Rock Springs, WY
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
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
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
Total Crimes
1,614.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-31.20%
Below National Average
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
Rock Springs's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
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 | |
Rock Springs, WY Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Milonica at en.wikipedia | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Milonica at en.wikipedia | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Milonica at English Wikip | GFDL
Rankings for Rock Springs in Wyoming
Map Of Rock Springs, WY
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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
| 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
| 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
| 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
| 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% |
