Rock Springs, Wyoming
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Rock Springs, Wyoming, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Rock Springs | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,127 | 582,397 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $69,168 | $76,176 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 35.9 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 21.9% | 30.6% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $256,200 | $309,700 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $928 | $992 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | 10.5% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 5.4% | 3.5% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.4% | 71.8% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 22.5 | 18.8 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 3.3% | 9.4% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 43.2% | 49.5% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Rock Springs, Wyoming
| Statistic | Rock Springs | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 75.0% | 81.4% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.0% | 10.7% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 2.3% | 0.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 0.8% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 3.4% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 40.7 | 32.5 | 61.4 |
Age in Rock Springs, Wyoming
| Statistic | Rock Springs | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 35.9 | 39.1 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 25.9% | 22.5% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 10.7% | 9.0% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 11.5% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 15.2% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 23.9% | 23.8% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 12.8% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Rock Springs, Wyoming
| Statistic | Rock Springs | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 9,625 | 243,318 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 59.8% | 61.8% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 35.2% | 28.0% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 16.5% | 12.4% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 35.4% | 31.4% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 31.4% | 28.1% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Rock Springs, Wyoming
| Statistic | Rock Springs | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $41,182 | $42,668 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 15.0% | 14.3% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 17.0% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 7.5% | 8.5% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.1% | 10.5% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 31.2% | 26.4% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 10.5% | 5.2% | n/a |
Housing in Rock Springs, Wyoming
| Statistic | Rock Springs | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 10,678 | 277,141 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 64.4% | 67.8% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 11.6% | 9.2% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 9.9% | 12.2% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,981.0 | 1,981.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.6% | 28.2% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 27.3% | 27.0% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $1,561 | $1,767 | n/a |
Education in Rock Springs, Wyoming
| Statistic | Rock Springs | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 8.5% | 5.8% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 29.3% | 27.5% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 40.3% | 36.1% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.9% | 19.1% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 5.9% | 11.5% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Rock Springs, Wyoming
| Statistic | Rock Springs | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 67.8% | 65.1% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 79.1% | 74.8% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 55.1% | 54.2% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 8.8% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 3.6% | 4.1% | n/a |
Origins and language in Rock Springs, Wyoming
| Statistic | Rock Springs | Wyoming | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 46.8% | 41.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 1.8% | 1.6% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 3.6% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 91.6% | 93.2% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 7.6% | 4.8% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.6% | 5.1% | 16.7% |