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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Rock Springs Micro

Rock Springs, WY · 1 counties · 37,613 residents · 10,426.98 sq mi
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Rock Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $46,537. Population has declined 3% since 1990. Median home value is $92,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% 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

37,613
−3%since 1990
from 38,823 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.2
+12%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K39K41K43K46K1990201020202024Rock Springs
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,537
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,210 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,575
+43%since 1990
from $13,698 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 8.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$92,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $70,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$428
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $350 in 1990
US average: $602
75.1%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.2% in 1990
24.9% rent
2.0
+2%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(36,544)
Black0.7%(259)
Hispanic / Latino9%(3,503)
Asian0.5%(202)
Diversity Score30.7%(11,928)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(32,675)
Black0.7%(270)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(3,545)
Asian0.6%(235)
Diversity Score24.9%(9,355)
25
−19%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 13.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 2.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.9 min
−23%since 1990
from 20.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Springs, WY?

Rock Springs, WY has about 37,613 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rock Springs, WY earns about $46,537 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Springs, WY expensive?

In Rock Springs, WY, the median home is worth about $92,800, and the typical rent is about $428 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Springs, WY?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Springs, WY hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Springs, WY?

About 7.8% of people in Rock Springs, WY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock Springs, WY grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock Springs, WY has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,210 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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