Park County | |
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Coordinates: 44°29′N 109°34′W / 44.49°N 109.56°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Wyoming |
Founded | February 15, 1909 (established) 1911 (organized) |
Named for | Yellowstone National Park |
Seat | Cody |
Largest city | Cody |
Area | |
• Total | 6,967 sq mi (18,040 km2) |
• Land | 6,942 sq mi (17,980 km2) |
• Water | 25 sq mi (60 km2) 0.4% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 29,624 |
• Density | 4.3/sq mi (1.6/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−7 (Mountain) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−6 (MDT) |
Congressional district | At-large |
Website | parkcounty-wy |
Park County is a county in the U.S. state of Wyoming. As of the 2020 United States Census, the population was 29,624.[1] The county seat is Cody.[2]
Park County is a major tourism destination. The county has over 53 percent of Yellowstone National Park's land area.[3] Many attractions abound, including the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, the Cody Stampede Rodeo, the Ghost Town of Kirwin, and the western museum Old Trail Town.