Powell, Wyoming | |
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 Location of Powell in Park County, Wyoming. | |
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| Coordinates:44°45′32″N108°45′30″W / 44.75889°N 108.75833°W /44.75889; -108.75833 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Park |
| Area | |
• Total | 4.29 sq mi (11.11 km2) |
| • Land | 4.29 sq mi (11.11 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 4,393 ft (1,339 m) |
| Population | |
• Total | 6,419 |
| • Density | 1,440.7/sq mi (556.27/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code | 82435 |
| Area code | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-62450[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2411481[2] |
| Website | www |
Powell (/pæl/) is a city inPark County,Wyoming, United States.[2] The population was 6,419 at the2020 census. Powell is anAll-America City and home toNorthwest College.
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Powell was incorporated in 1909.[5] Powell was named forJohn Wesley Powell, U.S. soldier, geologist and explorer.[6] Powellpost office was established January 23, 1908.[7]
In 2013, the area was the subject of a piece of national legislation. ThePowell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act (S. 130; 113th Congress), which was passed by both theUnited States Senate and theUnited States House of Representatives, would transfer a piece of land from theBureau of Land Management to the Powell Recreation District for continued use as a shooting range.[8][9]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 2,463 | — | |
| 1930 | 1,156 | −53.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,948 | 68.5% | |
| 1950 | 3,804 | 95.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,740 | 24.6% | |
| 1970 | 4,807 | 1.4% | |
| 1980 | 5,310 | 10.5% | |
| 1990 | 5,292 | −0.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,373 | 1.5% | |
| 2010 | 6,314 | 17.5% | |
| 2020 | 6,419 | 1.7% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 6,488 | 1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[10] | |||
As of thecensus[3] of 2010, there were 6,314 people, 2,463 households, and 1,449 families living in the city. Thepopulation density was 1,485.6 inhabitants per square mile (573.6/km2). There were 2,627 housing units at an average density of 618.1 units per square mile (238.6 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7%White, 0.4%African American, 0.6%Native American, 1.2%Asian, 2.4% fromother races, and 1.7% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 9.4% of the population.
There were 2,463 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% weremarried couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.93.
The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 19% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
As of thecensus of 2000, there were 5,373 people, 2,083 households, and 1,272 families living in the city.[4] Thepopulation density was 1,442.3 people per square mile (556.9 people/km2). There were 2,249 housing units at an average density of 603.7 units per square mile (233.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.44%White, 0.13%African American, 0.47%Native American, 0.39%Asian, 0.04%Pacific Islander, 2.53% fromother races, and 1.01% from two or more races.Hispanic orLatino of any race were 6.81% of the population.
There were 2,083 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% weremarried couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.89.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 18.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,364, and the median income for a family was $34,877. Males had a median income of $36,175 versus $21,000 for females. Theper capita income for the city was $14,518. About 13.5% of families and 20.3% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.
