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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Rock Springs

Wyoming · 18,994 residents · 19.753 sq mi
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Rock Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $34,372. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $70,900. Households here earn about 27% more than the Wyoming median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,994
+2%vs 2000
vs 18,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
962 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 947 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
31.0
−10%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,372
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,584 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,767
−24%vs 2000
vs $19,396 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,900
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $94,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$348
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $416 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.8% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(16,239)
Black1%(196)
Hispanic / Latino9%(1,676)
Asian1%(188)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(4,767)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(17,904)
Black0.8%(148)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,407)
Asian0.8%(158)
Other4.1%(784)
Diversity Score27.9%(5,306)
Diversity Score
28
+10%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
82.5%
−5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+25%vs 2000
vs 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Springs, Wyoming?

Rock Springs, Wyoming has about 18,994 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Rock Springs, Wyoming earns about $34,372 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Springs, Wyoming expensive?

In Rock Springs, Wyoming, the median home is worth about $70,900, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Springs, Wyoming?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Springs, Wyoming hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Springs, Wyoming?

About 8.9% of people in Rock Springs, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

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