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Platte County, Wyoming

Platte County
Platte County Courthouse in Wheatland
Platte County Courthouse in Wheatland
Flag of Platte County
Map of Wyoming highlighting Platte County
Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
Map of the United States highlighting Wyoming
Wyoming's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°08′N 104°58′W / 42.13°N 104.96°W / 42.13; -104.96
Country United States
State Wyoming
FoundedFebruary 21, 1911 (authorized)
1913 (organized)
Named forNorth Platte River
SeatWheatland
Largest townWheatland
Area
 • Total2,111 sq mi (5,470 km2)
 • Land2,084 sq mi (5,400 km2)
 • Water27 sq mi (70 km2)  1.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,605
 • Density4.1/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websiteplattecountywyoming.com

Platte County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 census, 8,605 people lived there.[1] Its county seat is Wheatland.[2]

  1. "QuickFacts: Platte County, Wyoming". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.

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