Rock Springs
City in Sweetwater County, Wyoming
Rock Springs is a city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, with 23,526 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,388 ft (1,947 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clearview Acres, 3.1 miles W.
- 23,526residents (2020 Census)
- 6,388 ftelevation · 1,947 m
- 19.8 sq miland area · 51.2 km²
- 1,191 / sq mipopulation density
- 82943ZIP code
About Rock Springs
Rock Springs is a city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 23,526 at the 2020 census, making it the fifth-most populous city in the U.S. state of Wyoming, and the most populous city in Sweetwater County. Rock Springs is the principal city of the Rock Springs micropolitan statistical area, which has a population of 37,975.
Rock Springs is the site of Western Wyoming Community College and Wyoming's Big Show, a yearly event with a carnival and concerts which is held at the Sweetwater County Events Complex. Rock Springs is located in an energy-rich region with many oil and natural gas wells.
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Living in Rock Springs
- Median household income
- $69,168
- Median home value
- $256,200
- Median rent
- $928/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Rock Springs had 23,526 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 23,526 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,191 per sq mi (460 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rock Springs at a glance
| State | Wyoming (WY) |
|---|---|
| County | Sweetwater County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 23,526 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.75 sq mi (51.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,388 ft (1,947 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.5947° N, 109.2209° W |
| ZIP code | 82943 |
| Official website | rswy.net |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5667235 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rock Springs
- Clearview Acres3.1 mi W
- Reliance5.2 mi N
- Purple Sage5.9 mi SW
- North Rock Springs6.2 mi NW
- Arrowhead Springs6.9 mi SE
- Green River14.1 mi SW
- James Town16.5 mi W
- Superior17.5 mi NE
- Point of Rocks23.8 mi E
- Eden34.1 mi N
- Little America34.5 mi W
- Granger38.5 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rock Springs
What county is Rock Springs in?
Rock Springs is in Sweetwater County, Wyoming.
What is the population of Rock Springs, WY?
23,526 people lived in Rock Springs at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Springs, WY?
The ZIP code of Rock Springs is 82943.
What is the elevation of Rock Springs?
6,388 feet (1,947 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rock Springs?
Clearview Acres (3.1 mi), Reliance (5.2 mi), Purple Sage (5.9 mi), North Rock Springs (6.2 mi), Arrowhead Springs (6.9 mi).
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