Rock Springs, WY

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Rock Springs Overview

23,361
TOTAL POPULATION
12,188
MALE POPULATION
11,173
FEMALE POPULATION
109.08
MALES / 100 FEMALES
91.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
35.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$40,921
PER CAPITA INCOME
$95,983
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$75,863
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
45.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
54.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,921
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
12,754
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
71.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Rock Springs Zip Codes

Rock Springs Area Codes

Race in Rock Springs

The most populous races in Rock Springs are White / Caucasian (19,279 | 82.5%), Hispanic or Latino (3,712 | 15.9%), and Two or more Races (1,980 | 8.5%).
Race in Rock Springs
Race# Population% Population
Asian2861.2%
Black / African American5262.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific20.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,71215.9%
Native / Alaskan2371.0%
White / Caucasian19,27982.5%
Two or more Races1,9808.5%
Some other Race1,0514.5%
Total23,361100.0%

Ancestry in Rock Springs

The most populous ancestries reported in Rock Springs are English (3,011 | 12.9%), German (2,958 | 12.7%), Mexican (2,948 | 12.6%), American (1,573 | 6.7%), and Irish (1,416 | 6.1%), together accounting for 51.0% of all Rock Springs residents.
Ancestry in Rock Springs
Ancestry# Population% Population
African240.1%
American1,5736.7%
Apache1730.7%
Arab80.0%
Arapaho90.0%
Argentinean300.1%
Austrian430.2%
Basque890.4%
Belgian250.1%
Bhutanese430.2%
British1230.5%
Burmese560.2%
Canadian970.4%
Central American1690.7%
Central American Indian150.1%
Cherokee1720.7%
Chippewa860.4%
Colombian610.3%
Cree380.2%
Creek40.0%
Croatian930.4%
Czech300.1%
Czechoslovakian390.2%
Danish3661.6%
Dutch3071.3%
Eastern European170.1%
Ecuadorian20.0%
English3,01112.9%
Ethiopian10.0%
European8273.5%
Finnish1040.4%
French4902.1%
French Canadian740.3%
German2,95812.7%
Ghanaian50.0%
Greek930.4%
Guatemalan1540.7%
Honduran150.1%
Hungarian370.2%
Indian (Asian)110.1%
Irish1,4166.1%
Italian1,2895.5%
Korean1720.7%
Lithuanian1110.5%
Mexican2,94812.6%
Navajo280.1%
Nigerian30.0%
Northern European1010.4%
Norwegian3271.4%
Peruvian70.0%
Polish1600.7%
Portuguese280.1%
Puerto Rican260.1%
Romanian230.1%
Russian600.3%
Scandinavian1160.5%
Scotch-Irish2030.9%
Scottish5212.2%
Senegalese560.2%
Shoshone30.0%
Sioux250.1%
Slavic1760.7%
Slovak10.0%
Slovene990.4%
South American1520.6%
South American Indian60.0%
Spaniard2180.9%
Spanish640.3%
Sri Lankan1760.7%
Subsaharan African910.4%
Swedish4582.0%
Swiss1260.5%
Tongan20.0%
Ukrainian290.1%
Venezuelan520.2%
Welsh3601.5%
Yugoslavian230.1%
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Immigrants in Rock Springs

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rock Springs came from Latin America (1,155 | 4.9%), Central America (969 | 4.2%), Mexico (823 | 3.5%), Asia (199 | 0.9%), and Europe (193 | 0.8%), together accounting for 14.3% of all Rock Springs residents.
Immigrants in Rock Springs
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa330.1%
Argentina50.0%
Asia1990.9%
Belgium150.1%
Canada270.1%
Central America9694.2%
China20.0%
Colombia520.2%
Eastern Africa10.0%
Eastern Asia420.2%
Eastern Europe340.2%
England750.3%
Ethiopia10.0%
Europe1930.8%
Germany300.1%
Ghana50.0%
Guatemala1310.6%
Honduras150.1%
Italy20.0%
Japan90.0%
Korea310.1%
Latin America1,1554.9%
Mexico8233.5%
Netherlands340.2%
Nigeria30.0%
Northern Europe780.3%
Peru500.2%
Philippines50.0%
Russia100.0%
Senegal210.1%
South America1860.8%
South Eastern Asia1570.7%
Southern Europe20.0%
Sweden30.0%
Venezuela790.3%
Vietnam1520.6%
Western Africa310.1%
Western Europe790.3%
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Sex and Age in Rock Springs

