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==History==
==History==
Campbell County was created on February 21, 1911 with land detached from [[Crook County, Wyoming|Crook County]] and [[Weston County, Wyoming|Weston County]].<ref name=chronology>{{cite web|url= http://historical-county.newberry.org/website/Wyoming/documents/WY_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies |title=Wyoming: Individual County Chronologies |accessdate= 2011-09-06 |author= |last= Long |first= John H. |authorlink= |coauthors= |date= |year= 2006|month= |format= |work= Wyoming Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher= The Newberry Library}}</ref>
Campbell County was created on February 21, 1911 with land detached from [[Crook County, Wyoming|Crook County]] and [[Weston County, Wyoming|Weston County]].<ref name=chronology>{{cite web|url=http://historical-county.newberry.org/website/Wyoming/documents/WY_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies|title=Wyoming: Individual County Chronologies|accessdate=2011-09-06|author=|last=Long|first=John H.|authorlink=|coauthors=|date=|year=2006|month=|format=|work=Wyoming Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The Newberry Library|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718043802/http://historical-county.newberry.org/website/Wyoming/documents/WY_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm#Individual_County_Chronologies|archivedate=2011-07-18|df=}}</ref>


Campbell County was named either for [[John Allen Campbell]], a governor of the [[Wyoming Territory]] or for Robert Campbell, an early trapper, who was a [[fur trader]] associated with [[William Henry Ashley]].<ref>{{cite book | last = Urbanek | first = Mae | title = Wyoming Place Names | publisher = Mountain Press Publishing Company |location= Missoula, MT | year = 1988 | isbn = 0-87842-204-8}}</ref>
Campbell County was named either for [[John Allen Campbell]], a governor of the [[Wyoming Territory]] or for Robert Campbell, an early trapper, who was a [[fur trader]] associated with [[William Henry Ashley]].<ref>{{cite book | last = Urbanek | first = Mae | title = Wyoming Place Names | publisher = Mountain Press Publishing Company |location= Missoula, MT | year = 1988 | isbn = 0-87842-204-8}}</ref>
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===2000 census===
===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 33,698 people, 12,207 households, and 9,008 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 7 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 13,288 housing units at an average density of 3 per square&nbsp;mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.06% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.15% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.93% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.32% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.09% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.12% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.34% from two or more races. 3.53% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 30.3% were of [[German people|German]], 11.4% [[English people|English]], 11.0% [[Irish people|Irish]], 8.5% [[United States|American]] and 6.2% [[norwegian people|Norwegian]] ancestry.
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR8">{{cite web |url=http://factfinder2.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2011-05-14 |title=American FactFinder |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130911234518/http://factfinder2.census.gov/ |archivedate=2013-09-11 |df= }}</ref> of 2000, there were 33,698 people, 12,207 households, and 9,008 families residing in the county. The [[population density]] was 7 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 13,288 housing units at an average density of 3 per square&nbsp;mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.06% [[Race (United States Census)|White]], 0.15% [[Race (United States Census)|Black]] or [[Race (United States Census)|African American]], 0.93% [[Race (United States Census)|Native American]], 0.32% [[Race (United States Census)|Asian]], 0.09% [[Race (United States Census)|Pacific Islander]], 1.12% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.34% from two or more races. 3.53% of the population were [[Race (United States Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Race (United States Census)|Latino]] of any race. 30.3% were of [[German people|German]], 11.4% [[English people|English]], 11.0% [[Irish people|Irish]], 8.5% [[United States|American]] and 6.2% [[norwegian people|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 [[Marriage|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.
There were 12,207 households out of which 43.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.80% were [[Marriage|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.
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==External links==
==External links==
*[https://ccgov.net/ Campbell County Website]
*[https://ccgov.net/ Campbell County Website]
*[http://www.CampbellCountyObserver.net/ Campbell County Observer Website]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110717144545/http://www.campbellcountyobserver.net/ Campbell County Observer Website]
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Campbell County
County
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
Founded1911
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
 • Estimate 
(2016)
48,803
 • Density9.6/sq mi (3.7/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 2010 census, the population was 46,133,[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

Campbell County was created on February 21, 1911 with land detached from Crook County and Weston County.[3]

Campbell County was named either for John Allen Campbell, a governor of the Wyoming Territory or for Robert Campbell, an early trapper, who was a fur trader associated with William Henry Ashley.[4]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total 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

Major highways

National protected area

Demographics

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%
2016 (est.)48,803[6]5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]
1870–2000[8] 2010–2016[1]

2000 census

As of the census[9] of 2000, there were 33,698 people, 12,207 households, and 9,008 families residing in the county. The population density was 7 people per square mile (3/km²). There were 13,288 housing units at an average density of 3 per square mile (1/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.

In 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, 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

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 46,133 people, 17,172 households, and 11,933 families residing in the county.[10] The population density was 9.6 inhabitants per square mile (3.7/km2). There were 18,955 housing units at an average density of 3.9 per square mile (1.5/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

City

Town

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Politics

Presidential Elections Results[14]
Year Republican Democratic Third Parties
2016 86.7% 15,778 7.3% 1,324 6.0% 1,097
2012 85.1% 14,953 12.3% 2,163 2.6% 455
2008 79.7% 13,011 18.3% 2,990 2.0% 319
2004 82.2% 12,415 16.3% 2,464 1.5% 220
2000 81.4% 10,203 15.7% 1,967 3.0% 370
1996 53.7% 6,382 29.2% 3,468 17.2% 2,039
1992 47.4% 5,315 24.2% 2,709 28.4% 3,184
1988 73.6% 6,702 25.1% 2,288 1.3% 122
1984 83.9% 8,387 15.3% 1,525 0.8% 83
1980 73.2% 5,613 18.3% 1,400 8.6% 656
1976 66.2% 3,306 32.4% 1,620 1.4% 69
1972 78.6% 2,953 20.9% 783 0.5% 19
1968 66.7% 1,694 22.0% 558 11.4% 289
1964 57.3% 1,606 42.7% 1,196
1960 64.7% 1,575 35.3% 861
1956 69.2% 1,473 30.8% 656
1952 73.1% 1,823 26.7% 666 0.2% 5
1948 58.0% 1,201 41.3% 856 0.7% 14
1944 62.9% 1,514 37.1% 894
1940 57.6% 1,540 42.2% 1,128 0.3% 7
1936 47.5% 1,322 51.5% 1,435 1.0% 27
1932 39.0% 1,161 58.0% 1,728 3.1% 91
1928 66.5% 1,528 32.4% 744 1.1% 25
1924 52.4% 1,121 27.0% 577 20.7% 443
1920 66.7% 1,027 32.0% 493 1.3% 20
1916 38.6% 448 59.5% 690 1.9% 22
1912 25.1% 186 48.8% 361 26.1% 193

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "State & County QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on 2011-05-31. Retrieved 2011-06-07. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Long, John H. (2006). "Wyoming: Individual County Chronologies". Wyoming Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. Archived from the original on 2011-07-18. Retrieved 2011-09-06. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |month= and |coauthors= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Urbanek, Mae (1988). Wyoming Place Names. Missoula, MT: Mountain Press Publishing Company. ISBN 0-87842-204-8.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. August 22, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2015.
  6. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. Retrieved August 5, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  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. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2011-05-14. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ a b c "DP-1 Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
  11. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
  12. ^ "DP02 SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS IN THE UNITED STATES – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
  13. ^ "DP03 SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2016-01-12.
  14. ^ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS

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