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Rocksprings

Texas · 1,182 residents · 1.215 sq mi
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Rocksprings has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,713. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $51,300. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,182
−8%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
973 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+25%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5397971K1K2K1990201020202024Rocksprings
2024625
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,713
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,970 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,361
+71%since 2000
from $8,957 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,300
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.9%
−54.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+5%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(285)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino74.5%(881)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.6%(563)
Diversity Score
48
−14%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.7%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
10.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.7%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocksprings, Texas?

Rocksprings, Texas has about 1,182 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocksprings, Texas?

The typical household in Rocksprings, Texas earns about $32,713 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rocksprings, Texas expensive?

In Rocksprings, Texas, the median home is worth about $51,300, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Rocksprings, Texas?

About 15.8% 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 29.9% 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 188 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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