Sex and Age in Rock Springs

The most populous age groups in Rock Springs are 35 to 39 Years (1,036 | 8.5%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (1,000 | 8.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rock Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years710 (5.8%)693 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years884 (7.2%)868 (7.8%)
10 to 14 Years958 (7.9%)935 (8.4%)
15 to 19 Years812 (6.7%)865 (7.7%)
20 to 24 Years998 (8.2%)850 (7.6%)
25 to 29 Years913 (7.5%)667 (6.0%)
30 to 34 Years811 (6.7%)605 (5.4%)
35 to 39 Years1,036 (8.5%)1,000 (8.9%)
40 to 44 Years993 (8.2%)706 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years743 (6.1%)591 (5.3%)
50 to 54 Years628 (5.1%)626 (5.6%)
55 to 59 Years575 (4.7%)700 (6.3%)
60 to 64 Years710 (5.8%)667 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years511 (4.2%)555 (5.0%)
70 to 74 Years484 (4.0%)341 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years163 (1.3%)194 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years123 (1.0%)131 (1.2%)
85 Years and over136 (1.1%)179 (1.6%)
Total12,188 (100.0%)11,173 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rock Springs

Median Family Size in Rock Springs

The median family size in Rock Springs is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (4,233 | 74.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.37 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (718 | 12.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rock Springs
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple4,233 (74.4%)3.37
Single Male/Father718 (12.6%)2.81
Single Female/Mother739 (13.0%)2.95
Total Families5,690 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Rock Springs

The median household size in Rock Springs is 2.55 persons per household, with married-couple households (4,233 | 46.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.41 persons per household. non-family households (3,327 | 36.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rock Springs
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple4,233 (46.9%)3.41
Single Male/Father718 (8.0%)3.11
Single Female/Mother739 (8.2%)3.22
Non-family3,327 (36.9%)1.19
Total Households9,017 (100.0%)2.55

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rock Springs

Out of a total of 9,017 households in Rock Springs, 5,690 (63.1%) are family households, while 3,327 (36.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,305, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,967.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rock Springs
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,967 (32.9%)
2-Person Households2,305 (25.6%)265 (2.9%)
3-Person Households1,318 (14.6%)75 (0.8%)
4-Person Households923 (10.2%)4 (0.0%)
5-Person Households797 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households275 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households72 (0.8%)16 (0.2%)
Total5,690 (63.1%)3,327 (36.9%)

Female Fertility in Rock Springs

Fertility by Age in Rock Springs

Average fertility rate in Rock Springs is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 106.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 83.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rock Springs
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years10 (3.7%)12.0
20 to 34 years225 (83.3%)106.0
35 to 50 years35 (13.0%)14.0
Total270 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rock Springs

79.6% of women with births (270) in Rock Springs are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 14.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rock Springs
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years192 (85.3%)33 (14.7%)
35 to 50 years23 (65.7%)12 (34.3%)
Total215 (79.6%)55 (20.4%)

Fertility by Education in Rock Springs

Average fertility rate in Rock Springs is 49.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 16.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 35.9% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rock Springs
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School16 (5.9%)16.0
High School Diploma97 (35.9%)74.0
College or Associate's Degree95 (35.2%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree36 (13.3%)58.0
Graduate Degree26 (9.6%)66.0
Total270 (100.0%)49.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rock Springs

20.4% of women with births in Rock Springs are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 44.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rock Springs
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma54 (55.7%)43 (44.3%)
College or Associate's Degree87 (91.6%)8 (8.4%)
Bachelor's Degree32 (88.9%)4 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (79.6%)55 (20.4%)

Income in Rock Springs

Income Overview in Rock Springs

Per Capita Income in Rock Springs is $40,921, while median incomes of families and households are $95,983 and $75,863 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income23,361$40,921
Median Family Income5,690$95,983
Mean Family Income5,690$126,682
Median Household Income9,017$75,863
Mean Household Income9,017$102,150
Income Deficit5,690$9,921
Wage / Income Gap (%)23,36145.25%
Wage / Income Gap ($)23,36154.75¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index23,3610.47

Earnings by Sex in Rock Springs

Average Earnings in Rock Springs are $43,875, $56,739 for men and $31,065 for women, a difference of 45.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Rock Springs
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male7,363 (55.5%)$56,739
Female5,906 (44.5%)$31,065
Total13,269 (100.0%)$43,875

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rock Springs

The most common earnings brackets in Rock Springs are $100,000+ for men (1,688 | 22.9%) and $55,000 to $64,999 for women (589 | 10.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rock Springs
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less227 (3.1%)505 (8.6%)
$2,500 to $4,999117 (1.6%)505 (8.6%)
$5,000 to $7,499171 (2.3%)145 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999146 (2.0%)248 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49950 (0.7%)258 (4.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999243 (3.3%)111 (1.9%)
$15,000 to $17,499266 (3.6%)109 (1.8%)
$17,500 to $19,999165 (2.2%)235 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49944 (0.6%)161 (2.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999218 (3.0%)243 (4.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999211 (2.9%)309 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,999289 (3.9%)426 (7.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999473 (6.4%)342 (5.8%)
$40,000 to $44,999328 (4.4%)211 (3.6%)
$45,000 to $49,999272 (3.7%)255 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $54,999234 (3.2%)177 (3.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999627 (8.5%)589 (10.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999675 (9.2%)298 (5.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999919 (12.5%)499 (8.5%)
$100,000+1,688 (22.9%)280 (4.7%)
Total7,363 (100.0%)5,906 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rock Springs

