Casper, Wyoming
Casper: The most populous city in Natrona County, Wyoming. It is located on the North Platte River in eastern Wyoming. Casper is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center and the Casper College Museum.
About
Casper is a city located in the county of Natrona in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population at the 2010 census was 55,316 and a population density of 797 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 58,498 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Casper
| Population : | 58,498 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wyoming (United States) |
| County : | Natrona County |
| Postal code : | 82604 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 307 |
| Area : | 69.42 km2 |
| Altitude : | 5,118 feet / 1560 meters |
| Capital city : | Casper is capital of Natrona County |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 01:39:04 (18th December 2024) |
| Density : | 843 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 5.44% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Casper is located at 42°51'60"N 106°18'47"W (42.8666300, -106.3130800).
Casper map
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- Official Website
Official website of Casper
Demographics
The population of Casper increased by 5.44% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1880 | 40 | - | 25407 |
| 1890 | 544 | 92.65% | 25407 |
| 1900 | 883 | 38.39% | 25407 |
| 1910 | 2,639 | 66.54% | 25407 |
| 2010 | 55,316 | 95.23% | census |
| 2011 | 56,092 | 1.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 57,684 | 2.76% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 59,487 | 3.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 59,673 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 60,014 | 0.57% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 58,933 | -1.83% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 57,851 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 57,515 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 57,931 | 0.72% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 58,498 | 0.97% | estimation process |
Other Places in Casper
1 Casper City Hall
200 N David St, Casper, WY 82601 ➦ Show Map
☎ +13072358400 🔗 Url
2 Housing & Community Development
200 N David St #203, Casper, WY 82601 ➦ Show Map
☎ +13072358241 🔗 Url
3 City of Casper Parks Department
200 N David St, Casper, WY 82601 ➦ Show Map
☎ +13072358283 🔗 Url
4 Casper Human Resources
200 N David St, Casper, WY 82601 ➦ Show Map
☎ +13072358344 🔗 Url
5 US Agricultural Department
5800 Enterprise Dr, Casper, WY 82609, United States ➦ Show Map
☎ +13072615436 🔗 Url
People born in Casper (61)
People born in Casper, including political writer and speechwriter Matthew Scully, Second Lady of the United States 2001–2009, writer and pundit Lynne Cheney, student and murder victim Matthew Shepard, .
List
- Tom Coburn (medical doctor, politician (1948-2020)) he was born in 14/03/1948
- Anne Gorsuch Burford (American politician and attorney (1942-2004)) she was born in 21/04/1942
- Douglas M. Fraser (United States general) he was born in 16/04/1953
- Jim J. Bullock (actor) he was born in 09/02/1955
- Marlan Scully (American physicist) he was born in 03/08/1939
- Larry Clapp (Wyoming lawyer and politician) he was born in 04/10/1946
- Alexandra Ivy (American novelist) she was born in 14/04/1961
- Tom Browning (American baseball player) he was born in 28/04/1960
- Paul Baxley (American stunt coordinator (1923-2011)) he was born in 24/09/1923
- Zane Beadles (American football player, offensive lineman) he was born in 19/11/1986
- Floyd Volker (basketball player) he was born in 21/06/1921
- Bill Thompson (Wyoming politician, born 1937) he was born in 11/08/1937
- Bullet Baker (American football player and coach (1901-1961)) he was born in 06/11/1901
- Casey Bramlet (American football player) he was born in 02/04/1981
- Cheri Gerou (American politician) she was born in 02/03/1956
- Craig Baynham (American football player) he was born in 24/07/1944
- Dan Spillner (American baseball player) he was born in 27/11/1951
- James L. Herdt (9th MCPON of the US Navy) he was born in 12/02/1947
Schools in Casper
College & universities near Casper, WY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240505 | Casper College | Casper (WY) | 82601-4699 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Casper, WY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAS | Casper, Wyoming | 123 West E St. | BUS |
| DGS | Douglas, Wyoming | 628 East Richards St. | BUS |
Post offices near Casper
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Casper Post Office | Casper (WY) | 82601 |
| Casper Post Office | Casper (WY) | 82609 |
| Evansvill Post Office | Evansville (WY) | 82636 |
| Mill Post Office | Mills (WY) | 82644 |
| Glenrock Post Office | Glenrock (WY) | 82637 |
Other cities in Natrona County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Natrona County , WY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Mills | 4,077 | Town in Wyoming, United States |
| Evansville | 3,004 | Town in Wyoming |
| Bar Nunn | 2,870 | Town of the United States |
| Mountain View | 1,225 | Town in Uinta County, Wyoming, United States |
| Midwest | 395 | Town of the United States |
| Edgerton | 206 | Town in Natrona County, Wyoming, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Casper distances to largest Wyoming cities
