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Rock Springs, WY vs Waco, TX

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- Waco is 0% more densely populated than Rock Springs.
- People are 23.4% less likely to be married in Waco.
- The Median Age is 5.6 years younger in Waco.
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 Rock Springs, WYWaco, TXUnited States
 Population23,505136,800329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%51.7%50.5%
 Male Population51.2%48.3%49.5%
 Median Age34.729.138.4
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 Population - 201023,017125,360309,327,143
 Population - 200018,708113,726285,036,114
 Population - 199019,050103,590251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now22.6%24.3%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now20.4%36.5%30.8%
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 Population Density1,213.11,536.793.4
 Land Area19.489.03,531,905.4
 Water Area0.012.3264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Rock Springs, WYWaco, TXUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.8%7.5%5.9%
 Age 5 to 99.0%5.9%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%6.6%6.6%
 Age 15 to 173.7%3.8%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%9.1%4.0%
 Age 21 to 246.1%10.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%13.9%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4415.1%11.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.4%9.3%12.6%
 Age 55 to 596.1%5.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%4.6%6.3%
 Age 65 to 747.9%7.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.5%3.4%4.5%
 Age 85 and over1.2%1.9%1.9%
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 Race
 Rock Springs, WYWaco, TXUnited States
 White77.8%44.1%59.4%
 Black2.0%20.5%12.2%
 Asian1.2%2.1%5.6%
 Native American0.9%0.1%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.7%0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%2.0%3.2%
 Hispanic15.2%31.0%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Rock Springs, WYWaco, TXUnited States
 Married Population49.8%38.1%49.8%
     Currently Married47.8%36.1%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%2.0%1.8%
 Single Population50.2%61.9%50.2%
 Never Married30.0%45.4%33.8%
 Divorced13.9%11.1%10.8%
 Widowed6.3%5.4%5.6%
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 Household Size2.712.522.60
 Households8,56450,990124,010,992
 Family Households5,31229,02680,755,759
     Married couple, w/children40.2%28.2%30.5%
     Married couple, no children36.2%33.3%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,25221,96443,255,233
     Single householder, w/children14.9%26.2%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.6%12.4%10.8%

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Reviews for Rock Springs    3 Reviews

Rock Springs will grow on you. It is a big city (about 20,000) by Wyoming standards. There are a few chain stores and a small mall. Wal-Mart is the main place to shop  More

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Over 16 years ago

i once lived in rock for about a year and then transfered to oregon. i'm ready to go back.the town is like any it has good and bad.im going back because it grew on me  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have heard lots of rumors about Rock Springs. I know that many people say it is a rough town. Since I am looking at possibly teaching there, I would like to know what  More

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Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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