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Rock Springs Micro

Rock Springs, WY · 1 counties · 42,272 residents · 10,426.98 sq mi
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Rock Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,384. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $205,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42,272
+12%since 2000
from 37,613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.4
+6%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
37K39K41K43K46K1990201020202024Rock Springs
202442K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,384
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,537 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,282
+75%since 2000
from $19,575 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,100
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $428 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
28.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+40%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(32,675)
Black0.7%(270)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(3,545)
Asian0.6%(235)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(9,355)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(32,362)
Black0.8%(351)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(6,957)
Asian0.7%(283)
Other3.4%(1,454)
Diversity Score44.9%(19,000)
Segregation Score11.2%(4,728)
Diversity Score
45
+81%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

Rock SpringsCENTRAL22,936
What's inside

1 component county

Sweetwater CountyCENTRAL41,267
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Springs, WY?

Rock Springs, WY has about 42,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Springs, WY earns about $73,384 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 $205,100, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Springs, WY?

About 21.2% 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 11.5% of people in Rock Springs, WY live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock Springs, WY grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock Springs, WY has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,449 residents, a change of about 9 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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