Niobrara County, Wyoming
Niobrara County: county in Wyoming, United States
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Niobrara County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,484. After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,275 inhabitants. Its county seat is Lusk. The county was created 115 years ago in 1910.
County Snapshot
Niobrara County at a glance
Niobrara County currently has 3 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
3
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Wyoming counties
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LuskPopulation 1,474
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Niobrara County
| Population | 2,275 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wyoming (United States) |
| Area | 6806 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.07% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.93% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.0565,-104.4754 |
| Named for | Niobrara River |
| Altitude | 4,426 feet / 1349 meters |
| Capital | Lusk |
| Establishment | January 01, 1911 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 20:08:13 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -9.19% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Niobrara County is located at 43°3'23"N 104°28'31"W (43.0565000, -104.4753800). It has 7 neighbors: Platte County, Sioux County, Custer County, Fall River County, Converse County, Goshen County and Weston County.
Niobrara County map
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The largest city of Niobrara County is Lusk with a population of 1,474. Other cities include, Manville population 83 and Van Tassell population 17. See all Niobrara County cities & populated places.
Niobrara County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Niobrara County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lusk | 1,474 | Town in Wyoming |
| Manville | 83 | Town of the United States |
| Van Tassell | 17 | Town of the United States |
Official website of Niobrara County
Official Website- Lusk
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Niobrara County decreased by 9.19% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,484 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,483 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,478 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,544 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,488 | -2.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,496 | 0.32% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,468 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,392 | -3.18% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,400 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,356 | -1.87% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,275 | -3.56% | estimation process |
People born in Niobrara County (1)
cooperative extension agent Alvin D. Kilmer was born in Niobrara County
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|---|---|---|
| Laramie County | 100,595 | County in the southeastern corner of Wyoming, United States |
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