Rock Springs, WY population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rock Springs increased by 4,345. In this period, the peak population was 24,086 in the year 2013. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18,609 | - | - |
| 2001 | 18,156 | -453 | -2.43% |
| 2002 | 18,306 | 150 | 0.83% |
| 2003 | 18,205 | -101 | -0.55% |
| 2004 | 18,383 | 178 | 0.98% |
| 2005 | 18,525 | 142 | 0.77% |
| 2006 | 19,012 | 487 | 2.63% |
| 2007 | 19,763 | 751 | 3.95% |
| 2008 | 20,268 | 505 | 2.56% |
| 2009 | 21,076 | 808 | 3.99% |
| 2010 | 23,017 | 1,941 | 9.21% |
| 2011 | 23,346 | 329 | 1.43% |
| 2012 | 23,926 | 580 | 2.48% |
| 2013 | 24,086 | 160 | 0.67% |
| 2014 | 23,971 | -115 | -0.48% |
| 2015 | 23,993 | 22 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 23,767 | -226 | -0.94% |
| 2017 | 23,396 | -371 | -1.56% |
| 2018 | 23,098 | -298 | -1.27% |
| 2019 | 23,037 | -61 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 23,492 | 455 | 1.98% |
| 2021 | 23,177 | -315 | -1.34% |
| 2022 | 23,030 | -147 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 22,954 | -76 | -0.33% |
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Rock Springs, WY population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rock Springs's population increased by 4,408 (23.69%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Rock Springs's population increased by 475 (2.06%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Rock Springs's population decreased by 538 (2.29%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rock Springs's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 22,954.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rock Springs's population peaked in year 2013 at 24,086.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rock Springs's population was lowest in year 2001 at 18,156.
Rock Springs, WY annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rock Springs grew year by year for 13 years and declined for 10 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rock Springs had an average annual population growth rate of 1.02% per year. Overall the population grew 23.35% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rock Springs annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.02% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Rock Springs population grew the most, with an increase of 1,941 people (a 9.21% year-on-year increase)..
From 2000 to 2001 Rock Springs population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 453 people (a 2.43% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rock Springs, WY population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rock Springs's population decreased by 223 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 147 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 76 (0.33%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rock Springs, WY changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rock Springs decreased by 1,132 (4.70%). The population was highest at 23,993 in the year 2015 and lowest at 22,954 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.48%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)