Average earnings in Rock Springs are $61,742 for men and $39,109 for women, a difference of 36.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,094, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $45,089. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $59,592, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $23,931.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rock Springs
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,089$0
High School Diploma$46,646$23,931
College or Associate's Degree$86,094$39,155
Bachelor's Degree$83,326$58,952
Graduate Degree$69,214$59,592
Total$61,742$39,109

Family Income in Rock Springs

Family Income Brackets in Rock Springs

According to the Rock Springs family income data, there are 1,371 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 119 families (2.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rock Springs
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002223.9%
$10,000 to $14,9991192.1%
$15,000 to $24,9991993.5%
$25,000 to $34,9992794.9%
$35,000 to $49,9994678.2%
$50,000 to $74,99994516.6%
$75,000 to $99,99980214.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991,37124.1%
$150,000 to $199,99966611.7%
$200,000+62611.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rock Springs

6-person families (275 | 4.8%) account for the highest median family income in Rock Springs with $134,205 per family, while 2-person families (2,512 | 44.2%) have the highest median income of $43,786 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rock Springs
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,512 (44.2%)$87,571
3-Person Families1,287 (22.6%)$96,672
4-Person Families788 (13.9%)$117,188
5-Person Families756 (13.3%)$98,365
6-Person Families275 (4.8%)$134,205
7+ Person Families72 (1.3%)$0
Total5,690 (100.0%)$95,983

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rock Springs

The median family income in Rock Springs is $95,983, with families comprising 3+ earners (808) having the highest median family income of $170,406, while families with no earners (609) have the lowest median family income of $61,042, accounting for 14.2% and 10.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rock Springs
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners609 (10.7%)$61,042
1 Earner1,822 (32.0%)$67,955
2 Earners2,451 (43.1%)$123,125
3+ Earners808 (14.2%)$170,406
Total5,690 (100.0%)$95,983

Household Income in Rock Springs

Household Income Brackets in Rock Springs

With 1,993 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Rock Springs, accounting for 22.1% of all households. In contrast, only 307 households (3.4%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rock Springs
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004424.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993073.4%
$15,000 to $24,9995686.3%
$25,000 to $34,9996587.3%
$35,000 to $49,99990210.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,61417.9%
$75,000 to $99,9991,17213.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991,99322.1%
$150,000 to $199,9997037.8%
$200,000+6497.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rock Springs

The median household income in Rock Springs is $75,863, with the highest median household income of $86,067 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,418 households (37.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,000, with 482 households (5.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rock Springs
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years482 (5.3%)$48,000
25 to 44 Years3,418 (37.9%)$86,067
45 to 64 Years3,258 (36.1%)$84,375
65+ Years1,859 (20.6%)$61,369
Total9,017 (100.0%)$75,863

Poverty in Rock Springs

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rock Springs

With 11.5% poverty level for males and 15.6% for females among the residents of Rock Springs, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 178 males (26.0%) and 206 females (30.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rock Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years178 (26.0%)206 (30.0%)
5 Years32 (17.2%)41 (25.0%)
6 to 11 Years213 (21.6%)105 (12.0%)
12 to 14 Years69 (11.0%)159 (22.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years33 (10.7%)47 (14.0%)
18 to 24 Years73 (6.0%)168 (15.5%)
25 to 34 Years243 (14.1%)209 (16.4%)
35 to 44 Years254 (12.5%)185 (10.8%)
45 to 54 Years57 (4.2%)148 (12.2%)
55 to 64 Years105 (8.2%)251 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years111 (11.3%)116 (13.2%)
75 Years and over4 (1.0%)74 (16.9%)
Total1,372 (11.5%)1,709 (15.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rock Springs

According to the poverty statistics in Rock Springs, males aged 15 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rock Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years506 (74.0%)481 (70.0%)
5 Years154 (82.8%)123 (75.0%)
6 to 11 Years774 (78.4%)773 (88.0%)
12 to 14 Years559 (89.0%)560 (77.9%)
15 Years166 (100.0%)209 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years274 (89.2%)290 (86.1%)
18 to 24 Years1,141 (94.0%)916 (84.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,479 (85.9%)1,063 (83.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,775 (87.5%)1,521 (89.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,313 (95.8%)1,069 (87.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,180 (91.8%)1,111 (81.6%)
65 to 74 Years873 (88.7%)762 (86.8%)
75 Years and over407 (99.0%)363 (83.1%)
Total10,601 (88.5%)9,241 (84.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rock Springs

