Rawlins
City in Carbon County, Wyoming
Rawlins is a city in Carbon County, Wyoming, with 8,221 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,834 ft (2,083 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sinclair, 5.4 miles E.
- 8,221residents (2020 Census)
- 6,834 ftelevation · 2,083 m
- 8.2 sq miland area · 21.4 km²
- 997 / sq mipopulation density
About Rawlins
Rawlins is a city in Carbon County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 8,221 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Carbon County. It was named for Union General John Aaron Rawlins, who camped in the locality in 1867.
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Living in Rawlins
- Median household income
- $64,773
- Median home value
- $217,100
- Median rent
- $741/mo
- Median age
- 39.7
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Rawlins had 8,221 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,221 |
|---|---|
| Density | 997 per sq mi (385 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rawlins at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Carbon County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,221 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.25 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,834 ft (2,083 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7851° N, 107.2247° W |
| Official website | rawlins-wyoming.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5663900 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rawlins
- Sinclair5.4 mi E
- Saratoga31.4 mi SE
- Hanna34.7 mi E
- Bairoil35.7 mi NW
- Wamsutter39.7 mi W
- Elk Mountain42.4 mi E
- Riverside45.6 mi SE
- Encampment45.6 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Rawlins
What county is Rawlins in?
Rawlins is in Carbon County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Rawlins, WY?
8,221 people lived in Rawlins at the 2020 Census.
What is the elevation of Rawlins?
6,834 feet (2,083 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rawlins?
Sinclair (5.4 mi), Saratoga (31.4 mi), Hanna (34.7 mi), Bairoil (35.7 mi), Wamsutter (39.7 mi).
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