Sweeney Ranch, Wyoming Explained

Official Name:Sweeney Ranch, Wyoming
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Wyoming#USA
Pushpin Label Position:top
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within the state of Wyoming
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Wyoming
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Sweetwater
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:21.0
Area Land Km2:21.0
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:8.1
Area Land Sq Mi:8.1
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2000
Population Total:17
Population Density Km2:0.8
Population Density Sq Mi:2.1
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation Ft:6697
Coordinates:41.4731°N -109.0144°W
Area Code:307
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:56-75137[1]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1853213

Sweeney Ranch is an unincorporated community in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 17 at the 2000 census, when it was a census-designated place (CDP).

Geography

Sweeney Ranch is located at 41.4731°N -109.0144°W (41.473176, -109.014468).[2]

According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2000 the CDP had a total area of 8.1 square miles (21.0 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 17 people, 6 households, and 4 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 2.1 people per square mile (0.8/km2). There were 7 housing units at an average density of 0.9/sq mi (0.3/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White.

There were 6 households, out of which 33.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 66.7% were married couples living together, 16.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 16.7% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and none had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the CDP the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 17.6% from 18 to 24, 11.8% from 25 to 44, 52.9% from 45 to 64, . The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $31,250, and the median income for a family was $0. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $31,000. None of the population or the families were below the poverty line.

Education

Public education in the community of Sweeney Ranch is provided by two school districts - Sweetwater County School District #1 and Sweetwater County School District #2.

References

  1. Web site: U.S. Census website. United States Census Bureau. 2008-01-31.
  2. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.