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rock Springs show that 9.2% or 391 of the total 4,233 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 47 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.5%, which includes 45 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rock Springs
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,909 (93.1%)142 (6.9%)
1 or 2 Children1,250 (96.5%)45 (3.5%)
3 or 4 Children683 (81.3%)157 (18.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)47 (100.0%)
Total3,842 (90.8%)391 (9.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rock Springs

According to the poverty data in Rock Springs, 13.4% or 96 single-father households and 25.6% or 189 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 85 households (23.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 175 households (35.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rock Springs
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children9 (2.8%)14 (7.9%)
1 or 2 Children85 (23.2%)175 (35.3%)
3 or 4 Children2 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total96 (13.4%)189 (25.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rock Springs

The poverty data for Rock Springs shows that 391 of the married-couple family households (9.2%) and 285 of the single-parent households (19.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 260 household (30.1%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rock Springs
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children142 (6.9%)23 (4.6%)
1 or 2 Children45 (3.5%)260 (30.1%)
3 or 4 Children157 (18.7%)2 (2.1%)
5 or more Children47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total391 (9.2%)285 (19.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Rock Springs

Employment by Class of Employer in Rock Springs

Among the 11,850 employed individuals in Rock Springs, private company employees (7,866 | 66.4%), local government employees (1,570 | 13.3%), and not-for-profit organizations (770 | 6.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rock Springs
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees7,86666.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)3633.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)3392.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations7706.5%
Local Government Employees1,57013.3%
State Government Employees4834.1%
Federal Government Employees3853.3%
Unpaid Family Workers740.6%
Total11,850100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rock Springs

According to the labor force statistics for Rock Springs, out of the total population over 16 years of age (17,938), 71.1% or 12,754 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.4% or 689 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 94.9% or 1,754 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 14.9% or 93 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rock Springs
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years624 (47.9%)93 (14.9%)
20 to 24 Years1,754 (94.9%)168 (9.6%)
25 to 29 Years1,259 (79.7%)83 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years1,235 (87.2%)19 (1.5%)
35 to 44 Years3,320 (88.9%)86 (2.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,280 (88.1%)130 (5.7%)
55 to 59 Years959 (75.2%)25 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years850 (61.7%)90 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years442 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over35 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total12,754 (71.1%)689 (5.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rock Springs

According to labor force statistics for Rock Springs, 82.7% of individuals (9,900) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,971) are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 436 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 91.8% or 2,428 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.1% or 222 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rock Springs
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School690 (67.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3,120 (83.3%)266 (7.1%)
College / Associate Degree3,669 (80.5%)169 (3.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,428 (91.8%)82 (3.1%)
Total9,900 (82.7%)527 (4.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rock Springs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rock Springs are Community & Social Service (1,282 | 10.7%), Management (1,131 | 9.4%), Education Instruction & Library (883 | 7.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (560 | 4.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (543 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rock Springs

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rock Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (89.3%), Computers, Engineering & Science (84.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (80.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (86.2%), Business & Financial (75.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rock Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Management634 (56.1%)497 (43.9%)
Business & Financial93 (24.3%)290 (75.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science475 (84.8%)85 (15.2%)
Computers & Mathematics83 (80.6%)20 (19.4%)
Architecture & Engineering342 (89.3%)41 (10.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science50 (67.6%)24 (32.4%)
Community & Social Service 436 (34.0%)846 (66.0%)
Education, Arts & Media117 (44.8%)144 (55.2%)
Legal Services & Support35 (39.3%)54 (60.7%)
Education Instruction & Library260 (29.4%)623 (70.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment24 (49.0%)25 (51.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating144 (26.5%)399 (73.5%)
Health Technologists39 (13.8%)243 (86.2%)
Total (Category)1,782 (45.7%)2,117 (54.3%)
Total (Overall)6,837 (56.9%)5,187 (43.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rock Springs are Food Preparation & Serving (602 | 5.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (425 | 3.5%), Healthcare Support (346 | 2.9%), Security & Protection (326 | 2.7%), and Personal Care & Service (276 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Rock Springs

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rock Springs, the most male-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (56.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (53.3%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (41.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (80.6%), and Law Enforcement (76.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rock Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)346 (100.0%)
Security & Protection130 (39.9%)196 (60.1%)
Firefighting & Prevention96 (53.3%)84 (46.7%)
Law Enforcement34 (23.3%)112 (76.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving117 (19.4%)485 (80.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance178 (41.9%)247 (58.1%)
Personal Care & Service156 (56.5%)120 (43.5%)
Total (Category)581 (29.4%)1,394 (70.6%)
Total (Overall)6,837 (56.9%)5,187 (43.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rock Springs are Sales & Related (1,207 | 10.0%), and Office & Administration (1,091 | 9.1%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rock Springs

