Crook County, Wyoming




































































Crook County, Wyoming

Sundancebank.jpg
Sundance State Bank Building


Flag of Crook County, Wyoming
Flag

Map of Wyoming highlighting Crook County
Location in the U.S. state of Wyoming

Map of the United States highlighting Wyoming
Wyoming's location in the U.S.
Founded 8 December 1875 (authorized)
1888 (organized)
Named for George Crook
Seat Sundance
Largest town Sundance
Area
 • Total 2,865 sq mi (7,420 km2)
 • Land 2,854 sq mi (7,392 km2)
 • Water 11 sq mi (28 km2), 0.4%
Population (est.)
 • (2016) 7,464
 • Density 2.5/sq mi (1.0/km2)
Congressional district At-large
Time zone
Mountain: UTC−7/−6
Website www.crookcounty.wy.gov



Buffalo on the range in Crook County


Crook County is a county in the northeastern section of the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 7,083,[1] making it the third-least populous county in Wyoming. Its county seat is Sundance.[2]




Contents






  • 1 History


  • 2 Geography


    • 2.1 Major highways


    • 2.2 Adjacent counties


    • 2.3 National protected areas




  • 3 Demographics


    • 3.1 2000 census


    • 3.2 2010 census




  • 4 Politics


  • 5 Communities


    • 5.1 Towns


    • 5.2 Census-designated place


    • 5.3 Unincorporated communities




  • 6 See also


  • 7 References





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 Brigadier General George Crook, an army commander during the Indian Wars.[4] In 1890, Crook County lost territory when Weston County was created. Campbell County was formed with land ceded by Crook County in 1911.



Geography


According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,865 square miles (7,420 km2), of which 2,854 square miles (7,390 km2) is land and 11 square miles (28 km2) (0.4%) is water.[5] The lowest point in the state of Wyoming is located on the Belle Fourche River in Crook County, where it flows out of Wyoming and into South Dakota.


Devils Tower National Monument is located in the Bear Lodge Mountains in Crook County.





Devils Tower


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








  • I-90.svg Interstate 90


  • US 14.svg U.S. Highway 14


  • US 16.svg U.S. Highway 16


  • US 212.svg U.S. Highway 212


  • WY-24.svg Wyoming Highway 24


  • WY-51.svg Wyoming Highway 51


  • WY-111.svg Wyoming Highway 111


  • WY-112.svg Wyoming Highway 112


  • WY-113.svg Wyoming Highway 113


  • WY-116.svg Wyoming Highway 116


  • WY-585.svg Wyoming Highway 585


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





































































































Historical population
Census Pop.
%±
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%
Est. 2016 7,464 [6] 5.4%
US Decennial Census[7]
1870–2000[8] 2010–2016[1]


2000 census


As of the 2000 United States Census,[9] of 2000, there were 5,887 people, 2,308 households, and 1,645 families in the county. The population density was 2 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 2,935 housing units at an average density of 1.0 per square mile (0.4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.86% White, 0.05% Black or African American, 1.02% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 0.75% from two or more races. 0.92% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 34.1% were of German, 14.6% English, 7.8% Irish and 6.8% American ancestry.


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 2010 United States Census, there were 7,083 people, 2,921 households, and 2,016 families in the county.[10] The population density was 2.5 inhabitants per square mile (0.97/km2). There were 3,595 housing units at an average density of 1.3 per square mile (0.50/km2).[11] The racial makeup of the county was 97.2% white, 0.7% American Indian, 0.2% black or African American, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.0% of the population.[10] In terms of ancestry, 38.8% were German, 16.5% were English, 14.5% were Irish, 9.5% were Swedish, and 3.8% were American.[12]


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 poverty line, including 10.8% of those under age 18 and 8.0% of those age 65 or over.[13]



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.



