Hot Springs County
Hot Springs County, Wyoming
Thermopolis, WY 82443
Phone: (307) 864-3515
Fax: (307) 864-3333
www.hscounty.com
In west-central WY; created Feb 9, 1911 from Fremont, Johnson, and Big Horn counties. Name Origin: For the hot springs located in the county seat
Area (sq mi):: 2006.21 (land 2003.89; water 2.32) Population per square mile: 2.30
Population 2005: 4,537 State rank: 22 Population change: 2000-20005 -7.10%; 1990-2000 1.50% Population 2000: 4,882 (White 94.50%; Black or African American 0.30%; Hispanic or Latino 2.40%; Asian 0.20%; Other 3.40%). Foreign born: 1.30%. Median age: 44.20
Income 2000: per capita $16,858; median household $29,888; Population below poverty level: 10.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,496-$28,312
Unemployment (2004): 3.90% Unemployment change (from 2000): -0.40% Median travel time to work: 14.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 11.80%
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