Platte County, Wyoming

Platte County
Platte County Courthouse
Flag of Platte County
Map of Wyoming highlighting Platte County
Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
Map of the United States highlighting Wyoming
Wyoming's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°08′N 104°58′W / 42.13°N 104.96°W / 42.13; -104.96
Country United States
State Wyoming
FoundedFebruary 21, 1911 (authorized)
1913 (organized)
Named forNorth Platte River
SeatWheatland
Largest townWheatland
Area
 • Total2,111 sq mi (5,470 km2)
 • Land2,084 sq mi (5,400 km2)
 • Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,605
 • Density4.1/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websiteplattecountywyoming.com

Platte County is a county located in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 8,605.[1] Its county seat is Wheatland.[2]

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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