| Jackson, Wyoming | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Teton |
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| - Total | 2. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The State of Wyoming ( is a sparsely populated state in the western region of the United States. This is a list of counties in Wyoming. There are 23 counties in the U Teton County is a County located in the US state of Wyoming. As of 2000 the population is 18251 Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 8 sq mi (7. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 4 km²) |
| - Land | 2. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 8 sq mi (7. 4 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 0 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,237 ft (1,901 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 8,647 |
| - Density | 3,037. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 2/sq mi (1,172. 7/km²) |
| Time zone | Mountain (MST) (UTC-7) |
| - Summer (DST) | MDT (UTC-6) |
| ZIP codes | 83001, 83002, 83025 |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-40120[1] |
| GNIS feature ID | 1604404[2] |
Jackson is a town located in the Jackson Hole valley of Teton County, Wyoming, United States. The Mountain Time Zone of North America keeps time by subtracting seven hours from Coordinated Universal Time ( UTC-7) during the shortest days of autumn UTC−7 can be observed in Mountain Standard Time Zone Pacific Daylight Time Zone Canada Daylight saving time ( DST Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Pages for bordering area codes on the map to the right may be selected by clicking on them Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A town is a type of settlement ranging from a few to several thousand (occasionally hundreds of thousands inhabitants although it may be applied loosely even to huge metropolitan Jackson Hole is a Valley located in the west-central US state of Wyoming. In Geology, a valley (also called a vale, dale, glen or strath and near or in Appalachia, a draw) is Teton County is a County located in the US state of Wyoming. As of 2000 the population is 18251 The State of Wyoming ( is a sparsely populated state in the western region of the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The population was 8,647 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Teton County. A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Teton County is a County located in the US state of Wyoming. As of 2000 the population is 18251 [3] The elevation is 6,234 feet.
Jackson is the principal city of the Jackson, WY-ID Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Teton County in Wyoming and Teton County in Idaho. The Jackson Micropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties &ndash one in Wyoming and one in Teton County is a County located in the US state of Idaho. The county was established in 1915 The State of Idaho ( is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States of America.
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Jackson is a major gateway for millions of tourists visiting nearby Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, and the National Elk Refuge. Tourism is Travel for Recreational or Leisure purposes The World Tourism Organization defines tourists as people who "travel Grand Teton National Park is a United States National Park located in northwestern Wyoming, south of Yellowstone National Park. The National Elk Refuge is located in the US state of Wyoming and was created in 1912 to protect habitat and provide sanctuary for the largest Elk (also Another benefit to being in Jackson is the close proximity of ski resorts. Directly in the center of town there is a small but challenging resort known as Snow King Resort. Snow King Resort has one of the steepest verts and is one of the few night-lit resorts in the nation. Night skiing is the sport of Skiing or Snowboarding after sundown offered at many Ski resorts and mountains The Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, one of the biggest resorts in the country, is just 12 miles northwest. Just northwest of Jackson Wyoming is the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort at Teton Village Wyoming. Also, Grand Targhee Resort which is just about an hour away from Jackson is world-renowned for its "Heavenly powder".
Jackson is home to the world's largest ball of barbed wire, and large arches of shed elk antlers at the entrances to the town square. Barbed wire, also known as barb wire (and frequently in dialect form spelled bob or bobbed) is a type of fencing Wire constructed An arch is a structure that spans a space while supporting weight (e The elk, or wapiti ( Cervus canadensis) is one of the largest Species of Deer in the world and one of the largest Mammals in Antlers are the usually large and complex horn -like appendages of most Deer species mostly worn by males only for some species such as Caribou by both Public square and city square redirect here For Public Square Cleveland see Public Square and for City Square in Leeds see Leeds City Square.
The main industries which provide employment are: Arts, entertainment, recreation, accommodation and food services (24. 4%), Construction (14. 0%), Retail trade (12. 8%), Educational, health and social services (12. 2%).
