Manville, Wyoming

Manville, Wyoming
Town
Location of Manville in Niobrara County, Wyoming
Coordinates: 42°46′46″N104°36′59″W / 42.77944°N 104.61639°W / 42.77944; -104.61639
Country	United States
State	Wyoming
County	Niobrara
Area [1]
• Total	0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
• Land	0.27 sq mi (0.70 km2)
• Water	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation	5,253 ft (1,601 m)
Population  (2010) [2]
• Total	95
• Estimate  (2019) [3]	87
• Density	319.85/sq mi (123.60/km2)
Time zone	UTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP Code	82227
Area code	307
FIPS code	56-50270 [4]
GNIS feature ID	1591206 [5]
Website	https://www.townofmanville.com/

Manville is a town in Niobrara County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 95 at the 2010 census.

History

A post office called Manville has been in operation since 1887. ^[6] The town was named for H. S. Manville, a cattleman. ^[7]

Geography

Manville is located at 42°46′46″N104°36′59″W / 42.77944°N 104.61639°W / 42.77944; -104.61639 (42.779467, -104.616319). ^[8]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.27 square miles (0.70 km²), all land. ^[9]

Demographics

Historical population

Census	Pop.	Note	%±
1920	584		—
1930	201		−65.6%
1940	240		19.4%
1950	154		−35.8%
1960	124		−19.5%
1970	92		−25.8%
1980	94		2.2%
1990	97		3.2%
2000	101		4.1%
2010	95		−5.9%
2019 (est.)	87	[3]	−8.4%
U.S. Decennial Census

2010 census

As of the census ^[2] of 2010, there were 95 people, 48 households, and 30 families residing in the town. The population density was 351.9 inhabitants per square mile (135.9/km²). There were 55 housing units at an average density of 203.7 per square mile (78.6/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.8% White, 1.1% Native American, and 2.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 48 households, of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 4.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 37.5% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.98 and the average family size was 2.50.

The median age in the town was 55.2 years. 17.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 2.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 16.8% were from 25 to 44; 24.2% were from 45 to 64; and 38.9% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 54.7% male and 45.3% female.

2000 census

As of the census ^[4] of 2000, there were 101 people, 49 households, and 32 families residing in the town. The population density was 357.8 people per square mile (139.3/km²). There were 54 housing units at an average density of 191.3 per square mile (74.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 100.00% White.

There were 49 households, out of which 18.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 4.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.7% were non-families. 28.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.52.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.8% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 16.8% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 34.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 58 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $15,833, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the town was $11,386. There were 10.5% of families and 13.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including no people under eighteen and 26.7% of those over 64.

Education

Public education in the town of Manville is provided by Niobrara County School District #1. Schools serving the town include Lusk Elementary/Middle School (grades K-6) and Niobrara County High School (grades 7–12).

See also

• List of municipalities in Wyoming

References

1. "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
2. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 14, 2012.
3. "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
4. "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
5. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
6. "Niobrara County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
7. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 97.
8. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
9. "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on January 25, 2012. Retrieved December 14, 2012.

External links

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