Presidential elections results













































































































































































































Presidential elections results[16]
Year
Republican
Democratic
Third parties

2016
87.5% 3,348
 7.1% 273
 5.4% 205

2012
84.4% 3,109
 11.6% 426
 4.1% 150

2008
80.6% 2,967
 16.6% 612
 2.8% 104

2004
83.5% 2,836
 14.8% 501
 1.7% 59

2000
83.6% 2,289
 13.2% 361
 3.2% 88

1996
60.9% 1,698
 23.4% 651
 15.7% 438

1992
51.3% 1,377
 21.2% 568
 27.5% 738

1988
76.3% 1,939
 21.8% 553
 1.9% 48

1984
83.0% 2,286
 16.3% 450
 0.7% 18

1980
79.0% 1,909
 17.1% 413
 3.9% 94

1976
67.2% 1,438
 30.5% 653
 2.2% 48

1972
83.4% 1,760
 16.1% 339
 0.5% 11

1968
71.6% 1,240
 18.4% 318
 10.1% 175

1964
60.9% 1,214
 39.1% 780

1960
72.8% 1,537
 27.2% 573

1956
72.8% 1,139
 27.2% 426

1952
79.8% 1,734
 19.5% 423
 0.7% 16

1948
61.6% 1,166
 37.6% 712
 0.7% 14

1944
64.3% 1,244
 35.7% 690

1940
60.9% 1,359
 38.9% 869
 0.2% 5

1936
51.8% 1,218
 46.3% 1,088
 1.9% 44

1932
 44.0% 1,062
54.6% 1,317
 1.4% 34

1928
71.4% 1,466
 28.4% 582
 0.2% 5

1924
54.5% 978
 26.1% 468
 19.4% 349

1920
67.2% 934
 32.5% 451
 0.3% 4

1916
 40.5% 846
56.6% 1,181
 2.9% 60

1912
 27.0% 505
38.8% 726
 34.3% 641

1908
54.5% 1,068
 40.7% 799
 4.8% 94

1904
64.3% 984
 31.0% 475
 4.7% 72

1900
56.6% 692
 43.4% 531

1896
 47.7% 524
51.8% 569
 0.6% 6

1892
 42.7% 399

57.3% 535



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 Tyler Lindholm since 2015.[18]



Communities



Towns




  • Hulett

  • Moorcroft

  • Pine Haven


  • Sundance (county seat)




Census-designated place


  • Beulah


Unincorporated communities




  • Aladdin

  • Alva

  • Colony[19]

  • Devils Tower[20]

  • Farrall[21]

  • Moskee[22]

  • New Haven[23]

  • Oshoto[24]

  • Sand Creek Crossing[25]

  • Stroner[26]




See also


  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Crook County, Wyoming


References





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  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.


  3. ^ Long, John H., ed. (2004). "Wyoming: Individual County Chronologies". Wyoming Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. The Newberry Library. Retrieved August 19, 2015.


  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. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.


  7. ^ "US Decennial Census". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on May 12, 2015. 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. ^ "American FactFinder". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on September 11, 2013. Retrieved 14 May 2011.


  10. ^ abc "Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 January 2016.


  11. ^ "Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 January 2016.


  12. ^ "Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 January 2016.


  13. ^ "Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates". US Census Bureau. Retrieved 12 January 2016.


  14. ^ "Presidential election of 1932 - Map by counties". geoelections.free.fr. Retrieved 5 April 2018.


  15. ^ The New York Times electoral map (Zoom in on Wyoming)


  16. ^ Leip, David. "Atlas of US Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved 5 April 2018.


  17. ^ "State of Wyoming Legislature|Ogden Driskill". legisweb.state.wy.us. Retrieved 5 April 2018.


  18. ^ "State of Wyoming Legislature|Tyler Lindholm". legisweb.state.wy.us. Retrieved 5 April 2018.


  19. ^ Colony WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)


  20. ^ Devils Tower WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)


  21. ^ Farrall WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)


  22. ^ Moskee WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)


  23. ^ New Haven WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)


  24. ^ Oshoto WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)


  25. ^ Sand Creek Crossing WY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)


  26. ^ Stroner wY Google Maps (accessed 10 January 2019)










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