Wind River Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land

Wind River Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land is a federal reservation with off-reservation trust land in Fremont County and Hot Springs County, Wyoming, as the Census Bureau maps it. About 25,958 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 3,474 sq mi (8,999 km²) of land.

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Wind River Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land in Wyoming
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
25,958 ± 590
What it is
Federal reservation · Off-reservation trust land
Counties
Fremont County88% of its landHot Springs County12% of its land
Land area
3,474 sq mi (8,999 km²)
Median household income
$60,658 ± $2,507
Median home value
$230,700 ± $9,912
Water area
58 sq mi (150 km²)
State
Wyoming
Census code
4610
Coordinates (central point)
43.272382, -108.844496

These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Communities in this area, largest first

  1. Riverton (city)10,856 people
  2. Ethete (CDP)1,326 people
  3. Arapahoe (CDP)1,240 people
  4. Fort Washakie (CDP)1,219 people
  5. Boulder Flats (CDP)564 people
  6. Pavillion (town)318 people
  7. Johnstown (CDP)253 people
  8. Crowheart (CDP)115 people

These places’ central points lie inside the area. People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

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