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rock Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related675 (55.9%)532 (44.1%)
Office & Administration260 (23.8%)831 (76.2%)
Total (Category)935 (40.7%)1,363 (59.3%)
Total (Overall)6,837 (56.9%)5,187 (43.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rock Springs are Construction & Extraction (1,665 | 13.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (926 | 7.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (22 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rock Springs

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rock Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction1,654 (99.3%)11 (0.7%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair926 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)2,602 (99.6%)11 (0.4%)
Total (Overall)6,837 (56.9%)5,187 (43.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rock Springs are Production (620 | 5.2%), Transportation (375 | 3.1%), and Material Moving (244 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rock Springs

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rock Springs
OccupationMaleFemale
Production502 (81.0%)118 (19.0%)
Transportation299 (79.7%)76 (20.3%)
Material Moving136 (55.7%)108 (44.3%)
Total (Category)937 (75.6%)302 (24.4%)
Total (Overall)6,837 (56.9%)5,187 (43.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rock Springs

Employment Industries in Rock Springs

The major employment industries in Rock Springs include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,518 | 12.6%), Retail Trade (1,508 | 12.5%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (1,482 | 12.3%), Educational Services (1,265 | 10.5%), and Public Administration (870 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Rock Springs

Employment Industries by Sex in Rock Springs

The Rock Springs industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (97.4%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (80.1%), Finance & Insurance (79.0%), and Information (75.2%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rock Springs
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,433 (96.7%)49 (3.3%)
Construction681 (97.4%)18 (2.6%)
Manufacturing519 (76.9%)156 (23.1%)
Wholesale Trade330 (91.7%)30 (8.3%)
Retail Trade816 (54.1%)692 (45.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing510 (75.9%)162 (24.1%)
Utilities249 (83.8%)48 (16.2%)
Information33 (24.8%)100 (75.2%)
Finance & Insurance74 (21.0%)278 (79.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing108 (59.3%)74 (40.7%)
Professional & Scientific210 (56.3%)163 (43.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support87 (46.3%)101 (53.7%)
Educational Services371 (29.3%)894 (70.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance302 (19.9%)1,216 (80.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation67 (47.9%)73 (52.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services293 (36.0%)521 (64.0%)
Public Administration479 (55.1%)391 (44.9%)
Total6,837 (56.9%)5,187 (43.1%)

Education in Rock Springs

School Enrollment in Rock Springs

The most common levels of schooling among the 6,396 students in Rock Springs are high school (1,597 | 25.0%), middle school (1,394 | 21.8%), and elementary school (1,206 | 18.9%).
School Enrollment in Rock Springs
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool5027.9%
Kindergarten3976.2%
Elementary School1,20618.9%
Middle School1,39421.8%
High School1,59725.0%
College / Undergraduate1,08417.0%
Graduate / Professional2163.4%
Total6,396100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rock Springs

Out of a total of 6,396 students who are enrolled in schools in Rock Springs, 512 (8.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,884 (92.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 140 (26.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 1,017 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rock Springs
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds380 (73.1%)140 (26.9%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,383 (91.5%)128 (8.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,835 (98.1%)35 (1.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,017 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds397 (88.6%)51 (11.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds239 (99.2%)2 (0.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds210 (75.5%)68 (24.5%)
35 Years and over426 (83.4%)85 (16.6%)
Total5,884 (92.0%)512 (8.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rock Springs

Education (731 | 20.9%), business (496 | 14.2%), science & technology (356 | 10.2%), engineering (349 | 10.0%), and bio, nature & agricultural (237 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 3,499 individuals in Rock Springs who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rock Springs
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1173.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2376.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1554.4%
Psychology2216.3%
Social Sciences1303.7%
Engineering34910.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies160.5%
Science & Technology35610.2%
Business49614.2%
Education73120.9%
Literature & Languages320.9%
Liberal Arts & History1745.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1394.0%
Communications1123.2%
Arts & Humanities2346.7%
Total3,499100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rock Springs

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rock Springs

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rock Springs are males with 2 vehicles (2,523, accounting for 37.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,797, making up 49.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rock Springs
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle115 (1.7%)52 (1.0%)
1 Vehicle991 (14.8%)639 (12.6%)
2 Vehicles2,523 (37.7%)1,797 (35.4%)
3 Vehicles1,581 (23.6%)1,429 (28.2%)
4 Vehicles886 (13.2%)709 (14.0%)
5 or more Vehicles603 (9.0%)446 (8.8%)
Total6,699 (100.0%)5,072 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rock Springs

