Park County | |
|---|---|
 Park County Courthouse in Cody | |
 Flag | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Wyoming | |
 Wyoming's location within the U.S. | |
| 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.
- ^ "State & County QuickFacts". US Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 6, 2011. Retrieved January 25, 2014.
- ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
- ^ "Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data ." US Census Bureau.