Powder Horn

Census-designated place in Sheridan County, Wyoming

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Powder Horn is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Sheridan County, Wyoming, with 682 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,045 ft (1,233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Big Horn, 1.5 miles SW.

About Powder Horn

Powder Horn is a golf course community and census-designated place (CDP) in Sheridan County, Wyoming, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 682.

The community is in south-central Sheridan County, bordered to the southwest by Big Horn and 7 miles (11 km) south of Sheridan, the county seat. The community is in the valley of Little Goose Creek, which flows north to join Big Goose Creek in Sheridan, forming Goose Creek, which in turn is a north-flowing tributary of the Tongue River, leading to the Yellowstone River in Montana.

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Living in Powder Horn

Median household income
$110,096
Median home value
$949,800
Median age
49.7
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Powder Horn, WY population

Powder Horn had 682 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census682
Density356 per sq mi (137 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Powder Horn at a glance

StateWyoming (WY)
CountySheridan County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population682 (2020)
Land area1.92 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Elevation4,045 ft (1,233 m)
Coordinates44.6912° N, 106.9727° W
ZIP code82842
Census code (GEOID)5662269

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Powder Horn

What county is Powder Horn in?

Powder Horn is in Sheridan County, Wyoming.

What is the population of Powder Horn, WY?

682 people lived in Powder Horn at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Powder Horn, WY?

The ZIP code of Powder Horn is 82842.

What is the elevation of Powder Horn?

4,045 feet (1,233 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Powder Horn?

Big Horn (1.5 mi), Sheridan (7.3 mi), Story (8.7 mi), Ranchester (17.7 mi), Dayton (19.0 mi).

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