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词条 Lincoln County, Wyoming
释义

  1. History

  2. Geography

     Adjacent counties  National protected areas 

  3. Demographics

     2000 census  2010 census  2014 American Community Survey 

  4. Education

  5. Communities

     City  Towns  Census-designated places  Unincorporated communities 

  6. Politics

  7. See also

  8. References

  9. External links

{{Infobox U.S. County
| county = Lincoln County
| state = Wyoming
| seal =
| founded = 21 February 1911 (authorized)
1913 (organized)
| seat wl = Kemmerer
| largest city = Kemmerer
| area_total_sq_mi = 4095
| area_land_sq_mi = 4076
| area_water_sq_mi = 19
| area percentage = 0.5%
| census estimate yr = 2017
| pop = 19,265[1]
| density_sq_mi = 4.7
| web = www.lcwy.org
| ex image = Kemmerer WY - Lincoln County Courthouse.jpg
| ex image cap = Lincoln County Courthouse (Kemmerer)
| time zone = Mountain
| district = At-large
| named for = Abraham Lincoln
}}

Lincoln County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 18,106.[2] Its county seat is Kemmerer.[3] Its western border abuts the east border of the state of Utah.

History

Lincoln County was created February 21, 1911, with land detached from Uinta County. Its government was organized in 1913.[4]

The county was named for Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States.[5]

In 1921, portions of Lincoln County were annexed to create Sublette County and Teton County, leaving Lincoln County with its present borders.

Geography

According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of {{convert|4095|sqmi}}, of which {{convert|4076|sqmi}} is land and {{convert|19|sqmi}} (0.5%) is water.[6]

Adjacent counties

{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
  • Teton County – north
  • Sublette County – northeast
  • Sweetwater County – east
  • Uinta County – south
  • Rich County, Utah – southwest
  • Bear Lake County, Idaho – west
  • Caribou County, Idaho – northwest
  • Bonneville County, Idaho – northwest
{{div col end}}

National protected areas

{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
  • Bridger-Teton National Forest (part)
  • Caribou-Targhee National Forest (part)
  • Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge
  • Fossil Butte National Monument
{{div col end}}

Demographics

{{US Census population
|1920= 12487
|1930= 10894
|1940= 10296
|1950= 9023
|1960= 9018
|1970= 8640
|1980= 12177
|1990= 12625
|2000= 14573
|2010= 18106
|estyear=2017
|estimate=19265
|estref=[7]
|align-fn=center
|footnote=US Decennial Census[8]
1870–2000[9] 2010–2016[2]
}}

2000 census

As of the 2000 United States Census,[10] there were 14,573 people, 5,266 households, and 3,949 families in the county. The population density was 4 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 6,831 housing units at an average density of 2 per square mile (1/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.15% White, 0.10% Black or African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.71% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. 2.16% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 29.0% were of English, 14.6% German, 9.5% American and 6.1% Irish ancestry.

There were 5,266 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 5.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.23.

The county population contained 30.9% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 24.2% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 102.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.3 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $40,794, and the median income for a family was $44,919. Males had a median income of $37,353 versus $20,928 for females. The per capita income for the county was $17,533. About 6.4% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

2010 census

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 18,106 people, 6,861 households, and 4,957 families in the county.[11] The population density was {{convert|4.4|PD/sqmi}}. There were 8,946 housing units at an average density of {{convert|2.2|/sqmi}}.[12] The racial makeup of the county was 95.4% white, 0.8% American Indian, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% black or African American, 2.0% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 4.3% of the population.[11] In terms of ancestry, 25.7% were English, 20.1% were American, 19.2% were German, 7.5% were Irish, and 5.0% were Italian.[13]

Of the 6,861 households, 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.2% were married couples living together, 5.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 27.8% were non-families, and 22.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.11. The median age was 37.4 years.[11]

The median income for a household in the county was $57,794 and the median income for a family was $65,347. Males had a median income of $49,087 versus $30,539 for females. The per capita income for the county was $24,421. About 4.6% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 6.2% of those age 65 or over.[14]

2014 American Community Survey

According to the 2014 American Community Survey, the largest ancestries/ethnicities in Lincoln County, Wyoming were:

  • 27.3% were of English ancestry
  • 17.9% were of German ancestry
  • 10.6% were of "American" ancestry
  • 7.5% were of Irish ancestry
  • 4.2% were of Italian ancestry.[15]

Education

There are two school districts in the county, Lincoln County School District Number 1,[16] which includes Kemmerer High School, and Lincoln County School District Number 2,[17] which includes Star Valley High School.[18]

Communities

City

  • Kemmerer (county seat)

Towns

{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
  • Afton
  • Alpine
  • Cokeville
  • Diamondville
  • La Barge
  • Opal
  • Star Valley Ranch
  • Thayne
{{div col end}}

Census-designated places

{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
  • Alpine Northeast
  • Alpine Northwest
  • Auburn
  • Bedford
  • Etna
  • Fairview
  • Fontenelle
  • Freedom
  • Grover
  • Nordic
  • Oakley
  • Osmond
  • Smoot
  • Taylor
  • Turnerville
{{div col end}}

Unincorporated communities

{{div col|colwidth=22em}}
  • Alpine Junction[19]
  • Border Junction
  • Frontier
  • Hamsfork[20]
  • Sage
{{div col end}}

Politics

Lincoln County voters are reliably Republican. In only one national election since 1948 has the county selected the Democratic Party nominee.

{{Hidden begin
|titlestyle = background:#ccccff;
|title = Presidential elections results
}}
Presidential elections results[21]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
76.4% 6,77911.2% 991
82.9% 7,1442.2% 187
75.7% 6,4853.0% 260
81.2% 6,4231.6% 127
79.1% 5,4153.6% 246
57.6% 3,76414.8% 969
45.1% 2,59530.1% 1,732
66.1% 3,2371.4% 68
78.3% 3,8540.9% 46
72.7% 3,4124.7% 219
60.9% 2,4640.6% 25
67.1% 2,4596.5% 238
57.0% 2,0308.0% 285
44.3% 1,811
50.8% 2,010
59.2% 2,264
57.6% 2,321
46.3% 1,7302.2% 83
43.5% 1,649
38.3% 1,7650.0% 1
33.1% 1,3760.9% 37
41.8% 1,6731.5% 58
56.6% 2,2170.4% 15
48.3% 1,49333.1% 1,025
61.1% 2,0434.5% 149
36.1% 1,4263.8% 152
42.3% 1,43027.2% 920
{{Hidden end}}

See also

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

References

1. ^[https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/lincolncountywyoming/PST045216 Quick Facts - 2017 Estimate]
2. ^{{cite web|title=State & County QuickFacts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/56/56023.html|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=January 25, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/60ADx5xB1?url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/56/56023.html|archivedate=July 14, 2011}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.naco.org/Counties/Pages/FindACounty.aspx|accessdate=7 June 2011|title=Find a County|publisher=National Association of Counties}}
4. ^{{cite web|url=http://publications.newberry.org/ahcbp/documents/WY_Individual_County_Chronologies.htm|title=Wyoming: Individual County Chronologies|website=Wyoming Atlas of Historical County Boundaries|publisher=The Newberry Library|editor-last=Long|editor-first=John H.|date=2004|accessdate=August 19, 2015}}
5. ^{{cite book|last=Urbanek|first=Mae|title=Wyoming Place Names|publisher=Mountain Press Pub. Co.|location=Missoula MT|year=1988|isbn=0-87842-204-8}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/counties_list_56.txt|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=August 18, 2015|date=August 22, 2012|title=2010 Census Gazetteer Files}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2016.html|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|accessdate=June 9, 2017}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/prod/www/decennial.html|title=US Decennial Census|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=August 18, 2015}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://eadiv.state.wy.us/demog_data/pop2000/cntycity_hist.htm|title=Historical Decennial Census Population for Wyoming Counties, Cities, and Towns|publisher=Wyoming Department of Administration & Information, Division of Economic Analysis|accessdate=January 25, 2014}}
10. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder2.census.gov|publisher=US Census Bureau|accessdate=14 May 2011|title=American FactFinder}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/DPDP1/0500000US56023|title=Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics: 2010 Demographic Profile Data|accessdate=12 January 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_SF1/GCTPH1.CY07/0500000US56023|accessdate=12 January 2016|title=Population, Housing Units, Area, and Density: 2010 - County|publisher=US Census Bureau}}
13. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP02/0500000US56023|title=Selected Social Characteristics in the US – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|accessdate=12 January 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau}}
14. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/10_5YR/DP03/0500000US56023|title=Selected Economic Characteristics – 2006-2010 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates|accessdate=12 January 2016|publisher=US Census Bureau}}
15. ^{{cite web|url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/ACS/14_5YR/DP02/0500000US56023|title=American FactFinder - Results|first=US Census|last=Bureau|website=Factfinder.census.gov|accessdate=9 January 2018}}
16. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.lcsd1.k12.wy.us/|title=Lincoln County School District - Home|website=Lcsd1.k12.wy.us|accessdate=9 January 2018}}
17. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.lcsd2.org/|title=Lincoln County School District #2 – We Make It Possible|website=Lcsd2.org|accessdate=9 January 2018}}
18. ^[https://web.archive.org/web/20000817180440/http://www.svhs.lcsd2.org/ Star Valley High School website].
19. ^[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Alpine+Junction,+WY+83128/@43.1724209,-111.0272993,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!1m7!3m6!1s0x875716fb35fa28c7:0x982daf1a9bd2cd88!2sLincoln+County,+WY!3b1!8m2!3d42.0703294!4d-110.5215459!3m4!1s0x5353500c6a8989c1:0x26c8470ec74944fb!8m2!3d43.1723842!4d-111.0185623 Alpine Junction WY Google Maps (accessed 11 January 2019)]
20. ^[https://www.google.com/maps/place/Hamsfork,+WY+83101/@42.0267378,-110.5673695,15z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8756cfad6af84b5b:0x923f7cd1a6291c7d!8m2!3d42.0267387!4d-110.5586147 Hamsfork WY Google Maps (accessed 11 January 2019)]
21. ^{{cite web|url=http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS|title=Atlas of US Presidential Elections|first=David|last=Leip|website=uselectionatlas.org|accessdate=9 January 2018}}

External links

{{commons category|Lincoln County, Wyoming}}
  • Star Valley Wyoming in Lincoln County
{{Geographic Location
|Centre = Lincoln County
|North = Teton County
|Northeast = Sublette County
|East = Sweetwater County
|South = Uinta County
|Southwest = Rich County, Utah
|West = Bear Lake County, Idaho
|Northwest = Bonneville County, Idaho and Caribou County, Idaho
}}{{Lincoln County, Wyoming}}{{Wyoming}}{{coord|42.26|-110.70|display=title|type:adm2nd_region:US-WY_source:UScensus1990}}

3 : Lincoln County, Wyoming|1913 establishments in Wyoming|Populated places established in 1913

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