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Moses Lake, WA vs Rock Springs, WY

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- Rock Springs is 0% more densely populated than Moses Lake.
- People are 17.3% more likely to be married in Rock Springs.
- The Median Age is 3.7 years older in Rock Springs.
 Moses Lake, WARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,505329,725,481
 Female Population52.0%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.0%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
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 Population - 201020,460  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock18,708285,036,114
 Population - 199011,235  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock22.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now116.1%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,213.193.4
 Land Area18.0  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.0264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Moses Lake, WARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Age 0 to 47.5%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock9.0%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock3.7%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock6.1%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3415.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock15.1%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5411.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.1%6.7%
 Age 60 to 643.9%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.9%9.6%
 Age 75 to 845.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.2%1.9%
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 Race
 Moses Lake, WARock Springs, WYUnited States
 White53.9%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.0%12.2%
 Asian1.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.9%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.7%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock15.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Moses Lake, WARock Springs, WYUnited States
 Married Population42.4%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock47.8%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock50.2%50.2%
 Never Married37.6%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock13.9%10.8%
 Widowed7.2%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.712.60
 Households8,748  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock5,31280,755,759
     Married couple, w/children35.0%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock36.2%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,396  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock14.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.1%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Moses Lake    10 Reviews

The population stays around the same. Companies come and go, and the overall jobs (I mean professional jobs, not BK or McD's) seem to come and go too. Mitsubishi is only  More

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Over 10 years ago

You are way off on your population for Moses Lake, WA We have been at 21,414, stated officially on the sign as entering Moses Lake, all 2014. Please correct this asap.  More

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Over 13 years ago

I enjoy the dry desert climate and central location to outdoor activities. Even though it is desert we enjoy four seasons. The drawback is the influx of gain related  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 17 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 18 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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