Pine Haven, Wyoming
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{{Infobox settlement
| official_name = Pine Haven, Wyoming
| settlement_type = Town
| image_skyline = Pine Haven, WY.jpg
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|image_map = File:Crook County Wyoming Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Pine Haven Highlighted 5661610.svg
|mapsize = 260px
|map_caption = Location of Pine Haven in Crook County, Wyoming.
| coordinates = {{coord|44|21|28|N|104|48|38|W|region:US_type:city|display=inline,title}}
| subdivision_type = Country
| subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_type1 = State
| subdivision_name1 = Wyoming
| subdivision_type2 = County
| subdivision_name2 = Crook
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| leader_title = Mayor
| leader_name = Bill Cook
| unit_pref = Imperial
| area_total_km2 = 3.41
| area_total_sq_mi = 1.32
| area_land_km2 = 3.41
| area_land_sq_mi = 1.32
| area_water_km2 = 0.00
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.00
| elevation_ft = 4160
| population_total = 493
| population_as_of = 2020
| population_est = 548
| pop_est_as_of = 2019
| population_density_km2 = 160.65
| population_density_sq_mi = 416.10
| timezone = Mountain (MST)
| utc_offset = -7
| timezone_DST = MDT
| utc_offset_DST = -6
| postal_code_type = ZIP code
| postal_code = 82721
| area_code = 307
| blank_name = FIPS code
| blank_info = 56-61610{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}
| blank1_name = GNIS feature ID
| blank1_info = 1609353{{GNIS|1609353}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.pinehavenwy.govoffice2.com/}}
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Pine Haven is a town in Crook County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 493 at the 2020 census.
The town was founded by a number of families, but Coop and Betty Waters are believed to have made the Pine Haven community take form. {{Cite web |title=Our Town - Pine Haven, Wyoming |url=https://pinehavenwy.govoffice2.com/ourtown#:~:text=Pine%20Haven%20was%20founded%20by,from%20strong%20winds%20and%20storms |access-date=2024-10-07 |website=pinehavenwy.govoffice2.com |language=en}}
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of {{convert|1.31|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=United States Census Bureau |accessdate=December 14, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120112090031/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=January 12, 2012 }}
Demographics
{{US Census population
|1990= 141
|2000= 222
|2010= 490
|2020= 493
|estyear=2019
|estimate=548
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}
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=2010 census=
File:Pine Haven Area Cemetery in Pine Haven, Wyoming.jpg
As of the census{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=December 14, 2012}} of 2010, there were 490 people, 209 households, and 155 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|374.0|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 258 housing units at an average density of {{convert|196.9|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 98.0% White, 1.0% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.0% of the population.
There were 209 households, of which 21.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.9% were married couples living together, 1.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.3% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.8% were non-families. 19.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 2.67.
The median age in the town was 50.5 years. 17.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 41.8% were from 45 to 64; and 16.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 51.0% male and 49.0% female.
=2000 census=
As of the census of 2000, there were 222 people, 102 households, and 68 families residing in the town. The population density was {{convert|169.9|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|people |people}}. There were 157 housing units at an average density of {{convert|120.2|/mi2|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the town was 96.40% White, 1.80% Native American, and 1.80% from two or more races.
There were 102 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 1.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 28.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.18 and the average family size was 2.68.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 17.6% under the age of 18, 2.7% from 18 to 24, 21.6% from 25 to 44, 43.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 107.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 115.3 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $37,250, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $39,583 versus $35,625 for females. The per capita income for the town was $21,014. About 4.6% of families and 4.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.
Education
Public education in the town of Pine Haven is provided by Crook County School District #1. Zoned campuses include Moorcroft Elementary School (grades Kâ6) and Moorcroft Secondary School (grades 7â12).
Public Safety
=Fire Department=
Pine Haven is served by the Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department{{cite web |title=Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Department |url=https://pinehavenwy.govoffice2.com/index.asp?SEC=092B168F-E3F7-4A9B-94B7-FB387994021D&Type=B_BASIC |accessdate=September 27, 2020}} which operates out of a fire station at 24 Waters Drive and provides fire prevention and suppression services to this town. The Fire Chief of this town is Bob Rudichar.
References
External links
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- [http://www.pinehavenwy.govoffice2.com Town website]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20090831114311/http://www.pinehavenchamber.org/ Pine Haven Chamber of Commerce]
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