Rock Springs, Wyoming
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Rock Springs is a city located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 18,708.
Geography
Image:WYMap-doton-RockSprings.PNG Rock Springs is located at 41°35'27" North, 109°13'21" West (41.590930, -109.222398)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 47.8 km² (18.4 mi²). 47.8 km² (18.4 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water. The Mayor of Rock Springs is Tim Kaumo , who was elected in 2002.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 18,708 people, 7,348 households, and 4,930 families residing in the city. The population density was 391.7/km² (1,014.4/mi²). There were 8,359 housing units at an average density of 175.0/km² (453.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.75% White, 1.07% African American, 0.86% Native American, 1.02% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 3.05% from other races, and 2.22% from two or more races. 8.96% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,348 households out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.5% were married couples living together, 10.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.9% were non-families. 27.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city the population was spread out with 27.1% under the age of 18, 11.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.2 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $42,584, and the median income for a family was $51,539. Males had a median income of $44,809 versus $22,609 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,396. 9.4% of the population and 6.4% of families were below the poverty line. 11.0% of those under the age of 18 and 8.7% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
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