Rock Springs, WY Metro Area is located in Sweetwater County and has a population of 42,459. Its population density of 4.09 people per square mile is much lower than the US Population Density of 93.29 People per Square mile. The town has many businesses that provide goods and services to its residents including restaurants, grocery stores, banks, and retail stores. There are also many year-round outdoor activities such as fishing, camping, boating, and skiing nearby that make it an ideal location for those who enjoy nature. Additionally, demographic organizations such as the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce work together to promote economic development within the area and local sporting events like the Wyoming State High School Basketball Championship are held annually in Rock Springs.
The population in Rock Springs Metro Area is 42,459. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rock Springs Metro Area is 36.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rock Springs Metro Area is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rock Springs Metro Area
- 53.2% are married
- 13.4% are divorced
- 37.0% are married with children
- 15.4% have children, but are single
Race in Rock Springs Metro Area
- 79.6% are White
- 0.8% are Black
- 0.6% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 16.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.9% Two or more races
- 0.5% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander