| Official Name: | Alcova, Wyoming |
| Settlement Type: | CDP |
| Mapsize: | 250px |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Wyoming |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Natrona |
| Unit Pref: | Imperial |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 1.25 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 1.2 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.04 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Total: | 34 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | auto |
| Timezone: | Mountain (MST) |
| Utc Offset: | -7 |
| Timezone Dst: | MDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -6 |
| Elevation M: | 1637 |
| Elevation Ft: | 5371 |
| Coordinates: | 42.5525°N -106.7164°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 82620 |
| Area Code: | 307 |
| Blank Name: | FIPS code |
| Blank Info: | 56-01115[1] |
| Blank1 Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank1 Info: | 1584732[2] |
Alcova is a census-designated place (CDP) in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States. It is part of the Casper, Wyoming Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 34 at the 2020 census. Wyoming's center of population is located in the small Town of Alcova.[3] Alcova and the nearby reservoir, Alcova Lake, are popular vacation spots with many seasonal residents.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.25 square miles (3.2 km), of which 1.21 square miles (3.1 km) was land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km) (3.0%) was water.[4]
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Alcova has a semi-arid climate, abbreviated "BSk" on climate maps.[5]
At the 2000 census there were 20 people, 7 households, and 7 families in the CDP. The population density was 70.7 people per square mile (27.6/km). There were 15 housing units at an average density of 53.0/sq mi (20.7/km). The racial makeup of the CDP was 90.00% White, 5.00% African American and 5.00% Asian.Of the 7 households 42.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 85.7% were married couples living together, and 0.0% were non-families. No households were one person and none had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 2.86.
The age distribution was 25.0% under the age of 18, 10.0% from 18 to 24, 15.0% from 25 to 44, 30.0% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% 65 or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.
The median household income was $102,264 and the median family income was $102,264. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $27,432. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.
There is a small elementary school located in the Town of Alcova called Alcova Elementary School. It is a small rural school with a single classroom.[6]