Rock Springs, Wisconsin
Rock Springs: village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States
About
Rock Springs is a village located in the county of Sauk in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Its population at the 2010 census was 362 and a population density of 105 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 361 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Rock Springs
| Population | 361 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County | Sauk County |
| Area | 3.45 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.4925,-89.9190 |
| Altitude | 974 feet / 297 meters |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:04:06 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 53961 |
| Density | 105 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -0.28% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rock Springs is located at 43°29'33"N 89°55'8"W (43.4924800, -89.9190100).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rock Springs decreased by 0.28% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 362 | - | census |
| 2011 | 363 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 363 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 362 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 362 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 363 | 0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 362 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 364 | 0.55% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 361 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 360 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 361 | 0.28% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 54,068 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 48,561 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 11.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 54,886 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 48,556 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 26.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.7% |
| White only, percent : | 95.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 1.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.9% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.2% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 9.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 87.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 4,198 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 23,739 |
Rock Springs zip code is 53961.
County name: Sauk, County
fips: 55111
Ableman, Ableman Station, Ablemans, Ablemans Mills, Excelsior
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 23,739 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $222,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,178 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $394 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $802 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 499 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 20,669 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.51 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 79.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 86.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 26.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 64,561 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 142,904 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,424,151 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 484,020 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $9,721 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $58,065 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $31,478 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 9.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 945 |
| 2019 total employment : | 13,672 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 593,310 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.9% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 3,591 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,050 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,073 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,276 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 171 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,698 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 532 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,079 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 211.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 229.22 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $84,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,115 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $444 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $733 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,969 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.64 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 72.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 28.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 11,534 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 19,896 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 135,255 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $24,397 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,951 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,899 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 874 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 430 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 358 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 326 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 499 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 102 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 713 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 615.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.98 |
People born in Rock Springs (1)
American investment and marketing professional Nancy Lange was born in Rock Springs
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Rock Springs, WI. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 475413 | Panache Academy of Beauty | Baraboo (WI) | 53913-2596 |
Nearby Transit Stations (15)
Rail and bus stations connected to Rock Springs, WI. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WDL | Wisconsin Dells | Superior and La Crosse Sts. | RAIL |
| POG | Portage | 400 West Oneida Street | RAIL |
| WSF | Westfield, WI | 244 North Pioneer Park Road | BUS |
| MSN | Madison, Wisconsin | 800 Langdon St. | BUS |
| SMD | Madison (South), Wisconsin | Hwy 51 & East Broadway Ave. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Rock Springs.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Spring Post Office | Rock Springs (WI) | 53961 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Rock Springs, Wyoming city in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, United States with a population of 22,943 people.
Other cities in Sauk County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Sauk County , WI.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sauk City | 3,498 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Lake Delton | 2,986 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Spring Green | 1,836 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Baraboo | 1,787 | City in and county seat of Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| West Baraboo | 1,416 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| La Valle | 1,397 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| Reedsburg | 1,297 | City in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Prairie du Sac | 1,151 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Merrimac | 1,056 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Plain | 765 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Ironton | 690 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| North Freedom | 690 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Loganville | 297 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin |
| Lime Ridge | 163 | Village in Sauk County, Wisconsin, United States |