Rock Springs, WY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Rock Springs, Wyoming Info Snack

Population
23,238
Unemployment
5.0%
Poverty
10.2%
Median Home
$205,300
Median Income
$74,625
Median Rent
$876

Rock Springs SnackAbility

8
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
8
Safety
7
Amenities
8.5
Education
8
Commute
9

Rock Springs, WY Crime Report

365
Total Crimes
1,614.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
-31.20%
Below National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Rock Springs
/ 100k People
Wyoming
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 365 1,614.0 1,844.8 2,346.0
Violent Crime 58 256.5 234.2 387.8
Murder 0 0.0 3.1 6.5
Robbery 1 4.4 11.3 73.9
Aggravated Assault 37 163.6 162.6 279.7
Property Crime 307 1,357.5 1,610.6 1,958.2
Burglary 39 172.5 210.4 314.2
Larceny 245 1,083.4 1,234.7 1,398.0
Car Theft 23 101.7 165.5 246.0

Rock Springs, WY Cost Of Living

101
Rock Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Living Expense Rock Springs Wyoming National Average
Overall 101 100 100
Services 95 104 100
Groceries 90 101 100
Health 92 98 100
Housing 105 101 100
Transportation 106 88 100
Utilities 90 89 100

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Rankings for Rock Springs in Wyoming

Map Of Rock Springs, WY

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1

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2

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Population 2,727

Population over time in Rock Springs

Year Population % Change
2020 23,238 -1.7%
2019 23,633 -0.8%
2018 23,820 -0.6%
2017 23,967 0.4%
2016 23,869 0.8%
2015 23,684 0.6%
2014 23,534 1.8%
2013 23,125 2.4%
2012 22,576 2.5%
2011 22,017 -

Race / Ethnicity in Rock Springs

White
78.6% (18,262)
African American
2.0% (465)
American Indian
0.5% (110)
Asian
0.5% (113)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (86)
Two Or More
3.0% (694)
Hispanic
15.1% (3,508)
Race Rock Springs WY USA
White 78.6% 83.6% 60.1%
African American 2.0% 0.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.5% 2.0% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 0.8% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.1% 0.3%
Two Or More 3.0% 2.5% 2.8%
Hispanic 15.1% 10.1% 18.2%

Gender in Rock Springs

Female
48.5% (11,273)
Male
51.5% (11,964)
Gender Rock Springs WY USA
Female 48.5% 49.0% 50.8%
Male 51.5% 51.0% 49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rock Springs for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
3.0% (697)
9-12th Grade
6.0% (1,394)
High School / GED
30.0% (6,971)
Some College
23.0% (5,344)
Associate's Degree
14.0% (3,253)
Bachelor's Degree
15.0% (3,485)
Master's Degree
6.0% (1,394)
Professional Degree
2.0% (464)
Doctorate Degree
1.0% (232)
Education Rock Springs WY USA
< 9th Grade 3.0% 1.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 6.0% 5.0% 7.0%
High School / GED 30.0% 29.0% 27.0%
Some College 23.0% 25.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 14.0% 11.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 18.0% 20.0%
Master's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 2.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 1.0% 1.0%

Household Income For Rock Springs, Wyoming

Less than $10,000
5.2% (121,502)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.3% (52,706)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (179,201)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.2% (191,407)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.2% (238,011)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.4% (381,150)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.8% (343,424)
$100,000 to $149,999
22.0% (510,143)
$150,000 to $199,999
8.3% (192,239)
$200,000 or more
4.9% (114,012)
Income Rock Springs WY USA
Less than $10,000 5.2% 5.2% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.3% 3.7% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 8.1% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.2% 8.8% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.2% 12.3% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.4% 18.2% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.8% 14.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 22.0% 17.5% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 8.3% 6.2% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 4.9% 5.0% 8.3%

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