The town is sometimes mistakenly called Jackson Hole. Jackson Hole is a Valley located in the west-central US state of Wyoming. That name refers only to the valley in which the town is located, not the town itself.
The town also plays host to the annual Jackson Hole Writers Conference founded by author, Warren Adler. Warren Adler (born December 16, 1927 in Brooklyn New York) is an American Novelist. Jackson and the surrounding area has long been a favorite destination for celebrities, many of whom, like Harrison Ford, Gary Shaw, Vice President Dick Cheney, Tiger Woods[4], and Sandra Bullock, maintain part-time residences in and around the town of Jackson. Harrison Ford (born July 13, 1942) is an Academy Award - and BAFTA -nominated as well as Golden Globe -winning American Gary Shaw (born 21 January 1961) was an explosive Striker who played for Aston Villa in the early 1980s Richard Bruce "Dick" Cheney (born January 30 1941 is the forty-sixth and current Vice President of the United States. Background and family Woods was born in Cypress, California to Earl (1932-2006 and Kultida (Tida Woods Sandra Annette Bullock (born July 26 1964 is a Screen Actors Guild Award-winning and two-time Golden Globe Award-nominated American - German
A strong local economy, primarily due to tourism, has allowed Jackson to develop a large shopping and eating district, centered around the town square. Within this district, all sorts of goods can be found with businesses embracing the strong western tradition of the region.
Geography
Jackson is located at (43. 475403, -110. 769186). [5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 7. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 4 square kilometers (2. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 9 sq mi), all land. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile.
Demographics
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 8,647 people, 3,631 households, and 1,670 families residing in the town. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 3,037. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 2 people per square mile (1,171. 4/km²). There were 3,861 housing units at an average density of 1,356. 2/sq mi (523. 1/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 89. 37% White, 0. 21% African American, 0. 77% Native American, 0. 62% Asian, 0. 03% Pacific Islander, 7. 62% from other races, and 1. 36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11. 84% of the population.
There were 3,631 households out of which 23. 5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 34. 4% were married couples living together, 7. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 54. 0% were non-families. 29. 9% of all households were made up of individuals and 4. 4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 35 and the average family size was 2. 97.
In the town the population was spread out with 18. 4% under the age of 18, 13. 9% from 18 to 24, 43. 7% from 25 to 44, 18. 2% from 45 to 64, and 5. 8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females there were 117. 5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 118. 4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $47,757, and the median income for a family was $53,915. Males had a median income of $31,152 versus $24,307 for females. The per capita income for the town was $25,004. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 2. 6% of families and 6. 8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 3% of those under age 18 and 8. 8% of those age 65 or over.
Transportation
The city is served by Jackson Hole Airport. Jackson Hole Airport is a public Airport located seven miles (11 km north of the Central business district of Jackson, a town in Teton County A public bus system ("The START bus", or Southern Teton Area Rapid Transit) services the entire valley as well as the adjacent Star Valley.
See also
References
- ^ a b American FactFinder. Angling in Yellowstone National Park is a major reason many visitors come to the park each year and since it was created in 1872 the park has drawn anglers from Blacktail Butte is a Mountain Landform rising from Jackson Hole valley in Grand Teton National Park in the U United States Census Bureau. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ US Board on Geographic Names. United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). The United States Geological Survey ( USGS) is a scientific agency of the United States government. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1147 - The Portuguese, under Afonso I, and Crusaders from England and Flanders conquer Lisbon after a Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ Find a County. National Association of Counties. Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
- ^ Tigers Lair, Golfonline
- ^ US Gazetteer files: 2000 and 1990. United States Census Bureau (2005-05-03). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1491 - Kongo monarch Nkuwu Nzinga is baptised by Portuguese missionaries adopting the baptismal name of João Retrieved on 2008-01-31. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1504 - France cedes Naples to Aragon. 1606 - Gunpowder Plot: Guy Fawkes
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