Weston County, Wyoming
Weston County: County in Wyoming, United States
About
Weston County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,208 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,743 inhabitants. Its county seat is Newcastle. The county was created 135 years ago in 1889.
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Quick Facts about Weston County
Population : | 6,743 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Wyoming (United States) |
Area : | 6216 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.08% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.92% |
Altitude : | 4,226 feet / 1288 meters |
Capital : | Newcastle |
Establishment : | January 01, 1890 |
Time Zone : | America/Denver |
Local time : | 2/12/2025 - 6:15:58 AM |
Density : | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -6.9% (2010-2020) |
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Geography
Weston County is located at 43°50'26"N 104°34'4"W (43.8404900, -104.5678300). It has 7 neighbors: Campbell County, Custer County, Lawrence County, Pennington County, Converse County, Crook County and Niobrara County.
Weston County map
The largest city of Weston County is Newcastle with a population of 3,314. . See all Weston County cities & populated places.
Weston County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Weston County.
City Name | Population | Title |
---|---|---|
Newcastle | 3,314 | City in Weston County, Wyoming, United States |
Upton | 1,032 | Town in Weston County, Wyoming, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Weston County
Weston County has 7 neighbours.
- Campbell County county in northeastern Wyoming, United States
- Custer County county in South Dakota, United States of America
- Lawrence County county in South Dakota, United States
- Pennington County county in South Dakota, United States of America
- Converse County county in Wyoming, United States
- Crook County county in the northeastern corner of Wyoming, United States
- Niobrara County county in Wyoming, United States
- Newcastle
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Weston County decreased by 6.9% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 7,208 | - | census |
2011 | 7,142 | -0.92% | estimation process |
2012 | 7,077 | -0.92% | estimation process |
2013 | 7,136 | 0.83% | estimation process |
2014 | 7,138 | 0.03% | estimation process |
2015 | 7,208 | 0.97% | estimation process |
2016 | 7,220 | 0.17% | estimation process |
2017 | 6,968 | -3.62% | estimation process |
2018 | 6,924 | -0.64% | estimation process |
2019 | 6,927 | 0.04% | estimation process |
2020 | 6,743 | -2.73% | 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 |