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Rock Springs

Wyoming · 18,708 residents · 19.753 sq mi
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Rock Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $42,584. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $94,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,708
−2%since 1990
from 18,994 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
947 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 962 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.5
+11%since 1990
from 31.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,584
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,372 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,396
+31%since 1990
from $14,767 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.4%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 8.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$416
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $348 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
71.8%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
28.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+7%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.7%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 82.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
−20%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 18,708 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rock Springs, Wyoming earns about $42,584 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 $94,200, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Springs, Wyoming?

About 18.1% 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 9.4% of people in Rock Springs, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock Springs, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock Springs, Wyoming has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 286 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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