Grover, Wyoming Explained

Official Name:Grover, Wyoming
Settlement Type:Census-designated place
Mapsize:250x200px
Pushpin Map:USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Wyoming
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Lincoln
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:2.2
Area Land Km2:2.2
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:0.9
Area Land Sq Mi:0.9
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2020
Population Total:481
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation M:1874
Elevation Ft:6148
Coordinates:42.7931°N -110.9319°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:83122
Area Code:307
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:56-34030[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1600129[2]

Grover is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 481 at the 2020 census.

History

The first settlement at Grover was made in 1885.[3] A post office called Grover has been in operation since 1889.[4] The community was named after Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States.

Geography

Grover is located at 42.7931°N -110.9319°W (42.793051, -110.931862).[5] It is located in Star Valley, a grassland valley surrounded by forested mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.9 square mile (2.2 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 137 people, 48 households, and 38 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 159.0 people per square mile (61.5/km2). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 65.0/sq mi (25.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.35% White, 0.73% Asian, and 2.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.92% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.2% were married couples living together, and 20.8% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 15.3% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $34,250. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,687. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

Public education in the community of Grover is provided by Lincoln County School District #2.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website . . 2008-01-31 .
  2. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  3. Book: The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10 . 1918 . 184.
  4. Web site: Post Offices . 22 January 2018.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.