Wyoming

Niobrara

2,467
2020 population
1920
first census record
11
census records

About Niobrara

Niobrara, Wyoming, first appears in the United States federal census in 1920, when it recorded a population of 6,321. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 2,467.

Its recorded population peaked at 6,321 in 1920, and has since declined by roughly 61 percent.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Battle of Horse Creek, Chalk Bluffs — Northern Cheyenne Exodus Fight (October 1878), and 5 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20202,467
20102,484
20002,407
19902,499
19802,924
19702,924
19603,750
19504,701
19405,988
19304,723
19206,321
Source

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

Battles & engagements in Niobrara

Military engagements that took place in Niobrara, Wyoming.

Battle of Horse Creek
1865
Chalk Bluffs — Northern Cheyenne Exodus Fight (October 1878)
1878

Historic places in Niobrara

National Register of Historic Places listings in Niobrara, Wyoming.

DSD Bridge over Cheyenne River
Riverview
C and H Refinery Historic District
Lusk
Site of Ferdinand Branstetter Post No. 1, American Legion
Van Tassell
Agate Basin Site
Mule Creek
Lusk Water Tower
Lusk

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Frequently asked about Niobrara

When does Niobrara first appear in the US census?
Niobrara, Wyoming first appears in the federal census in 1920, with a recorded population of 6,321.
What is the population of Niobrara?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Niobrara had a recorded population of 2,467.
When did Niobrara's population peak?
Niobrara's recorded population peaked at 6,321 in 1920.
Were any battles fought in Niobrara?
2 documented military engagements took place in Niobrara, including Battle of Horse Creek, Chalk Bluffs — Northern Cheyenne Exodus Fight (October 1878).
How many historic places are in Niobrara?
5 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Niobrara, Wyoming.
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