Park County, Wyoming

Park County
Park County Courthouse in Cody
Park County Courthouse in Cody
Flag of Park County
Map of Wyoming highlighting Park County
Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming
Map of the United States highlighting Wyoming
Wyoming's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 44°29′N 109°34′W / 44.49°N 109.56°W / 44.49; -109.56
Country United States
State Wyoming
FoundedFebruary 15, 1909 (established)
1911 (organized)
Named forYellowstone National Park
SeatCody
Largest cityCody
Area
 • Total6,967 sq mi (18,040 km2)
 • Land6,942 sq mi (17,980 km2)
 • Water25 sq mi (60 km2)  0.4%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total29,624
 • Density4.3/sq mi (1.6/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional districtAt-large
Websiteparkcounty-wy.gov

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.

  1. ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  3. ^ "Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data ." US Census Bureau.

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