Veteran, Wyoming Explained

Official Name:Veteran, 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 Km2:3.5
Area Land Km2:3.5
Area Water Km2:0.0
Area Total Sq Mi:1.3
Area Land Sq Mi:1.3
Area Water Sq Mi:0.0
Population As Of:2010
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:23
Population Density Sq Mi:auto
Timezone:Mountain (MST)
Utc Offset:-7
Timezone Dst:MDT
Utc Offset Dst:-6
Elevation M:1292
Elevation Ft:4239
Coordinates:41.9617°N -104.3814°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:82243
Area Code:307
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank Info:56-80285[2]
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1595926[3]

Veteran is a census-designated place (CDP) located in Goshen County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 23 at the 2010 census.

History

Veteran was originally built up chiefly by World War I veterans, hence the name.[4]

Geography

Veteran is located at 41.9617°N -104.3814°W (41.9617, -104.381436).[5]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.3 square miles (3.5 km2), all land.

Demographics

As of the census of 2000, there were 28 people, 11 households, and 8 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 20.9 people per square mile (8.1/km2). There were 16 housing units at an average density of 12.0/sq mi (4.6/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 100.00% White. 0.00% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 11 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 81.8% were married couples living together, and 18.2% were non-families. 18.2% 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 2.55 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 17.9% under the age of 18, 3.6% from 18 to 24, 17.9% from 25 to 44, 39.3% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 52 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 109.1 males.

Education

Public education in the community of Veteran 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 . . 2008-01-31 .
  3. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  4. Book: Moyer. Armond. Moyer. Winifred. The origins of unusual place-names. 1958. Keystone Pub. Associates. 136.
  5. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.