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Rock River

Wyoming · 245 residents · 2.327 sq mi
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Rock River has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% 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 $81,700. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
+4%since 2000
from 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
105 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 101 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+16%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1121602082553031990201020202024Rock River
2024219
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,536
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,306 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,020
+47%since 2000
from $11,602 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$768
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.7%
−48.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
42.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(13)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(34)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.3%(52)
Diversity Score
21
+47%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
42.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% 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
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.1%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
Female
39.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock River, Wyoming?

Rock River, Wyoming has about 245 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rock River, Wyoming?

The typical household in Rock River, Wyoming earns about $50,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock River, Wyoming expensive?

In Rock River, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $81,700, and the typical rent is about $768 a month.

How educated are people in Rock River, Wyoming?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rock River, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock River, Wyoming?

About 12.7% of people in Rock River, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock River, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock River, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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