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Rock Springs

New Mexico · 1,013 residents · 12.587 sq mi
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Rock Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,155. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 82% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $18,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 52% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,013
+82%since 2000
from 558 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
80 / sq mi
+36%since 2009
from 59 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+118%since 2000
from 20.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1884557229881K2000201020202024Rock Springs
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(27)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 92.6%(26)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.8%(28)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.7%(58)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.2%(32)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418.8%(190)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4421.9%(222)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.5%(137)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 646%(61)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.8%(120)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.1%(11)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over10%(101)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,155
+102%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,898
+452%since 2000
from $6,499 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.4%
+45.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−33.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.288
−24%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information64.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,000
−74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.7%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
2.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.3%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.2
−86%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.8%(1,011)
Diversity Score
0
−96%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2010; showing 2010 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican7.8%(51)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
−3%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.4%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
62.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2012
from 4.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.5%
+23.9 ptssince 2013
from 17.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.4%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 26.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2016
from 65.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married86.2%(300)
Married12.1%(42)
Widowed0.9%(3)
Divorced0.9%(3)
Women 15+
Never married45.7%(267)
Married16.8%(98)
Widowed24.3%(142)
Divorced13.2%(77)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Springs, New Mexico?

Rock Springs, New Mexico has about 1,013 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock Springs, New Mexico?

The typical household in Rock Springs, New Mexico earns about $97,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Springs, New Mexico expensive?

In Rock Springs, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $18,000.

How educated are people in Rock Springs, New Mexico?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Springs, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Springs, New Mexico?

About 10.9% of people in Rock Springs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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