Fort Washakie
Census-designated place in Fremont County, Wyoming
Fort Washakie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fremont County, Wyoming, with 1,650 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 5,571 ft (1,698 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Boulder Flats, 8.8 miles SE.
- 1,650residents (2020 Census)
- 5,571 ftelevation · 1,698 m
- 20.9 sq miland area · 54.1 km²
- 79 / sq mipopulation density
- 82514ZIP code
About Fort Washakie
Fort Washakie (Arapaho: Ce'eyeino'oowu') is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fremont County, Wyoming, United States, within the Wind River Indian Reservation and along U.S. Route 287. The population was 1,759 at the 2010 census. The headquarters for the Eastern Shoshone Tribe is located in Fort Washakie, as well as the Bureau of Indian Affairs agency for the Wind River Indian Reservation.
Fort Washakie is named after nearby Fort Washakie, a U.S. Army post established in 1869 and named after Chief Washakie in 1878. Washakie, Utah is also named for Washakie.
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Living in Fort Washakie
- Median household income
- $36,875
- Median home value
- $92,800
- Median rent
- $519/mo
- Median age
- 29.3
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Fort Washakie had 1,650 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,650 |
|---|---|
| Density | 79 per sq mi (30 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Washakie at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Fremont County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,650 (2020) |
| Land area | 20.89 sq mi (54.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 5,571 ft (1,698 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.0069° N, 108.9204° W |
| ZIP code | 82514 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5628665 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Washakie
- Boulder Flats8.8 mi SE
- Ethete10.0 mi E
- Johnstown13.8 mi NE
- Lander15.5 mi SE
- Hudson18.6 mi E
- Pavillion20.1 mi NE
- Arapahoe23.1 mi E
- Riverton27.3 mi E
- Crowheart27.8 mi NW
- Atlantic City36.2 mi S
- Shoshoni43.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Washakie
What county is Fort Washakie in?
Fort Washakie is in Fremont County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Fort Washakie, WY?
1,650 people lived in Fort Washakie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Washakie, WY?
The ZIP code of Fort Washakie is 82514.
What is the elevation of Fort Washakie?
5,571 feet (1,698 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Washakie?
Boulder Flats (8.8 mi), Ethete (10.0 mi), Johnstown (13.8 mi), Lander (15.5 mi), Hudson (18.6 mi).
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