Osage is a census-designated place (CDP) in Weston County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 151 at the 2020 census. The CDP is named after the town of Osage, which is included within its boundaries. The CDP was established by the United States Census Bureau in time for the 2000 census.

Osage, Wyoming
Location in Weston County and the state of Wyoming.
Location in Weston County and the state of Wyoming.
Osage, Wyoming is located in the United States
Osage, Wyoming
Osage, Wyoming
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°58′59″N 104°25′27″W / 43.98306°N 104.42417°W / 43.98306; -104.42417
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyWeston
Area
 • Total1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2)
 • Land1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
4,321 ft (1,317 m)
Population
 • Total151
 • Density79/sq mi (30/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
82723
Area code307
FIPS code56-58680[2]
GNIS feature ID1601947[3]

Geography

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Osage is located at 43°58′59″N 104°25′27″W / 43.98306°N 104.42417°W / 43.98306; -104.42417 (43.982948, -104.424145).[4]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), all land.[5]

Demographics

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Baroid Clay Spur Bentonite Mill, Clay Spur Siding, 1989. This plant opened in 1928 and closed in the 1970s.[6]

As of the census[2] of 2000, there were 215 people, 101 households, and 61 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 111.0 people per square mile (42.8/km2). There were 124 housing units at an average density of 64.0/sq mi (24.7/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.74% White, 2.79% Native American, and 0.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.93% of the population.

There were 101 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.5% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.6% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.08 and the average family size was 2.62.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 19.5% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 24.7% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $25,096, and the median income for a family was $28,000. Males had a median income of $51,250 versus $20,917 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $24,974. About 9.5% of families and 12.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.1% of those 65 or over.

Education

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Public education in the community of Osage is provided by Weston County School District #1.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2010 City Population and Housing Occupancy Status". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved July 13, 2012.[dead link]
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  5. ^ "2010 Wyoming Place Names". U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on April 11, 2011. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  6. ^ Clay Spur bentonite plant
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