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rock Springs are 10 to 14 minutes (3,214 commuters, 27.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (2,716 commuters, 23.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,447 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Rock Springs
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8467.3%
5 to 9 Minutes2,71623.4%
10 to 14 Minutes3,21427.7%
15 to 19 Minutes1,44712.4%
20 to 24 Minutes6335.4%
25 to 29 Minutes1401.2%
30 to 34 Minutes7366.3%
35 to 39 Minutes2161.9%
40 to 44 Minutes4724.1%
45 to 59 Minutes4944.3%
60 to 89 Minutes4664.0%
90 or more Minutes2392.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Rock Springs

The most common commute times in Rock Springs are 10 to 14 minutes (1,826 commuters, 27.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,612 commuters, 32.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rock Springs
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes371 (5.6%)475 (9.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,104 (16.6%)1,612 (32.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,826 (27.4%)1,388 (28.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes755 (11.3%)692 (14.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes381 (5.7%)252 (5.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes61 (0.9%)79 (1.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes565 (8.5%)171 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes131 (2.0%)85 (1.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes435 (6.5%)37 (0.7%)
45 to 59 Minutes432 (6.5%)62 (1.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes415 (6.2%)51 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes182 (2.7%)57 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rock Springs

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rock Springs are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (1,051, 15.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (677, 13.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rock Springs
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM798 (12.0%)174 (3.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM436 (6.6%)91 (1.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM678 (10.2%)384 (7.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,051 (15.8%)280 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM652 (9.8%)582 (11.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM584 (8.8%)677 (13.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM791 (11.9%)616 (12.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM374 (5.6%)464 (9.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM119 (1.8%)273 (5.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM174 (2.6%)482 (9.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM324 (4.9%)85 (1.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM38 (0.6%)205 (4.1%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM136 (2.0%)310 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM503 (7.5%)338 (6.8%)
Total6,658 (100.0%)4,961 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rock Springs

Occupancy by Ownership in Rock Springs

Of the total 9,017 dwellings in Rock Springs, owner-occupied units account for 6,412 (71.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,605 (28.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rock Springs
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,41271.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,60528.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units9,017100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rock Springs

Occupancy by Household Size in Rock Springs
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,96732.9%
2-Person Household2,57028.5%
3-Person Household1,39315.4%
4+ Person Household2,08723.2%
Total Housing Units9,017100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rock Springs

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rock Springs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,927 (64.9%)1,040 (35.0%)
2-Person Household1,991 (77.5%)579 (22.5%)
3-Person Household1,004 (72.1%)389 (27.9%)
4+ Person Household1,490 (71.4%)597 (28.6%)
Total Housing Units6,412 (71.1%)2,605 (28.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rock Springs

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rock Springs
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School295 (48.0%)320 (52.0%)
High School Diploma1,754 (65.4%)928 (34.6%)
College/Associate Degree2,720 (73.1%)1,001 (26.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,643 (82.2%)356 (17.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rock Springs

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rock Springs
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,83920.4%
35 to 44 Years2,06122.9%
45 to 54 Years1,52016.9%
55 to 64 Years1,73819.3%
65 to 74 Years1,32114.6%
75 to 84 Years3684.1%
85 Years and Over1701.9%
Total9,017100.0%

Housing Finances in Rock Springs

Median Income by Occupancy in Rock Springs

Median Income by Occupancy in Rock Springs
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,412 (71.1%)$89,080
Renter-Occupied2,605 (28.9%)$55,793
Average9,017 (100.0%)$75,863

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rock Springs

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rock Springs
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000114 (1.8%)177 (6.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99971 (1.1%)81 (3.1%)
$10,000 to $14,999126 (2.0%)184 (7.1%)
$15,000 to $19,999106 (1.7%)179 (6.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999131 (2.0%)151 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999507 (7.9%)150 (5.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999612 (9.5%)290 (11.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,085 (16.9%)530 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999945 (14.7%)227 (8.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,611 (25.1%)385 (14.8%)
$150,000 or more1,104 (17.2%)251 (9.6%)
Total6,412 (100.0%)2,605 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rock Springs

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rock Springs
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300685 (10.7%)84 (3.2%)
$300 to $4991,271 (19.8%)14 (0.5%)
$500 to $799603 (9.4%)710 (27.3%)
$800 to $999371 (5.8%)651 (25.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,491 (23.3%)961 (36.9%)
$1,500 to $1,9991,035 (16.1%)57 (2.2%)
$2,000 to $2,499610 (9.5%)46 (1.8%)
$2,500 to $2,999151 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more195 (3.0%)6 (0.2%)
Total6,412 (100.0%)2,605 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rock Springs

Housing Structures in Rock Springs

Housing Structures in Rock Springs
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached5,93165.8%
Single Unit, Attached5966.6%
2 Unit Apartments1621.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments3964.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1772.0%
10 or more Apartments6487.2%
Mobile Home / Other1,10712.3%
Total9,017100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rock Springs

