Crook County, Wyoming

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Crook County, Wyoming
County
CountryUnited States
StateWyoming
Founded1875
County seatSundance
Area
 • Total2,865 sq mi (7,420 km2)
 • Land2,854 sq mi (7,390 km2)
 • Water11 sq mi (30 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total7,181
 • Density2.5/sq mi (0.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)


Crook County is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,181. Its county seat is Sundance. The county was created in 1875 and organized in 1888.

History[edit | edit source]

Crook County was named for George Crook, a general in the United States Army who served during the American Civil War and the Indian Wars. The county was established in 1875, and its boundaries were defined by the Wyoming Territorial Legislature.

Geography[edit | edit source]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,865 square miles (7,420 km²), of which 2,854 square miles (7,390 km²) is land and 11 square miles (28 km²) (0.4%) is water.

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Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 7,181 people, 3,000 households, and 2,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 2.5 inhabitants per square mile (0.97/km²).

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Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Crook County is primarily based on agriculture, tourism, and mining. The Black Hills region attracts tourists for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities.

Education[edit | edit source]

Crook County is served by Crook County School District #1, which provides public education to the area's students.

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