Shell
Census-designated place in Big Horn County, Wyoming
Shell is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Big Horn County, Wyoming, with 74 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,219 ft (1,286 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Greybull, 13.8 miles W.
- 74residents (2020 Census)
- 4,219 ftelevation · 1,286 m
- 1.1 sq miland area · 3.0 km²
- 65 / sq mipopulation density
- 82441ZIP code
About Shell
Shell is a census-designated place (CDP) in Big Horn County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 83 at the 2010 Census.
The community is named for the abundance of fossil shells located in the area. Nearby exposed formations such as the Cloverly Formation and the Morrison Formation have yielded numerous fossils of dinosaurs and other animals. Located to the west of the town is the Red Gulch Dinosaur Tracksite, a rare collection of dinosaur tracks from the Jurassic period.
Shell is home to the Iowa State University geology field station.
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Shell had 74 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 74 |
|---|---|
| Density | 65 per sq mi (25 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Shell at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Big Horn County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 74 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.14 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,219 ft (1,286 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5345° N, 107.7845° W |
| ZIP code | 82441 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5669700 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Shell
- Greybull13.8 mi W
- Basin16.8 mi SW
- Manderson20.3 mi SW
- Hyattville21.4 mi SE
- Burlington32.5 mi W
- Dayton34.7 mi NE
- Lovell36.4 mi NW
- Worland36.6 mi S
- Parkman37.2 mi NE
- Ten Sleep38.3 mi SE
- Ranchester39.8 mi NE
- Cowley41.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Shell
What county is Shell in?
Shell is in Big Horn County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Shell, WY?
74 people lived in Shell at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Shell, WY?
The ZIP code of Shell is 82441.
What is the elevation of Shell?
4,219 feet (1,286 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Shell?
Greybull (13.8 mi), Basin (16.8 mi), Manderson (20.3 mi), Hyattville (21.4 mi), Burlington (32.5 mi).
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