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North Rock Springs

Wyoming · 2,439 residents · 14.757 sq mi
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North Rock Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,151. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $246,900. Households here earn about 29% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,439
+24%since 2000
from 1,974 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
165 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 134 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.0
+19%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024North Rock Springs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,151
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,649 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,409
+67%since 2000
from $20,029 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing28.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$246,900
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,255
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
13.1% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+60%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,770)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(142)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.5%(366)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(2,029)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(312)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.4%(716)
Diversity Score
29
+59%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+47%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.9%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Rock Springs, Wyoming?

North Rock Springs, Wyoming has about 2,439 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Rock Springs, Wyoming?

The typical household in North Rock Springs, Wyoming earns about $84,151 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Rock Springs, Wyoming expensive?

In North Rock Springs, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $246,900, and the typical rent is about $1,255 a month.

How educated are people in North Rock Springs, Wyoming?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in North Rock Springs, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Rock Springs, Wyoming?

About 20.4% of people in North Rock Springs, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Rock Springs, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, North Rock Springs, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 92 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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