Rock Springs, Wyoming
Rock Springs: City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States
About
Rock Springs is a city located in the county of Sweetwater in the U.S. state of Wyoming. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,036 and a population density of 460 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 22,943 inhabitants.
The city was created 136 years ago in 1887.
Quick Facts about Rock Springs
| Population : | 22,943 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wyoming (United States) |
| County : | Sweetwater County |
| Postal code : | 82901, 82902, 82942 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 307 |
| Area : | 50.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 6,388 feet / 1947 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1888 (136 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Denver |
| Local time : | 22:43:09 (24th April 2024) |
| Density : | 458 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.41% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rock Springs is located at 41°35'15"N 109°12'10"W (41.5874600, -109.2029000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rock Springs decreased by 0.41% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,036 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,339 | 1.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 23,911 | 2.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,070 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 23,949 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 23,964 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 23,718 | -1.04% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 23,294 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 22,927 | -1.6% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 22,653 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 22,943 | 1.26% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 40,913 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 34,763 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 17.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 42,602 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 34,691 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 38.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 6.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.0% |
| White only, percent : | 94.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.9% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.4% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 11.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 84.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,118 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.9% |
Rock Springs zip code is 82901.
County name: Sweetwater, County
fips: 56037
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $273,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,473 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $383 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,128 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,223 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.75 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 69.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 28,372 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 671,811 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 204,442 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $5,636 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $78,490 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,333 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 6.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,759 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,420 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 847 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 290 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,376 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 160 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,405 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,253.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.39 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 52.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $215,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,251 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $342 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $794 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,959 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.88 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 84.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 34.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 57,472 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 126,396 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 639,757 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 505,289 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $17,353 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,346 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $22,355 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,979 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,462 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 691 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 184 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,603 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 295 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,381 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 783.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 36.83 |
People born in Rock Springs (31)
People born in Rock Springs, including politician Edward D. Crippa, football player Boyd Dowler, film actor Mickey Daniels, .
List
- Paul Gosar (American politician and dentist) he was born in 22/11/1958
- Teno Roncalio (American politician) he was born in 23/03/1916
- Adam Archuleta (American football player) he was born in 27/11/1977
- Abby Norman (Beauty contestant) she was born in 11/01/1984
- Florabel Muir (American journalist) she was born in 06/05/1889
- Jack Snow (American football player (1943-2006)) he was born in 25/01/1943
- Joe Legerski (American basketball coach) he was born in 24/07/1957
- John Frullo (Certified Public Accountant) he was born in 01/08/1962
- Lloyd Jones Mills (US Navy officer) he was born in 03/07/1917
- Paul Kos (American conceptual artist, sculptor, video artist) he was born in 23/12/1942
- Rae Lynn Job (American politician) she was born in 02/05/1948
- Todd Parr (American writer (born 1962)) he was born in 09/07/1962
- Tony Berti (American football player) he was born in 21/06/1972
- Joe Aguirre (American football player (1918-1985)) he was born in 17/10/1918
- John Bugas (American automotive industry executive) he was born in 26/04/1908
- Joseph M. Barbuto (American politician) he was born in 15/08/1983
- Don Kopp (American politician) he was born in 19/04/1942
- Paul Brothers (American football player) he was born in 18/04/1945
Schools in Rock Springs
College & universities near Rock Springs, WY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240693 | Western Wyoming Community College | Rock Springs (WY) | 82901 |
Post offices near Rock Springs
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Spring Post Office | Rock Springs (WY) | 82901 |
| Green River Post Office | Green River (WY) | 82935 |
| Superior Post Office | Superior (WY) | 82945 |
| Little America Post Office | Little America (WY) | 82929 |
| Farson Post Office | Farson (WY) | 82932 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Rock Springs , Wisconsin village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States with a population of 361 people.
Other cities in Sweetwater County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sweetwater County , WY.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Green River | 11,788 | River in Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado, in the United States, that is a tributary of the Colorado River |
| North Rock Springs | 2,207 | Census-designated place in Sweetwater County, Wyoming |
| Wamsutter | 467 | Town of the United States |
| Superior | 312 | Town of the United States |
| Granger | 128 | Town in Wyoming |
| Bairoil | 97 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Rock Springs distances to largest Wyoming cities
