Hartville, Wyoming

Hartville is a town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 62 at the 2010 census.

Hartville, Wyoming
Town
Location of Hartville in Platte County, Wyoming.
Hartville, Wyoming Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°19′36″N 104°43′40″W
Country	United States
State	Wyoming
County	Platte
Area [1]
• Total	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km^2)
• Land	0.26 sq mi (0.67 km^2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km^2)
Elevation	4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Population  (2010)[2]
• Total	62
• Estimate  (2019)[3]	60
• Density	231.66/sq mi (89.39/km^2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	82215
Area code(s)	307
FIPS code	56-35625[4]
GNIS feature ID	1589354[5]
Website	www.hartvillewyoming.com

History

During the Old West period, Hartville was the scene of multiple shootings. Many of the victims were cowboys and are buried at the town's Boot Hill.[6]

Geography

Hartville is located at 42°19′36″N 104°43′40″W (42.326783, -104.727790).[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km²), all of it land.[8]

Demographics

Historical population
Census	Pop.		%±
1910	235		—
1920	138		−41.3%
1930	189		37.0%
1940	179		−5.3%
1950	229		27.9%
1960	177		−22.7%
1970	246		39.0%
1980	149		−39.4%
1990	78		−47.7%
2000	76		−2.6%
2010	62		−18.4%
Est. 2019	60	[3]	−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 62 people, 32 households, and 16 families residing in the town. The population density was 248.0 inhabitants per square mile (95.8/km²). There were 45 housing units at an average density of 180.0 per square mile (69.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.0% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.5% of the population.

There were 32 households, of which 12.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.9% were married couples living together, 3.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 50.0% were non-families. 40.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.94 and the average family size was 2.69.

The median age in the town was 56 years. 12.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 0.0% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 38.7% were from 45 to 64; and 29% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 53.2% male and 46.8% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 76 people, 35 households, and 22 families residing in the town. The population density was 272.2 people per square mile (104.8/km²). There were 52 housing units at an average density of 186.2 per square mile (71.7/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89.47% White, 6.58% from other races, and 3.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 22.37% of the population.

There were 35 households, out of which 25.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.1% were non-families. 37.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.82.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 1.3% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 34.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $25,000, and the median income for a family was $13,750. Males had a median income of $26,667 versus $0 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,116. There were 36.4% of families and 28.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 35.3% of under eighteens and 20.0% of those over 64.

Education

Public education in the town of Hartville is provided by Platte County School District #2. Campuses serving the town include Guernsey-Sunrise Elementary School (grades K-6) and Guernsey-Sunrise Junior/Senior High School (grades 7-12).

Highways

• WYO 270 (Hartville Hwy.) - north-south route through Hartville, connects to U.S. Hwy 26 five miles south of Hartville.
• WYO 317 (Lake Shore Dr.) - runs west out of Hartville to Guernsey State Park.
• WYO 318 (Sunrise Rd.) - runs east from Hartville to Sunrise.

Notable natives

• Larry Birleffi, longtime University of Wyoming sports announcer
• Dante Testolin, businessman, grocery store owner, family man.

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-14.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-01. Retrieved 2016-07-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
7. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
8. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-14.

External links

• Official website