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Rock Springs

Wyoming · 23,526 residents · 19.753 sq mi
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Rock Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,625. Population has grown 26% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,300. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,526
+26%since 2000
from 18,708 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,191 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 947 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K20K21K23K24K1990201020202024Rock Springs
202423K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,625
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,584 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,468
+83%since 2000
from $19,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,300
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$876
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $416 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.8% in 2000
32.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+24%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(17,621)
Black1.1%(265)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(4,185)
Asian0.9%(204)
Other3.8%(901)
Diversity Score48.4%(11,398)
Diversity Score
48
+90%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Springs, Wyoming?

Rock Springs, Wyoming has about 23,526 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Springs, Wyoming earns about $74,625 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 $205,300, and the typical rent is about $876 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Springs, Wyoming?

About 24.9% 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 10.2% of people in Rock Springs, Wyoming live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock Springs, Wyoming grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock Springs, Wyoming has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,532 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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