Washakie County, Wyoming
Washakie County: County in Wyoming, United States
About
Washakie County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,533 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,760 inhabitants. Its county seat is Worland. The county was created 112 years ago in 1912.
Quick Facts about Washakie County
| Population : | 7,760 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wyoming (United States) |
| Area : | 5809 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.8% |
| Named for : | Washakie |
| Altitude : | 4,767 feet / 1453 meters |
| Capital : | Worland |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1913 |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 09:32:38 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -9.96% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Washakie County is located at 43°54'18"N 107°40'58"W (43.9050000, -107.6828600). It has 5 neighbors: Johnson County, Big Horn County, Fremont County, Hot Springs County and Natrona County.
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The largest city of Washakie County is Worland with a population of 4,994. . See all Washakie County cities & populated places.
Washakie County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washakie County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Worland | 4,994 | City in Wyoming, United States |
| Ten Sleep | 250 | Town in Washakie County, Wyoming, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Washakie County
Washakie County has 5 neighbours.
- Johnson County county in Wyoming, United States
- Big Horn County county in northern Wyoming, United States
- Fremont County county in western Wyoming, United States
- Hot Springs County county in Wyoming, United States
- Natrona County county in Wyoming, United States
- Worland
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Washakie County decreased by 9.96% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,533 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,449 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,409 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,413 | 0.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,273 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,278 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,165 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,010 | -1.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,877 | -1.69% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,805 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,760 | -0.58% | estimation process |
Wyoming Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Laramie County | 100,595 | County in the southeastern corner of Wyoming, United States |
| Natrona County | 80,815 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Cheyenne | 64,742 | The most populous city in Laramie County, Wyoming. |
| Casper | 58,498 | The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming. |
| Campbell County | 46,676 | County in northeastern Wyoming, United States |
| Sweetwater County | 42,673 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Fremont County | 39,317 | County in western Wyoming, United States |
| Albany County | 38,950 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Laramie | 32,661 | City in and county seat of Albany County, Wyoming, United States |
| Gillette | 32,220 | City in Campbell County, Wyoming, United States |
| Sheridan County | 30,863 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Park County | 29,331 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Teton County | 23,497 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Rock Springs | 22,943 | City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States |
| Lincoln County | 20,253 | County in Wyoming, United States |
| Uinta County | 20,215 | County in Wyoming, United States |
