Wyoming

Converse

13,751
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Converse

Converse, Wyoming, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 2,738. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 13,751.

Its recorded population peaked at 14,069 in 1980, and has since declined by roughly 2 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Fort Fetterman Area Skirmishes 1867–1876, Battle of Spring Creek (Wyoming 1874), and 25 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202013,751
201013,833
200012,052
199011,128
198014,069
19705,938
19606,366
19505,933
19406,631
19307,145
19207,871
19106,294
19003,337
18902,738
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Converse

Military engagements that took place in Converse, Wyoming.

Fort Fetterman Area Skirmishes 1867–1876
1867
Battle of Spring Creek (Wyoming 1874)
1874

Historic places in Converse

National Register of Historic Places listings in Converse, Wyoming.

Huxtable Ranch Headquarters District
Glenrock
Christ Episcopal Church and Rectory
Douglas
Glenrock Buffalo Jump
Glenrock
Jenne Block
Douglas
North Douglas Historic District
Douglas
La Prele Work Center
Douglas
Officer's Club, Douglas Prisoner of War
Douglas
Commerce Block
Glenrock
Dorr Ranch
Bill
Hotel Higgins
Glenrock
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad Passenger Depot
Douglas
Douglas City Hall
Douglas
Braehead Ranch
Douglas
College Inn Bar
Douglas
US Post Office-Douglas Main
Douglas
Morton Mansion
Douglas
Hotel LaBonte
Douglas
Fort Fetterman
Orpha
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Frequently asked about Converse

When does Converse first appear in the US census?
Converse, Wyoming first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 2,738.
What is the population of Converse?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Converse had a recorded population of 13,751.
When did Converse's population peak?
Converse's recorded population peaked at 14,069 in 1980.
Were any battles fought in Converse?
2 documented military engagements took place in Converse, including Fort Fetterman Area Skirmishes 1867–1876, Battle of Spring Creek (Wyoming 1874).
How many historic places are in Converse?
25 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Converse, Wyoming.
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