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Rock Springs, WY vs Grants Pass, OR

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- Grants Pass is 0% more densely populated than Rock Springs.
- People are 6.5% less likely to be married in Grants Pass.
- The Median Age is 5.3 years older in Grants Pass.
 Rock Springs, WYGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,902329,725,481
 Female Population48.8%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population51.2%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock4038.4
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 Population - 201023,017  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock23,003285,036,114
 Population - 199019,050  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock67.0%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now20.4%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,377.293.4
 Land Area19.4  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.2264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Rock Springs, WYGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.8%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.1%6.1%
 Age 10 to 146.6%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.4%3.9%
 Age 18 to 204.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.2%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3414.0%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.2%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.4%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.3%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock11.6%9.6%
 Age 75 to 842.5%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock3.0%1.9%
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 Race
 Rock Springs, WYGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 White77.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock0.5%12.2%
 Asian1.2%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.6%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.2%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock10.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Rock Springs, WYGrants Pass, ORUnited States
 Married Population49.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock44.7%48.0%
 Married but Separated2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock53.5%50.2%
 Never Married30.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock16.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.342.60
 Households8,564  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock10,10980,755,759
     Married couple, w/children40.2%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock38.6%42.9%
 Non Family Households3,252  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock22.6%15.8%
     Single householder, no children8.6%  Unlock10.8%
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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Reviews for Grants Pass    27 Reviews

Just like any place, Grants Pass, Oregon has it's share of pros and cons. Pros:-Perfect location. The coast, the Redwoods, Crater Lake, the Oregon Caves, etc. are all  More

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I moved here bacause my wife wanted to be closer to my retired mother. Were it not for that GP would be in the rear view mirror. Grant Pass may be great if you are  More

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Beautiful town close to beaches, rivers, boat festival, trees, crystal clear water, parks, schools and teachers are the best! A great town to raise a family. Nice  More

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