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Laramie, WY vs Rock Springs, WY

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Highlights
- Rock Springs is 0% more densely populated than Laramie.
- People are 37.0% more likely to be married in Rock Springs.
- The Median Age is 7.9 years older in Rock Springs.
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 Laramie, WYRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Population31,50123,505329,725,481
 Female Population47.1%48.8%50.5%
 Male Population52.9%51.2%49.5%
 Median Age26.834.738.4
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 Population - 201030,92323,017309,327,143
 Population - 200027,20418,708285,036,114
 Population - 199026,68719,050251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now20.1%22.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now22.4%20.4%30.8%
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 Population Density1,718.21,213.193.4
 Land Area18.319.43,531,905.4
 Water Area0.00.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Laramie, WYRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Age 0 to 44.2%6.8%5.9%
 Age 5 to 94.3%9.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 143.9%6.6%6.6%
 Age 15 to 172.2%3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 2013.0%4.3%4.0%
 Age 21 to 2418.0%6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3418.8%14.0%13.8%
 Age 35 to 4410.5%15.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 547.2%10.4%12.6%
 Age 55 to 594.0%6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.7%6.3%6.3%
 Age 65 to 746.8%7.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.6%2.5%4.5%
 Age 85 and over0.8%1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Laramie, WYRock Springs, WYUnited States
 White79.7%77.8%59.4%
 Black0.9%2.0%12.2%
 Asian4.0%1.2%5.6%
 Native American0.7%0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%0.0%0.2%
 Other0.1%0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.4%2.2%3.2%
 Hispanic11.0%15.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Laramie, WYRock Springs, WYUnited States
 Married Population36.3%49.8%49.8%
     Currently Married35.6%47.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated0.8%2.0%1.8%
 Single Population63.7%50.2%50.2%
 Never Married53.0%30.0%33.8%
 Divorced7.8%13.9%10.8%
 Widowed2.8%6.3%5.6%
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 Household Size2.142.712.60
 Households13,6608,564124,010,992
 Family Households6,1125,31280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children32.6%40.2%30.5%
     Married couple, no children43.6%36.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households7,5483,25243,255,233
     Single householder, w/children11.8%14.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children12.0%8.6%10.8%

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Reviews for Laramie    20 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Out of all the places we have lived, Laramie is our favorite place we have lived. The locals are nice. Neighbors know each other. Neighbors help each other out. If you  More

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I have lived in Laramie for 35 years. It's true If you want malls and shopping this is not the place for you. There is not much high fashion here. Laramie is for people  More

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I no longer fear hell as I have now lived in Laramie for 2 years. Where to begin? The first thing I will mention is the ridiculous housing prices for what you are  More

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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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82070 82072
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