Elk Mountain, Wyoming
Town
Aerial photo of Elk Mountain, looking northeast
Aerial photo of Elk Mountain, looking northeast
Location of Elk Mountain in Carbon County, Wyoming.
Location of Elk Mountain in Carbon County, Wyoming.
Elk Mountain, Wyoming is located in the United States
Elk Mountain, Wyoming
Elk Mountain, Wyoming
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 41°41′11″N 106°24′52″W / 41.68639°N 106.41444°W / 41.68639; -106.41444
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
CountyCarbon
Government
 • MayorMorgan Irene (Republican)
Area
[1]
 • Total0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
 • Land0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
7,264 ft (2,214 m)
Population
 (2020)[2]
 • Total150
 • Estimate 
(2023)[3]
158
 • Density667.87/sq mi (258.22/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
82324
Area code307
FIPS code56-24025[4]
GNIS feature ID1588236[5]

Elk Mountain is a town in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 150 at the 2020 census. The town shares its name with a mountain 7 miles (11 km) to its southwest.

Geography

Elk Mountain is located at 41°41′11″N 106°24′52″W / 41.68639°N 106.41444°W / 41.68639; -106.41444 (41.686517, −106.414535).[6]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2), all land.[7]

Climate

Climate data for Elk Mountain, Wyoming, 1991–2020 normals
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 34.7
(1.5)		 36.5
(2.5)		 44.5
(6.9)		 52.1
(11.2)		 62.1
(16.7)		 74.6
(23.7)		 82.2
(27.9)		 80.0
(26.7)		 71.3
(21.8)		 58.0
(14.4)		 44.2
(6.8)		 35.0
(1.7)		 56.3
(13.5)
Daily mean °F (°C) 24.6
(−4.1)		 25.8
(−3.4)		 33.5
(0.8)		 39.8
(4.3)		 48.8
(9.3)		 58.9
(14.9)		 65.9
(18.8)		 63.9
(17.7)		 55.8
(13.2)		 44.6
(7.0)		 33.2
(0.7)		 24.9
(−3.9)		 43.3
(6.3)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 14.6
(−9.7)		 15.0
(−9.4)		 22.5
(−5.3)		 27.5
(−2.5)		 35.5
(1.9)		 43.1
(6.2)		 49.6
(9.8)		 47.7
(8.7)		 40.2
(4.6)		 31.3
(−0.4)		 22.2
(−5.4)		 14.8
(−9.6)		 30.3
(−0.9)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.67
(17)		 0.80
(20)		 1.27
(32)		 1.54
(39)		 1.78
(45)		 1.05
(27)		 0.86
(22)		 0.74
(19)		 1.10
(28)		 1.32
(34)		 0.89
(23)		 0.90
(23)		 12.92
(329)
Average snowfall inches (cm) 9.0
(23)		 15.1
(38)		 13.2
(34)		 17.0
(43)		 5.1
(13)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.0
(0.0)		 0.4
(1.0)		 11.6
(29)		 9.4
(24)		 12.5
(32)		 93.3
(237)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 5.0 5.4 5.6 7.5 6.9 4.2 4.1 3.8 4.4 5.0 5.4 6.2 63.5
Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 3.3 4.2 3.6 4.4 1.3 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.3 2.0 3.0 4.8 26.9
Source: NOAA[8]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
191098—
192089−9.2%
193054−39.3%
194010798.1%
195019683.2%
1960190−3.1%
1970127−33.2%
1980338166.1%
1990174−48.5%
200019210.3%
2010191−0.5%
2020150−21.5%
2023 (est.)158[3]5.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2020 census

As of the census[2] of 2020, there were 150 people, 69 households, and 53 families residing in the town. The population density was 682.1 inhabitants per square mile (263.4/km2). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 389.3 per square mile (150.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.7% White, 1.0% African American, and 0.5% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 69 households, of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 71.9% were married couples living together, 1.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.9% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.9% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.55.

The median age in the town was 49 years. 18.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 3.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 22.7% were from 25 to 44; 33.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 50.2% male and 49.2% female.

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 191 people, 76 households, and 58 families residing in the town. The population density was 682.1 inhabitants per square mile (263.4/km2). There were 109 housing units at an average density of 389.3 per square mile (150.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.4% White, 1.0% African American, and 0.5% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.5% of the population.

There were 76 households, of which 28.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 72.4% were married couples living together, 1.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 23.7% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.95.

The median age in the town was 45.1 years. 20.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 32% were from 45 to 64; and 18.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 49.2% male and 50.8% female.

2000 census

Elk Mountain Bridge

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 192 people, 74 households, and 52 families residing in the town. The population density was 676.5 people per square mile (264.8/km2). There were 116 housing units at an average density of 408.7 per square mile (160.0/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.83% White, 1.04% Native American, 2.08% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.21% of the population.

There were 74 households, out of which 35.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 28.4% 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 2.59 and the average family size was 3.17.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 4.2% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 120.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,313, and the median income for a family was $46,042. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,463. None of the families and 4.3% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.

Education

Public education in the town of Elk Mountain is provided by Carbon County School District #2. Zoned campuses include Elk Mountain Elementary School (grades K-6) and H.E.M. Junior/Senior High School (grades 7–12).

Elk Mountain has a public library, a branch of the Carbon County Library System.[10]

Government

Elk Mountain's current system of government is mayor-council government. 4 council members are headed by the office of the Mayor. The current mayor of the town is Morgan Irene (Republican) whom took office in early January 2011 with a narrow victory against Rick Christopherson.[11]

List of Former/Current Mayors

1. Barbara Bonner (Republican)/ In office from 1994 to 2007

2. Rick Christopherson (Democrat)/ In office from 2007 to 2011

3. Morgan Irene (Republican)/ In office from 2011–present

References

  1. ↑ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  3. 1 2 "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. 1 2 "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. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
  8. ↑ "NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access". NOAA. Retrieved July 2, 2022.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  10. ↑ "Wyoming Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Retrieved June 13, 2019.
  11. ↑ "Elk Mountain gets new mayor after second election". Billings Gazette. Associated Press. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
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