Encampment, WY is a small rural town located in the Medicine Bow Mountains of Carbon County, Wyoming. With a population of just 297 people and a population density of 265 people per square mile, Encampment offers all the benefits of a relaxed mountain lifestyle. Popular local businesses include Stone Creek Bar & Grill, The Sawmill Saloon, and High Country Crafts and Produce. Year round outdoor activities such as snow sports, hiking, camping and hunting are popular pastimes for locals and visitors alike. Local organizations such as The Encampment Senior Center and Encampment Public Library provide an array of services to area residents. Additionally, Encampment hosts several annual sporting events including the Sheep Mountain XC Ski Race and the Encampment Golf Classic tournament.
The population in Encampment is 297. There are 186 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Encampment is 49.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Encampment is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Encampment
- 53.7% are married
- 21.7% are divorced
- 15.6% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Encampment
- 97.1% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander