Powell, Wyoming

Powell is a city in Park County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 6,314 at the 2010 census. Powell is an All-America City and home to Northwest College.

Powell, Wyoming
City
Downtown Powell, Wyoming, July 2015
Location of Powell in Park County, Wyoming.
Powell, Wyoming
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 44°45′32″N 108°45′30″W
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyPark
Government
 • MayorJohn Wetzel
 • City ClerkTiffany Brando
Area
 • Total4.29 sq mi (11.11 km2)
 • Land4.29 sq mi (11.11 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
4,393 ft (1,339 m)
Population
 • Total6,314
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
6,180
 • Density1,440.56/sq mi (556.27/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP code
82435
Area code(s)307
FIPS code56-62450[4]
GNIS feature ID1609143[5]
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Powell was incorporated in 1909.[6] Powell was named for John Wesley Powell, U.S. soldier, geologist and explorer.[7] Powell post office was established January 23, 1908.[8]

In 2013, the area was the subject of a piece of national legislation. The Powell Shooting Range Land Conveyance Act (S. 130; 113th Congress), which was passed by both the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives, would transfer a piece of land from the Bureau of Land Management to the Powell Recreation District for continued use as a shooting range.[9][10]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.25 square miles (11.01 km2), all land.[11]

Powell experiences a desert climate (Köppen BWk) with cold, dry winters and hot, slightly more humid summers.

Climate data for Powell Field Station
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 58
(14)		 69
(21)		 77
(25)		 85
(29)		 93
(34)		 99
(37)		 104
(40)		 102
(39)		 95
(35)		 87
(31)		 75
(24)		 66
(19)		 104
(40)
Average high °F (°C) 29.8
(−1.2)		 37.3
(2.9)		 47.6
(8.7)		 57.8
(14.3)		 67.1
(19.5)		 77.0
(25.0)		 84.2
(29.0)		 83.8
(28.8)		 71.6
(22.0)		 58.8
(14.9)		 42.4
(5.8)		 32.7
(0.4)		 57.5
(14.2)
Daily mean °F (°C) 17.8
(−7.9)		 24.9
(−3.9)		 34.5
(1.4)		 43.9
(6.6)		 54.1
(12.3)		 62.7
(17.1)		 68.6
(20.3)		 67.3
(19.6)		 56.1
(13.4)		 44.1
(6.7)		 30.0
(−1.1)		 20.4
(−6.4)		 43.7
(6.5)
Average low °F (°C) 5.7
(−14.6)		 12.4
(−10.9)		 21.3
(−5.9)		 30.0
(−1.1)		 41.0
(5.0)		 48.4
(9.1)		 53.0
(11.7)		 50.7
(10.4)		 40.5
(4.7)		 29.4
(−1.4)		 17.6
(−8.0)		 8.1
(−13.3)		 29.8
(−1.2)
Record low °F (°C) −27
(−33)		 −33
(−36)		 −15
(−26)		 4
(−16)		 19
(−7)		 32
(0)		 32
(0)		 33
(1)		 16
(−9)		 −5
(−21)		 −18
(−28)		 −34
(−37)		 −34
(−37)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.20
(5.1)		 0.10
(2.5)		 0.31
(7.9)		 0.50
(13)		 1.42
(36)		 1.32
(34)		 1.00
(25)		 0.52
(13)		 0.70
(18)		 0.54
(14)		 0.19
(4.8)		 0.16
(4.1)		 6.96
(177.4)
Source 1: NOAA (normals, 1971–2000)[12]
Source 2: The Weather Channel (Records)[13]

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
19202,463—
19301,156−53.1%
19401,94868.5%
19503,80495.3%
19604,74024.6%
19704,8071.4%
19805,31010.5%
19905,292−0.3%
20005,3731.5%
20106,31417.5%
2019 (est.)6,180[3]−2.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[14]
Heart Mountain and surrounding mountains covered in snow
Carillon with fall foliage

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 6,314 people, 2,463 households, and 1,449 families living in the city. The population density was 1,485.6 inhabitants per square mile (573.6/km2). There were 2,627 housing units at an average density of 618.1 per square mile (238.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White, 0.4% African American, 0.6% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 2.4% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.4% of the population.

