Lander, Wyoming
Lander: City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
About
Lander is a city located in the county of Fremont in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,487 and a population density of 308 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 7,467 inhabitants.
The city was created 135 years ago in 1889.
Quick Facts about Lander
| Population : | 7,467 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wyoming (United States) |
| County : | Fremont County |
| Postal code : | 82520 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 307 |
| Area : | 24.3 km2 |
| Named for : | Frederick W. Lander |
| Altitude : | 5,358 feet / 1633 meters |
| Capital city : | Lander is capital of Fremont County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1890 (135 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 08:57:45 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 307 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lander is located at 42°49'59"N 108°43'50"W (42.8330100, -108.7306700).
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- Official Website
Official website of Lander
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Lander decreased by 0.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,487 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,678 | 2.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,768 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,796 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,726 | -0.91% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,644 | -1.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,615 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,547 | -0.9% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,505 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,458 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,467 | 0.12% | estimation process |
Schools in Lander
College & universities near Lander, WY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240514 | Central Wyoming College | Riverton (WY) | 82501 |
Other cities in Fremont County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fremont County , WY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Riverton | 10,819 | City in Freemont County, Wyoming |
| Fort Washakie | 1,759 | Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming |
| Arapahoe | 1,656 | Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming |
| Ethete | 1,553 | Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming |
| Dubois | 965 | Town of the United States |
| Shoshoni | 648 | Town of the United States |
| Hudson | 443 | Town in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States |
| Pavillion | 230 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Lander distances to largest Wyoming cities
