Rock Springs, WY Demographics
A map of Rock Springs's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 17,621 | 74.9% |
Hispanic | 4,185 | 17.8% |
Multiracial | 984 | 4.2% |
Native American/Other | 267 | 1.1% |
Black | 265 | 1.1% |
Asian | 204 | 0.9% |
Rock Springs, Wyoming had a population of 23,526 in 2020. It was 74.9% White, 1.1% Black, 0.9% Asian, 17.8% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rock Springs, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Rock Springs is the 5th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Rock Springs's White Population
17,621 residents of Rock Springs identify as White, or 74.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Rock Springs slightly less than the White share of the population of Wyoming (81.4% White). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Rock Springs is ranked #179 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rock Springs is more White than neighboring Clearview Acres (58% White), and Reliance (66.6% White). Rock Springs is less White than neighboring North Rock Springs (83.2% White), Purple Sage (75.2% White), and Arrowhead Springs (88.1% White).
Rock Springs's Black Population
265 residents of Rock Springs identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rock Springs roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Wyoming (0.8% Black). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Rock Springs is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rock Springs is more Black than neighboring Reliance (0.3% Black), North Rock Springs (0.2% Black), Purple Sage (0% Black), and Arrowhead Springs (0% Black). Rock Springs is less Black than neighboring Clearview Acres (2.1% Black).
Rock Springs's Asian Population
204 residents of Rock Springs identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rock Springs roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Wyoming (0.9% Asian). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Rock Springs is ranked #28 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rock Springs is more Asian than neighboring Clearview Acres (0.3% Asian), Reliance (0.2% Asian), North Rock Springs (0% Asian), Purple Sage (0% Asian), and Arrowhead Springs (0% Asian).
Rock Springs's Hispanic Population
4,185 residents of Rock Springs identify as Hispanic, or 17.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rock Springs slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Wyoming (10.2% Hispanic). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Rock Springs is ranked #12 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rock Springs is more Hispanic than neighboring North Rock Springs (12.8% Hispanic), and Arrowhead Springs (6.8% Hispanic). Rock Springs is less Hispanic than neighboring Clearview Acres (32.1% Hispanic), Reliance (24.6% Hispanic), and Purple Sage (19.7% Hispanic).
Rock Springs's Native American/Other Population
267 residents of Rock Springs identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rock Springs roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Wyoming (2.5% Native American/Other). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Rock Springs is ranked #98 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rock Springs is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Rock Springs (1% Native American/Other), and Arrowhead Springs (0% Native American/Other). Rock Springs is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clearview Acres (2% Native American/Other), Reliance (2.3% Native American/Other), and Purple Sage (2.2% Native American/Other).
Rock Springs's Multiracial Population
984 residents of Rock Springs identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rock Springs roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Wyoming (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 205 places in Wyoming, Rock Springs is ranked #77 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rock Springs is more Multiracial than neighboring North Rock Springs (2.8% Multiracial), and Purple Sage (2.8% Multiracial). Rock Springs is less Multiracial than neighboring Clearview Acres (5.5% Multiracial), Reliance (6.1% Multiracial), and Arrowhead Springs (5.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.