Platte County, Wyoming
Platte County: county in Wyoming, United States
About
Platte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2010 census, the population was 8,667 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 8,578 inhabitants. Its county seat is Wheatland. The county was created 113 years ago in 1912.
County Snapshot
Platte County at a glance
Platte County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
5
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
WheatlandPopulation 3,522
Top linked places
Quick Facts about Platte County
| Population | 8,578 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wyoming (United States) |
| Different from | Platte County, Platte County |
| Area | 5467 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 1.3% |
| Land as percent of area | 98.7% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 42.1331,-104.9658 |
| Named for | North Platte River |
| Capital | Wheatland |
| Establishment | January 01, 1913 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 04:54:12 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -1.04% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 23℉ Partly Cloudy 7-days weather |
Geography
Platte County is located at 42°7'59"N 104°57'57"W (42.1330500, -104.9658200). It has 5 neighbors: Albany County, Converse County, Goshen County, Laramie County and Niobrara County.
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The largest city of Platte County is Wheatland with a population of 3,522. Other cities include, Guernsey population 1,143, Glendo population 208, Chugwater population 203 and Hartville population 60. See all Platte County cities & populated places.
Platte County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Platte County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Wheatland | 3,522 | Town in Wyoming, United States |
| Guernsey | 1,143 | Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States of America |
| Glendo | 208 | Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States |
| Chugwater | 203 | Town of the United States |
| Hartville | 60 | Town in Platte County, Wyoming, United States |
Weather
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 0 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Platte County
Official Website- Wheatland
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Platte County decreased by 1.04% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,667 | - | census |
| 2011 | 8,697 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 8,729 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 8,710 | -0.22% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 8,775 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,798 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,662 | -1.57% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,541 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 8,516 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 8,393 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 8,578 | 2.16% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Platte County, Missouri county in Wyoming, United States with a population of 106,532 people.
- Platte County, Nebraska county in Nebraska, United States with a population of 33,364 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 |