Hawk Springs, Wyoming Explained

Official Name:Hawk Springs, Wyoming
Settlement Type:CDP
Mapsize:260px
Pushpin Map:USA
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in the United States
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2: Goshen
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:4.4
Area Land Km2:4.4
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:1.7
Area Land Sq Mi:1.7
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2010
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:45
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation M:1336
Elevation Ft:4383
Coordinates:41.7847°N -104.2639°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:82217
Area Code:307
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:56-36060[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1589386[3]

Hawk Springs is a census-designated place (CDP) in Goshen County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 45 at the 2010 census.

Hawk Springs State Recreation Area is located 6 miles (9.7 km) southeast of Hawk Springs.

Geography

Hawk Springs is located at 41.7847°N -104.2639°W (41.784703, -104.263877).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 69 people, 27 households, and 15 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 40.5 people per square mile (15.7/km2). There were 40 housing units at an average density of 23.5/sq mi (9.1/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 82.61% White, 17.39% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.39% of the population.

There were 27 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, and 44.4% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.67.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 29.0% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $8,750, and the median income for a family was $0. Males had a median income of $0 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $9,600. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

Education

Public education for the community of Hawk Springs is provided by Goshen County School District #1.

Highways

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status. U.S. Census Bureau. July 13, 2012.
  2. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  4. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.