North Rock Springs, Wyoming facts for kids
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North Rock Springs, Wyoming
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 North Rock Springs, Wyoming
Location in Wyoming
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| Country | United States |
| State | Wyoming |
| County | Sweetwater |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.78 sq mi (38.3 km2) |
| • Land | 14.75 sq mi (38.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,487 ft (1,977 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,439 |
| • Density | 165.02/sq mi (63.71/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| Area code(s) | 307 |
| FIPS code | 56-56700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853208 |
North Rock Springs is a small community located in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area identified by the census bureau for collecting statistics, but it is not an officially incorporated town or city. According to the 2020 census, about 2,439 people live there.
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Geography of North Rock Springs
North Rock Springs is located in the western part of Wyoming. Its exact coordinates are 41 degrees, 38 minutes, 56 seconds North and 109 degrees, 15 minutes, 49 seconds West.
Area and Size
The community covers a total area of about 14.78 square miles (38.3 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 14.75 square miles (38.2 square kilometers), is land. Only a very small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.06 square kilometers), is water.
Population and People
The number of people living in North Rock Springs has grown over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 1,974 | — | |
| 2010 | 2,207 | 11.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,439 | 10.5% | |
In 2000, there were 1,974 people living in the area. By 2010, the population had increased to 2,207. The most recent census in 2020 showed that 2,439 people call North Rock Springs home.
Community Life
In 2000, there were 698 households in North Rock Springs. Many of these households included families, with 44.4% having children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.83 people. The median age of people living in North Rock Springs was 33 years old. This means half the population was younger than 33, and half was older.
Education in the Community
Public education for the children and teenagers in North Rock Springs is provided by the Sweetwater County School District #1. This school district serves the community and ensures students have access to local schools.
See also
In Spanish: North Rock Springs (Wyoming) para niños
