Weston, WY County is a small, rural county located in the northeast corner of Wyoming. With a population of only 6,891 it has a population density of only 3 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses consist of Weston County Real Estate LLC, Weston County Shopko Pharmacy, and Weston County True Value Hardware Store. Year-round outdoor activities include hunting, fishing, camping, hiking trails at Medicine Lodge State Archaeological Site, and camping at Edness K Wilkins State Park. There are also many other organizations that serve the community such as the Weston County Senior Citizens Center which offers social services for elderly residents and provides activities to help keep seniors active. Lastly, local sporting events include the annual Turkey Day Rodeo held each November and special high school sports tournaments like the state championship basketball tournament which is hosted by Tongue River High School every year.
The population in Weston County is 6,891. There are 3 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Weston County is 43.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Weston County is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Weston County
- 55.3% are married
- 12.0% are divorced
- 29.2% are married with children
- 14.2% have children, but are single
Race in Weston County
- 91.6% are White
- 0.5% are Black
- 4.3% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.1% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander