Grover, Wyoming

Grover, Wyoming
Census-designated place
Location of Grover, Wyoming
Grover, Wyoming Location in the United States
Coordinates: 42°47′35″N110°55′55″W / 42.79306°N 110.93194°W / 42.79306; -110.93194
Country	United States
State	Wyoming
County	Lincoln
Area
• Total	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2)
• Land	0.9 sq mi (2.2 km2)
• Water	0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation	6,148 ft (1,874 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	481
• Density	530/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code	83122
Area code	307
FIPS code	56-34030 [1]
GNIS feature ID	1600129 [2]

Grover is a census-designated place (CDP) in Lincoln County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 481 at the 2020 census.

History

The first settlement at Grover was made in 1885. ^[3] A post office called Grover has been in operation since 1889. ^[4] The community was named after Grover Cleveland, 22nd and 24th President of the United States. ^[3]

Geography

Grover is located at 42°47′35″N110°55′55″W / 42.79306°N 110.93194°W / 42.79306; -110.93194 (42.793051, -110.931862). ^[5] It is located in Star Valley, a grassland valley surrounded by forested mountains.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 0.9 square mile (2.2 km²), all land.

Demographics

As of the census ^[1] of 2000, there were 137 people, 48 households, and 38 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 159.0 people per square mile (61.5/km²). There were 56 housing units at an average density of 65.0/sq mi (25.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 96.35% White, 0.73% Asian, and 2.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.92% of the population.

There were 48 households, out of which 43.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 79.2% were married couples living together, and 20.8% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.32.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 27.7% under the age of 18, 15.3% from 18 to 24, 20.4% from 25 to 44, 25.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $32,500, and the median income for a family was $34,250. Males had a median income of $29,375 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $15,687. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

Education

Public education in the community of Grover is provided by Lincoln County School District #2. ^[6]

References

1. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau . Retrieved January 31, 2008.
2. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. The Utah Genealogical and Historical Magazine, Volumes 9-10. 1918. p. 184.
4. "Post Offices" . Retrieved January 22, 2018.
5. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
6. "2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Lincoln County, WY" (PDF). U.S. Census Bureau. p. 1 (PDF p. 2/3). Retrieved December 6, 2024. - Text list