Rock Island township is located in Rock Island County Illinois. Rock Island township has a 2024 population of 15,605. Rock Island township is currently declining at a rate of -0.38% annually and its population has decreased by -2.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 16,032 in 2020.
The average household income in Rock Island township is $56,884 with a poverty rate of 33.69%. The median age in Rock Island township is 27 years: 27.6 years for males, and 26 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rock Island township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,483 | 59.03% |
| Black or African American | 3,671 | 22.85% |
| Two or more races | 1,274 | 7.93% |
| Other race | 861 | 5.36% |
| Asian | 534 | 3.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 174 | 1.08% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.42% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,595 | 2.42 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Non Family | 2,955 | 1.35 | 30.2 | 69.8 |
| Married | 1,562 | 3.78 | 67.5 | 32.5 |
| Female | 814 | 3.19 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Male | 264 | 3.89 | 52.7 | 47.3 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
44.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,003 | 11.94% |
| Associates Degree | 609 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 953 | 11.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 537 | 6.39% |
| High School Graduate | 2,814 | 33.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 591 | 7.03% |
| Some College | 1,894 | 22.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,477 | 3,913 | 1,062 |
| Black | 2,190 | 1,779 | 209 |
| Hispanic | 1,301 | 843 | 93 |
| 2+ Races | 442 | 350 | 45 |
| Other Race | 403 | 176 | 10 |
| Asian | 183 | 111 | 82 |
| Islander | 89 | 55 | 0 |
| Native American | 65 | 54 | 21 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.81%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,120 | $61,607 | $50,484 |
| Graduate Degree | $69,769 | $45,375 | $73,790 |
| High School Graduate | $36,981 | $36,250 | $38,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,595 | $0 | $22,763 |
| Overall | $35,962 | $36,645 | $35,136 |
| Some College | $31,373 | $39,766 | $27,794 |
$35,962
Average Earnings
$36,645
Average Male
$35,136
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.75% of Rock Island township residents speak only English, while 19.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 11.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,676 | 1,873 | 28.06% |
| Black | 3,440 | 1,444 | 41.98% |
| Hispanic | 2,760 | 904 | 32.75% |
| Multiple | 1,027 | 405 | 39.44% |
| Asian | 349 | 234 | 67.05% |
| Other | 770 | 104 | 13.51% |
| Islander | 174 | 34 | 19.54% |
| Native | 60 | 3 | 5% |
33.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.93%
Male Poverty Rate
32.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock Island township is Asian, with 67.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock Island township is Native, with 5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.56%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 50.1% |
| High School | 27.04% |
| Some College | 17.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 13.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 68.4% |
| Female Unemployed | 53.69% |
| Male Employed | 20.61% |
| Female Employed | 16.26% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,090 | $68,511 |
| Households | $41,870 | $56,884 |
| Married Families | $70,932 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,507 | $44,145 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.7%
Male Marriage Rate
26.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
413
Number of Veterans
363
Male Veterans
50
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 121 |
| Second Gulf War | 108 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| World War II | 12 |
| Korea | 11 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 35 to 54 | 99 |
| 55 to 64 | 84 |
| 18 to 34 | 66 |
| 75+ | 60 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 308 | 4.02% |
| Black | 78 | 2.87% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 1.2% |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 2.31% |
| Native American | 6 | 8.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.6%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.9%
Labor Force Participation
54.9%
Employment Rate
8.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62%
Born in Rock Island township
87.54%
Native Born
12.46%
Foreign Born
8.14%
Non Citizen
4.32%
Naturalized
87.54% of Rock Island township residents were born in the United States, with 62% having been born in Illinois. 8.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,310 | -59 | -0.38% |
| 2028 | 15,369 | -59 | -0.38% |
| 2027 | 15,428 | -59 | -0.38% |
| 2026 | 15,487 | -59 | -0.38% |
| 2025 | 15,546 | -59 | -0.38% |
| 2024 | 15,605 | -59 | -0.38% |
| 2023 | 15,664 | -59 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 15,723 | -125 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 15,848 | -184 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 16,032 | -960 | -5.65% |
| 2019 | 16,992 | -111 | -0.65% |
| 2018 | 17,103 | -175 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 17,278 | -155 | -0.89% |
| 2016 | 17,433 | -167 | -0.95% |
| 2015 | 17,600 | -116 | -0.65% |
| 2014 | 17,716 | -61 | -0.34% |
| 2013 | 17,777 | -12 | -0.07% |
| 2012 | 17,789 | -27 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 17,816 | 17 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 17,799 | 0 | 0% |