Big Horn County, Wyoming
Big Horn County: county in northern Wyoming, United States
About
Big Horn County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 11,668 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 11,575 inhabitants. Its county seat is Basin. The county was created 129 years ago in 1896.
County Snapshot
Big Horn County at a glance
Big Horn County currently has 9 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
9
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Wyoming counties
23
Open related pagesLargest city
LovellPopulation 2,327
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Big Horn County
| Population | 11,575 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wyoming (United States) |
| Different from | Big Horn County |
| Area | 8162 km2 |
| Official name | Big Horn County |
| Water as percent of area | 0.7% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.3% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.5268,-107.9952 |
| Named for | Big Horn Mountains |
| Capital | Basin |
| Establishment | January 01, 1897 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 21:27:01 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.8% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Big Horn County is located at 44°31'37"N 107°59'43"W (44.5268200, -107.9952100). It has 5 neighbors: Johnson County, Big Horn County, Carbon County, Sheridan County and Washakie County.
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The largest city of Big Horn County is Lovell with a population of 2,327. Other cities include, Greybull population 1,797, Basin population 1,257, Cowley population 747 and Byron population 592. See all Big Horn County cities & populated places.
Big Horn County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Big Horn County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lovell | 2,327 | Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States |
| Greybull | 1,797 | Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming |
| Basin | 1,257 | Town and county seat of Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States |
| Cowley | 747 | Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming |
| Byron | 592 | Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States |
| Burlington | 343 | Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States |
| Deaver | 178 | Town in Big Horn County, Utah |
| Frannie | 156 | Town of the United States |
| Manderson | 112 | Town in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States |
Official website of Big Horn County
Official Website- Basin
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Big Horn County decreased by 0.8% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 11,461 | - | estimation process |
| 2010 | 11,668 | 1.77% | census |
| 2011 | 11,722 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 11,758 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 11,936 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 11,853 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 11,945 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 11,941 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 11,859 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 11,877 | 0.15% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,790 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,575 | -1.86% | estimation process |
People born in Big Horn County (2)
People born in Big Horn County, including rower Monica Tranel-Michini, nurse and Native activist Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail, .
More notable people
Other places with the same name (1)
- Big Horn County, Montana county in southeastern Montana, United States with a population of 13,063 people.
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 |