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Rock Springs

New Mexico · 807 residents · 12.587 sq mi
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Rock Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 22.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% more than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
807
+45%since 2000
from 558 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+87%since 2000
from 20.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1884557229881K2000201020202024Rock Springs
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,489
+277%since 2000
from $6,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information70%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
18.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(4)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(807)
Diversity Score7.3%(59)
Diversity Score
7
−67%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
−13%since 2000
from 25.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
99.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
63.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
51.6%
+34.0 ptssince 2013
from 17.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Springs, New Mexico?

Rock Springs, New Mexico has about 807 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Springs, New Mexico earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Rock Springs, New Mexico?

About 0.5% 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 22.9% of people in Rock Springs, New Mexico live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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