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Rock River

Wyoming · 211 residents · 2.327 sq mi
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Population has declined 10% since 2000. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $104,200. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
−10%since 2000
from 235 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
49.3
+20%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 57.1%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.2%(11)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 144.3%(9)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.8%(6)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(7)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3414.2%(30)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.6%(16)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5415.6%(33)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.9%(42)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410%(21)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(12)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over4.3%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$61,098
+427%since 2000
from $11,602 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade75%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,510
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $420 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
34.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(13)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(186)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(10)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other3.1%(7)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican13.2%(34)
Asian origin
Nepalese2.7%(7)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German29.5%(76)
Irish23.6%(61)
English9.7%(25)
Scottish9.7%(25)
Polish9.3%(24)
American8.1%(21)
French6.6%(17)
Italian1.9%(5)
Swedish1.9%(5)
British1.2%(3)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.2%(3)
Welsh0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+32.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+79%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
82.6%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
Female
40.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.8%(49)
Married47.3%(53)
Widowed2.7%(3)
Divorced6.3%(7)
Women 15+
Never married27.5%(19)
Married63.8%(44)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced8.7%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock River, Wyoming?

Rock River, Wyoming has about 211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Rock River, Wyoming expensive?

In Rock River, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $104,200, and the typical rent is about $1,510 a month.

How educated are people in Rock River, Wyoming?

About 49.7% 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 9.7% 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 25 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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