Platte County, Wyoming

Platte County: County in Wyoming, United States

About

Platte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,667 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,578 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wheatland. The county was created 112 years ago in 1912.

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Location of Platte County on Wyoming map.

Quick Facts about Platte County

Population : 8,578 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Wyoming (United States)
Different from : Platte County, Platte County
Area : 5467 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.3%
Land as percent of area : 98.7%
Named for : North Platte River
Capital : Wheatland
Establishment : January 01, 1913
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 09:47:12 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -1.04% (2010-2020)
Platte County Courthouse image
Platte County Courthouse
Platte County Courthouse image
Platte County Courthouse image

Geography

Platte County is located at 42°7'59"N 104°57'57"W (42.1330500, -104.9658200). It has 5 neighbors: Albany County, Converse County, Goshen County, Laramie County and Niobrara County.

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Platte County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Platte County.

City Name Population Title
Wheatland 3,522 Town in Wyoming, United States
Guernsey 1,143 Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States of America
Glendo 208 Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States
Chugwater 203 Town of the United States
Hartville 60 Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States

Platte County has 5 neighbours.

  • Wheatland

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Platte County decreased by 1.04% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 8,667 - census
2011 8,697 0.34% estimation process
2012 8,729 0.37% estimation process
2013 8,710 -0.22% estimation process
2014 8,775 0.74% estimation process
2015 8,798 0.26% estimation process
2016 8,662 -1.57% estimation process
2017 8,541 -1.42% estimation process
2018 8,516 -0.29% estimation process
2019 8,393 -1.47% estimation process
2020 8,578 2.16% estimation process

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