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rock Springs
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,293 (89.2%)638 (10.8%)
Single Unit, Attached267 (44.8%)329 (55.2%)
2 Unit Apartments62 (38.3%)100 (61.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (0.5%)394 (99.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)177 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)648 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other788 (71.2%)319 (28.8%)
Total6,412 (71.1%)2,605 (28.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rock Springs

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rock Springs
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)49 (1.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms96 (1.5%)699 (26.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,601 (25.0%)1,330 (51.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms2,509 (39.1%)367 (14.1%)
8 or more Rooms2,206 (34.4%)160 (6.1%)
Total6,412 (100.0%)2,605 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rock Springs

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rock Springs
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas5,667 (88.4%)1,837 (70.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas43 (0.7%)12 (0.5%)
Electricity675 (10.5%)756 (29.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels27 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,412 (100.0%)2,605 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rock Springs

Household Vehicle Usage in Rock Springs
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle133 (2.1%)75 (2.9%)
1 Vehicle1,026 (16.0%)1,109 (42.6%)
2 Vehicles2,721 (42.4%)1,011 (38.8%)
3 or more Vehicles2,532 (39.5%)410 (15.7%)
Total6,412 (100.0%)2,605 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rock Springs

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rock Springs

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,6493,763
Median Property Value$219,400$259,700
Median Household Income$60,046$763
Monthly Housing Costs$410$113
Real Estate Taxes$1,324$44

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rock Springs

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rock Springs
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000615 (23.2%)228 (6.1%)
$50,000 to $99,99952 (2.0%)32 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,391 (52.5%)2,325 (61.8%)
$300,000 to $499,999410 (15.5%)950 (25.3%)
$500,000 to $749,99952 (2.0%)200 (5.3%)
$750,000 to $999,9999 (0.3%)19 (0.5%)
$1,000,000 or more120 (4.5%)9 (0.2%)
Total2,649 (100.0%)3,763 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rock Springs

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rock Springs
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000139 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999195 (7.4%)46 (1.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999324 (12.2%)168 (4.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999399 (15.1%)183 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999483 (18.2%)213 (5.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999343 (13.0%)602 (16.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999425 (16.0%)602 (16.0%)
$150,000 or more341 (12.9%)1,186 (31.5%)
Total2,649 (100.0%)3,763 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rock Springs

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rock Springs
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,021 (38.5%)102,136 (2,714.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x387 (14.6%)1,137 (30.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x302 (11.4%)1,308 (34.8%)
4.0x or more879 (33.2%)602 (16.0%)
Total2,649 (100.0%)3,763 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rock Springs

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rock Springs
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800681 (25.7%)7 (0.2%)
$800 to $1,499856 (32.3%)588 (15.6%)
$800 to $1,4991,086 (41.0%)1,179 (31.3%)
Total2,649 (100.0%)3,763 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rock Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rock Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rock Springs
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,700 (95.9%)73 (4.1%)
6 to 18 Years4,238 (89.6%)490 (10.4%)
19 to 25 Years1,879 (79.4%)486 (20.5%)
26 to 34 Years1,888 (70.8%)780 (29.2%)
35 to 44 Years3,046 (81.8%)677 (18.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,160 (83.5%)427 (16.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,357 (89.0%)290 (11.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,862 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older848 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19,978 (86.1%)3,223 (13.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rock Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rock Springs
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,700 (95.9%)73 (4.1%)
Foreign Born, Citizen4,238 (89.6%)490 (10.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,879 (79.4%)486 (20.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rock Springs

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rock Springs
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,715 (73.0%)635 (27.0%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,185 (72.4%)835 (27.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,863 (86.6%)445 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,796 (84.9%)498 (15.1%)
$100,000 and over10,213 (92.8%)792 (7.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rock Springs

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rock Springs
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6566 (31.9%)1,215 (68.5%)
6 to 18 Years858 (18.1%)3,504 (74.1%)
19 to 25 Years117 (5.0%)1,794 (75.9%)
25 to 34 Years376 (14.1%)1,635 (61.3%)
35 to 44 Years509 (13.7%)2,707 (72.7%)
45 to 54 Years148 (5.7%)2,086 (80.6%)
55 to 64 Years431 (16.3%)2,113 (79.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,852 (99.5%)1,185 (63.6%)
75 Years and over848 (100.0%)563 (66.4%)
Total5,705 (24.6%)16,802 (72.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rock Springs

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rock Springs
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years249 (10.7%)150 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years415 (13.7%)123 (5.1%)
35 to 64 Years760 (16.3%)659 (15.4%)
65 to 74 Years256 (26.0%)162 (18.4%)
75 Years and over278 (67.6%)220 (50.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rock Springs

