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Rocksprings

Texas · 851 residents (2025 est.) · 1.215 sq mi
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Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 660 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $54,900. The poverty rate of 44.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
625
−51%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
514 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
+25%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:851 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5397971K1K2K1990201020202024Rocksprings
2024625
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,481
+129%since 2000
from $8,957 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+16%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food16.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.0%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.4%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(418)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino66.7%(857)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(709)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(99)
Black2.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino80.5%(503)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(7)
Diversity Score40.8%(255)
Diversity Score
41
−26%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
13.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
7.0%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.0%
−45.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 39.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
30.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2016
from 46.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
69.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2016
from 54.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocksprings, Texas?

Rocksprings, Texas has about 625 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rocksprings, Texas expensive?

In Rocksprings, Texas, the median home is worth about $54,900, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Rocksprings, Texas?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Rocksprings, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rocksprings, Texas?

About 44.2% of people in Rocksprings, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rocksprings, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rocksprings, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 745 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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