Sweetwater County, county in Wyoming, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 42,673 inhabitants. The county was created 157 years ago in 1867. Its county seat is Green River.
There are 7 city/town in Sweetwater County, WY. The largest city of Sweetwater County is Rock Springs with a population of 22,943. Other cities include, Green River population 11,788, North Rock Springs population 2,207, Wamsutter population 467, Superior population 312
Green River, River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River
North Rock Springs, Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Sweetwater County is located in southwestern Wyoming. Some of the notable cities and towns in Sweetwater County include:
Rock Springs - Rock Springs is the largest city and county seat of Sweetwater County. It had a population of 23,036 as of 2020. Rock Springs was founded as a railroad town and is still a Union Pacific hub today.
Green River - Green River is a city located southeast of Rock Springs along the Green River. It had a population of 12,051 as of 2020. Key attractions include the Green River Museum and the Green Belt Trails.
Wamsutter - Wamsutter is a town located northeast of Rock Springs along Interstate 80. It had a population of 451 as of 2020. The area has coal mining and oil and gas operations.
Superior - Superior is a small town north of Green River near the Bridger National Forest. It had a population of 151 as of 2020.
Granger - Granger is an unincorporated community along US Route 30 west of Green River. It was a historic railroad town.
In summary, Sweetwater County consists of small towns focused around Rock Springs and Green River as the economic centers, largely driven by mining and railroad activity in southwestern Wyoming.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sweetwater County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Bairoil | Town of the United States | 97 |
Granger | Town in Wyoming | 128 |
Green River | River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River | 11,788 |
North Rock Springs | Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming | 2,207 |
Rock Springs | City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States | 22,943 |
Superior | Town of the United States | 312 |
Wamsutter | Town of the United States | 467 |