According to theUnited States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.25 square miles (11.01 km2), all land.[11]
According to theKöppen Climate Classification system, Powell has acold desert climate, abbreviated "BWk" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Powell was 104 °F (40 °C) on June 10, 1988, and July 16, 2002, while the coldest temperature recorded was −34 °F (−37 °C) on December 22, 1990.[12]
| Climate data for Powell, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1907–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 64 (18) | 69 (21) | 78 (26) | 87 (31) | 95 (35) | 104 (40) | 104 (40) | 102 (39) | 98 (37) | 88 (31) | 76 (24) | 69 (21) | 104 (40) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 52.4 (11.3) | 55.5 (13.1) | 68.5 (20.3) | 78.5 (25.8) | 84.8 (29.3) | 92.4 (33.6) | 96.5 (35.8) | 95.6 (35.3) | 90.9 (32.7) | 79.4 (26.3) | 64.4 (18.0) | 54.6 (12.6) | 97.5 (36.4) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 31.5 (−0.3) | 35.9 (2.2) | 48.3 (9.1) | 56.9 (13.8) | 65.9 (18.8) | 76.0 (24.4) | 85.2 (29.6) | 83.7 (28.7) | 73.0 (22.8) | 57.6 (14.2) | 43.1 (6.2) | 32.6 (0.3) | 57.5 (14.2) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 18.8 (−7.3) | 23.0 (−5.0) | 33.9 (1.1) | 42.6 (5.9) | 52.8 (11.6) | 61.6 (16.4) | 68.8 (20.4) | 66.7 (19.3) | 56.9 (13.8) | 43.4 (6.3) | 30.0 (−1.1) | 20.4 (−6.4) | 43.2 (6.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 6.1 (−14.4) | 10.1 (−12.2) | 19.6 (−6.9) | 28.4 (−2.0) | 39.6 (4.2) | 47.1 (8.4) | 52.4 (11.3) | 49.7 (9.8) | 40.8 (4.9) | 29.2 (−1.6) | 17.0 (−8.3) | 8.2 (−13.2) | 29.0 (−1.7) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −12.4 (−24.7) | −7.1 (−21.7) | 3.4 (−15.9) | 15.4 (−9.2) | 26.8 (−2.9) | 37.5 (3.1) | 44.0 (6.7) | 40.4 (4.7) | 29.3 (−1.5) | 14.4 (−9.8) | 0.2 (−17.7) | −7.8 (−22.1) | −17.4 (−27.4) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −32 (−36) | −36 (−38) | −22 (−30) | −14 (−26) | 14 (−10) | 28 (−2) | 30 (−1) | 26 (−3) | 12 (−11) | −5 (−21) | −21 (−29) | −34 (−37) | −36 (−38) |
| Averageprecipitation inches (mm) | 0.18 (4.6) | 0.18 (4.6) | 0.26 (6.6) | 0.57 (14) | 1.22 (31) | 1.33 (34) | 0.77 (20) | 0.42 (11) | 0.76 (19) | 0.70 (18) | 0.21 (5.3) | 0.10 (2.5) | 6.70 (170) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 2.6 (6.6) | 1.8 (4.6) | 1.7 (4.3) | 0.8 (2.0) | 0.1 (0.25) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 0.0 (0.0) | 1.1 (2.8) | 1.6 (4.1) | 1.5 (3.8) | 11.2 (28.45) |
| Average precipitation days(≥ 0.01 in) | 3.0 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 5.9 | 8.6 | 8.0 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 2.8 | 57.4 |
| Average snowy days(≥ 0.1 in) | 2.3 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 10.9 |
| Source 1: NOAA[13] | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service[12] | |||||||||||||
Powell was originally established as a cattle ranching community. Oil reserves were found in the late-19th century,[14] prompting theCB&Q Railroad (laterBNSF), to extend a line into Powell. In the early 20th century, theHomestead Acts and theShoshone Project contributed greatly to agricultural development in theBighorn Basin. Mineral extraction and agriculture are still the key industries of Powell, with sugar beets, barley, and pinto beans being the most commonly grown cash crops. Beef production remains an important facet of the Powell economy, as well.When the local department store in Powell closed, the community raised $400,000 and established the Powell Mercantile, acommunity-owned store.[15]
Powell uses a city council with six councilmembers. As of February 2020, the current mayor of Powell is John Wetzel and the current city clerk is Tiffany Brando.[16]
Powell has apublic library, a branch of the Park County Library System.[17]
Public K–12 education is administered by Park County School District No. 1, and includes 4 K–5 elementary schools (one of which is located inClark, WY), Powell Middle School, Powell High School, and the Shoshone Learning Center, an alternative high school.[18]Northwest College, a public two-year residential college, is located in the Northern portion of Powell. Several 4-year degrees are available at Northwest through theUniversity of Wyoming's extended campus.
ThePowell Tribune is the local twice-weekly paper, founded in 1909.[19] TheCody Enterprise andBillings Gazette are also available in Powell.
Four television stations are available in Powell:KTVQ (CBS) andKULR (NBC) fromBillings,KTWO (ABC) ofCasper andPBS stationK19LM-D, a local translator forKCWC-DT inLander.
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