Park County, Wyoming
Park County | |
|---|---|
Park County Courthouse in Cody | |
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 after | 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 |
• Estimate (2024) | 31,082 |
| • 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. The county seat is Cody. Park County is a major tourism destination. The county has over 53 percent of Yellowstone National Park's land area. 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.