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rock Springs: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years49 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years332 (7.1%)259 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years202 (20.5%)52 (5.9%)
75 Years and over248 (60.3%)58 (13.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rock Springs: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years48 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years70 (2.3%)48 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years123 (2.6%)132 (3.1%)
65 to 74 Years56 (5.7%)15 (1.7%)
75 Years and over54 (13.1%)77 (17.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rock Springs: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years145 (6.3%)91 (3.9%)
18 to 34 Years288 (9.5%)80 (3.3%)
35 to 64 Years193 (4.1%)268 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years12 (1.2%)11 (1.3%)
75 Years and over31 (7.5%)71 (16.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rock Springs: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years82 (2.7%)20 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years253 (5.4%)237 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years114 (11.6%)120 (13.7%)
75 Years and over109 (26.5%)174 (39.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rock Springs: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)45 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years55 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years48 (1.0%)69 (1.6%)
65 to 74 Years7 (0.7%)1 (0.1%)
75 Years and over32 (7.8%)76 (17.4%)

Technology Access in Rock Springs

Computing Device Access in Rock Springs

Computing Device Access in Rock Springs
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop7,10378.8%
Smartphone8,25491.5%
Tablet6,03867.0%
No Computing Device4124.6%
Total9,017100.0%

Internet Access in Rock Springs

Internet Access in Rock Springs
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet530.6%
Broadband Home6,57272.9%
Cellular Data Only99911.1%
Satellite Internet1,26414.0%
No Internet7778.6%
Total9,017100.0%

Rock Springs Summary

History

Rock Springs, Wyoming is a city located in Sweetwater County in the southwestern part of the state. It is the county seat and the largest city in the county. The city was founded in 1868 as a railroad town and was named after the nearby springs that were used by Native Americans for centuries. The city was originally a coal mining town and was the site of the infamous Rock Springs Massacre in 1885, when a mob of white miners attacked Chinese miners, killing 28 and injuring many more.
The city has a long and rich history, and has been home to many different cultures and ethnicities. The city was home to the Shoshone and Ute tribes for centuries before the arrival of white settlers. The city was also home to a large number of Chinese immigrants who came to work in the coal mines in the late 19th century. The city was also home to a large number of Italian immigrants who came to work in the coal mines in the early 20th century.

Geography

Rock Springs is located in the southwestern part of Wyoming, in Sweetwater County. The city is situated at the base of the Rocky Mountains, and is surrounded by the Red Desert to the south and the Great Divide Basin to the north. The city is located at an elevation of 6,200 feet above sea level. The city is located at the intersection of Interstate 80 and US Route 191, and is about 100 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyoming.
The city has a total area of 16.2 square miles, of which 16.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The city is located in a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual precipitation is about 11 inches, and the average annual snowfall is about 30 inches.

Economy

Rock Springs is the economic hub of Sweetwater County, and is home to a variety of industries. The city is home to several large coal mines, and is also home to a number of oil and gas companies. The city is also home to a number of manufacturing companies, including a large aluminum smelter. The city is also home to a number of retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.
The city is also home to a number of educational institutions, including Western Wyoming Community College and the University of Wyoming at Rock Springs. The city is also home to a number of medical facilities, including Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Rock Springs was 23,036. The racial makeup of the city was 87.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 8.2% from other races, and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 20.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,945. About 14.2% of families and 17.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Rock Springs is a diverse city, with a variety of cultures and ethnicities. The city is home to a large number of Native Americans, as well as a large number of immigrants from Mexico, Central America, and Asia. The city is also home to a large number of Italian Americans, as well as a large number of Chinese Americans.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rock Springs?
Total Population of Rock Springs is 23,361.
What is the Total Male Population of Rock Springs?
Total Male Population of Rock Springs is 12,188.
What is the Total Female Population of Rock Springs?
Total Female Population of Rock Springs is 11,173.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rock Springs?
There are 109.08 Males per 100 Females in Rock Springs.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rock Springs?
There are 91.67 Females per 100 Males in Rock Springs.
What is the Median Population Age in Rock Springs?
Median Population Age in Rock Springs is 35.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rock Springs
Average Family Size in Rock Springs is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rock Springs
Average Household Size in Rock Springs is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rock Springs?
Per Capita income in Rock Springs is $40,921.
What is the Median Family Income in Rock Springs?
Median Family Income in Rock Springs is $95,983.
What is the Median Household income in Rock Springs?
Median Household Income in Rock Springs is $75,863.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rock Springs?
Income or Wage Gap in Rock Springs is 45.2%.
Women in Rock Springs earn 54.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Rock Springs?
Family Income Deficit in Rock Springs is $9,921.
Families that are below poverty line in Rock Springs earn $9,921 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rock Springs?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rock Springs is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rock Springs?
There are 12,754 People in the Labor Forcein in Rock Springs.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rock Springs?
71.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Rock Springs.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rock Springs?
Unemployment Rate in Rock Springs is 5.4%.