 40.74% | 94 | 4.79% |
1904 | 984 | 64.27% | 475 | 31.03% | 72 | 4.70% |
1900 | 692 | 56.58% | 531 | 43.42% | 0 | 0.00% |
1896 | 524 | 47.68% | 569 | 51.77% | 6 | 0.55% |
1892 | 399 | 42.72% | 0 | 0.00% | 535 | 57.28% |
In the Wyoming Senate the county is represented by Republican Ogden Driskill since 2011.[17] In the Wyoming House of Representatives it has been represented by Republican Chip Neiman since 2021.[18]
Communities
Towns
- Hulett
- Moorcroft
- Pine Haven
- Sundance (county seat)
Census-designated place
Unincorporated communities
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Crook County, Wyoming
- Wyoming
- List of cities and towns in Wyoming
- List of counties in Wyoming
- Wyoming statistical areas
References
- ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on March 1, 2016. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ Long, John H., ed. (2004). "Wyoming: Individual County Chronologies". Wyoming Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. Archived from the original on August 3, 2015. Retrieved August 19, 2015.
- ISBN 0-87842-204-8.
- ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". US Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ "QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 24, 2024.
- ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
- ^ "Historical Decennial Census Population for Wyoming Counties, Cities, and Towns". Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Division of Economic Analysis. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". US Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2016.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Presidential election of 1932 - Map by counties". geoelections.free.fr. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ The New York Times electoral map (Zoom in on Wyoming)
- ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ "State of Wyoming Legislature|Ogden Driskill". legisweb.state.wy.us. Archived from the original on February 19, 2011. Retrieved April 5, 2018.
- ^ Neiman, Chip (January 12, 2021). "House District 01: Representative Chip Neiman". wyoleg.gov. Archived from the original on January 27, 2021. Retrieved July 20, 2021.
- ^ Colony WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)
- ^ Devils Tower WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)
- ^ Farrall WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)
- ^ Moskee WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)
- ^ New Haven WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)
- ^ Oshoto WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)
- ^ Sand Creek Crossing WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)
- ^ Stroner wY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)
External links
Media related to Crook County, Wyoming at Wikimedia Commons