Rocksprings is located in Edwards County, Texas. The city has a total population of 812 people and is the county seat. The city was incorporated in 1890 and is one of the oldest cities in Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population had decreased by -7.09%. The average household income is $51,724, the median rent is $627 per month, and the median house value is $49,600. The median age is 48.
In 2020, the city's population is estimated to be 1.42k people. The majority of residents are US citizens, with only 8.33% born outside the country. There are 455 non-Hispanic residents and 959 white-skinned residents living below the poverty line. This percentage is higher than the national average of 93.4% and is higher than its parent geographies. The majority of the population is employed in healthcare support occupations, while only 7% are unemployed.
In the early years of Rock Springs, sheep ranching was a major part of the economy. The Blair brothers were unable to hold onto the mines, so they invested in sheep ranching instead. In addition to sheep ranching, ranchers also established businesses in the city. Later, the Hay family started a successful bank, and they remain a leading citizen of Rock Springs today.
As of 2020, the median property value in Rocksprings, TX is $49,600. This is slightly lower than the national average of $229,800. The homeownership rate is 63.1%, while the number of people working at home is 2.07%. The median commute time in Rocksprings, TX is twenty minutes. The average car ownership rate is one per household.