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Rock Springs

New Mexico · 567 residents · 12.587 sq mi
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Rock Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,063. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,400. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 50% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
567
+2%since 2000
from 558 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.8
+24%since 2000
from 20.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1884557229881K2000201020202024Rock Springs
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,063
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$6,085
−6%since 2000
from $6,499 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
−24.9 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,400
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−49.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
52.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−2%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.2%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.5%(126)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other92.2%(523)
Diversity Score4.2%(24)
Diversity Score
4
−81%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
−19%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.6%
−68.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Springs, New Mexico?

Rock Springs, New Mexico has about 567 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Springs, New Mexico earns about $22,063 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 $30,400.

How educated are people in Rock Springs, New Mexico?

About 2.8% 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 19.4% of people in Rock Springs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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