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Rocksprings

Texas · 874 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 $40,588. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 411 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
874
−32%since 2000
from 1,285 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
719 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,058 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+36%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5397971K1K2K1990201020202024Rocksprings
2024625
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,588
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,970 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,195
+103%since 2000
from $8,957 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−36.4 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food11.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
24.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−18%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic24.5%(214)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino72.5%(634)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score48.4%(423)
Diversity Score
48
−12%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.1%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rocksprings, Texas?

Rocksprings, Texas has about 874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rocksprings, Texas?

The typical household in Rocksprings, Texas earns about $40,588 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 $49,600, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Rocksprings, Texas?

About 8.6% 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 1.8% 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 496 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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