Rock Springs is a city located in Sweetwater County Wyoming. Rock Springs has a 2024 population of 22,774. Rock Springs is currently declining at a rate of -0.78% annually and its population has decreased by -3.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 23,492 in 2020.
The average household income in Rock Springs is $100,045 with a poverty rate of 15.74%. The median age in Rock Springs is 35.8 years: 35.6 years for males, and 35.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rock Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,613 | 80.13% |
| Two or more races | 2,409 | 10.37% |
| Other race | 1,221 | 5.26% |
| Black or African American | 495 | 2.13% |
| Native American | 262 | 1.13% |
| Asian | 228 | 0.98% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,335 | 2.45 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Married | 4,244 | 3.28 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 3,506 | 1.19 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Female | 846 | 3.07 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Male | 739 | 2.95 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
71.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 749 | 5.04% |
| Associates Degree | 1,971 | 13.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,077 | 13.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,098 | 7.38% |
| High School Graduate | 4,637 | 31.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 486 | 3.27% |
| Some College | 3,853 | 25.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,584 | 10,997 | 2,544 |
| Hispanic | 2,179 | 1,672 | 302 |
| 2+ Races | 1,258 | 1,005 | 253 |
| Other Race | 642 | 438 | 139 |
| Black | 276 | 267 | 131 |
| Asian | 180 | 153 | 27 |
| Native American | 145 | 118 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 96.74%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 47.46%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,286 | $84,167 | $54,674 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,750 | $72,250 | $64,784 |
| High School Graduate | $36,679 | $44,201 | $24,326 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,705 | $45,556 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,555 | $66,034 | $38,750 |
| Some College | $63,011 | $90,878 | $41,969 |
$52,555
Average Earnings
$66,034
Average Male
$38,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.07% of Rock Springs residents speak only English, while 9.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,053 | 2,557 | 14.99% |
| Hispanic | 3,956 | 783 | 19.79% |
| Other | 1,219 | 339 | 27.81% |
| Multiple | 2,384 | 254 | 10.65% |
| Black | 452 | 73 | 16.15% |
| Native | 261 | 62 | 23.75% |
| Asian | 225 | 42 | 18.67% |
15.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.87%
Male Poverty Rate
18.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock Springs is Other, with 27.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock Springs is Multiple, with 10.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.49% |
| High School | 17.73% |
| Some College | 11.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.2% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.77% |
| Female Employed | 12.12% |
| Male Employed | 6.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $95,625 | $123,503 |
| Households | $73,307 | $100,045 |
| Married Families | $110,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,838 | $56,356 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.9%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,765
Number of Veterans
1,532
Male Veterans
233
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 568 |
| Second Gulf War | 504 |
| First Gulf War | 464 |
| Korea | 82 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 582 |
| 65 to 74 | 422 |
| 75+ | 393 |
| 55 to 64 | 211 |
| 18 to 34 | 157 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,456 | 10.27% |
| Hispanic | 417 | 15.9% |
| 2+ Races | 259 | 16.55% |
| Other Race | 28 | 4.05% |
| Black | 22 | 6.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.5%
Labor Force Participation
64.8%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.85%
Born in Rock Springs
93.99%
Native Born
6.01%
Foreign Born
3.68%
Non Citizen
2.32%
Naturalized
93.99% of Rock Springs residents were born in the United States, with 45.85% having been born in Wyoming. 3.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 21,878 | -179 | -0.81% |
| 2028 | 22,057 | -179 | -0.81% |
| 2027 | 22,236 | -180 | -0.8% |
| 2026 | 22,416 | -179 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 22,595 | -179 | -0.79% |
| 2024 | 22,774 | -180 | -0.78% |
| 2023 | 22,954 | -76 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 23,030 | -147 | -0.63% |
| 2021 | 23,177 | -315 | -1.34% |
| 2020 | 23,492 | 455 | 1.98% |
| 2019 | 23,037 | -61 | -0.26% |
| 2018 | 23,098 | -298 | -1.27% |
| 2017 | 23,396 | -371 | -1.56% |
| 2016 | 23,767 | -226 | -0.94% |
| 2015 | 23,993 | 22 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 23,971 | -115 | -0.48% |
| 2013 | 24,086 | 160 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 23,926 | 580 | 2.48% |
| 2011 | 23,346 | 329 | 1.43% |
| 2010 | 23,017 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 18,708 | -342 | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 19,050 | -408 | -2.1% |
| 1980 | 19,458 | 7,801 | 66.92% |
| 1970 | 11,657 | 1,286 | 12.4% |
| 1960 | 10,371 | -486 | -4.48% |
| 1950 | 10,857 | 1,030 | 10.48% |
| 1940 | 9,827 | 1,387 | 16.43% |
| 1930 | 8,440 | 1,984 | 30.73% |
| 1920 | 6,456 | 678 | 11.73% |
| 1910 | 5,778 | 1,415 | 32.43% |
| 1900 | 4,363 | 957 | 28.1% |
| 1890 | 3,406 | -18,472 | -84.43% |