There were 2,463 households, of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 41.2% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.93.

The median age in the city was 31.9 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 19% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.8% were from 25 to 44; 20.3% were from 45 to 64; and 16.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.5% male and 51.5% female.

2000 census

As of the census of 2000, there were 5,373 people, 2,083 households, and 1,272 families living in the city.[4] The population density was 1,442.3 people per square mile (556.2/km2). There were 2,249 housing units at an average density of 603.7 per square mile (232.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 95.44% White, 0.13% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.39% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 2.53% from other races, and 1.01% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.81% of the population.

There were 2,083 households, out of which 26.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.1% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.9% were non-families. 31.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.0% under the age of 18, 18.6% from 18 to 24, 22.4% from 25 to 44, 19.5% from 45 to 64, and 18.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $27,364, and the median income for a family was $34,877. Males had a median income of $36,175 versus $21,000 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,518. About 13.5% of families and 20.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.9% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

Powell was originally established as a cattle ranching community. Oil reserves were found in the late-19th century,[15] prompting the CB&Q Railroad (later BNSF), to extend a line into Powell. In the early 20th century, the Homestead Acts and the Shoshone Project contributed greatly to agricultural development in the Bighorn Basin. Mineral extraction and agriculture are still the key industries of Powell, with sugar beets, barley, and pinto beans being the most commonly grown cash crops. Beef production remains an important facet of the Powell economy, as well. When the local department store in Powell closed, the community raised $400,000 and established the Powell Mercantile, a community-owned store.[16]

Government

Powell uses a city council with six councilmembers. As of February 2020, the current mayor of Powell is John Wetzel and the current city clerk is Tiffany Brando.[17]

Education

Powell has a public library, a branch of the Park County Library System.[18]

Public K-12 education is administered by Park County School District No. 1, and includes 4 K-5 elementary schools (one of which is located in Clark, WY), Powell Middle School, Powell High School, and the Shoshone Learning Center, an alternative high school.[19] Northwest College, a public two-year residential college, is located in the Northern portion of Powell.

Media
Northwest College

Newspapers

The Powell Tribune is the local twice-weekly paper, founded in 1909.[20] The Cody Enterprise is also available in Powell.

AM radio

FM radio

Television

Four television stations are available in Powell: KTVQ (CBS) and KULR (NBC) from Billings, KTWO (ABC) of Casper and PBS station K49AI, a local translator for KCWC-DT in Lander.

Notable people

References
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  2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  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 January 31, 2008.
  5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  6. "Powell -- Wyoming Tales and Trailss[sic]". G.B. Dobson. 2004-01-06. Retrieved on 2009-07-20.
  7. Urbanek, Mae (1969) Wyoming Place Names, p. 160. Boulder, Colorado: Johnson Publishing Company.
  8. Gallagher, John S. and Patera, Alan H. (1980) Wyoming Post Offices, 1850−1980, p. 100. Burtonsville, Maryland: The Depot.
  9. "CBO - S. 130". Congressional Budget Office. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  10. "S. 130 - All Actions". United States Congress. Retrieved September 12, 2013.
  11. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 24, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  12. "Climatography of the United States NO.81" (PDF). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 13, 2014. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
  13. "Monthly Averages for Powell, WY". The Weather Channel. Retrieved January 13, 2011.
  14. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  15. https://www.britannica.com/place/Powell
  16. Cortese, Amy (November 12, 2011). "A Town Creates Its Own Department Store". The New York Times. Retrieved November 14, 2011. Community ownership seems to resonate in these days of protest.
  17. "City of Powell Personnel". City of Powell, Wyoming. Retrieved February 19, 2020.
  18. "Wyoming Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  19. https://www.pcsd1.org/Schools
  20. About Us, The Powell Tribune, retrieved November 13, 2014
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