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 $58,739 with a poverty rate of 30.33%. The median age in Rock Island township is 28 years: 28.7 years for males, and 26.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rock Island township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,835 | 55.58% |
| Black or African American | 3,828 | 24.08% |
| Two or more races | 1,428 | 8.98% |
| Other race | 1,014 | 6.38% |
| Asian | 546 | 3.43% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 161 | 1.01% |
| Native American | 85 | 0.53% |
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 | 5,647 | 2.34 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
| Non Family | 2,946 | 1.28 | 34 | 66 |
| Married | 1,596 | 3.78 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
| Female | 872 | 2.89 | 41.5 | 58.5 |
| Male | 233 | 3.85 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
3.32
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
46.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 874 | 10.31% |
| Associates Degree | 716 | 8.44% |
| Bachelors Degree | 867 | 10.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 574 | 6.77% |
| High School Graduate | 3,110 | 36.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 561 | 6.61% |
| Some College | 1,779 | 20.98% |
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 | 4,484 | 3,958 | 962 |
| Black | 2,165 | 1,754 | 246 |
| Hispanic | 1,361 | 965 | 114 |
| 2+ Races | 560 | 544 | 58 |
| Other Race | 505 | 234 | 14 |
| Asian | 189 | 102 | 65 |
| Islander | 90 | 61 | 0 |
| Native American | 68 | 59 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 97.14%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $60,605 | $50,921 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,500 | $42,150 | $75,820 |
| High School Graduate | $42,075 | $43,648 | $38,506 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,008 | $22,202 | $24,766 |
| Overall | $39,090 | $41,854 | $36,012 |
| Some College | $35,323 | $42,826 | $29,369 |
$39,090
Average Earnings
$41,854
Average Male
$36,012
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.3% of Rock Island township residents speak only English, while 19.7% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.67% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,535 | 1,623 | 45.91% |
| White | 6,482 | 1,563 | 24.11% |
| Hispanic | 2,621 | 779 | 29.72% |
| Asian | 335 | 229 | 68.36% |
| Other | 944 | 207 | 21.93% |
| Multiple | 1,088 | 113 | 10.39% |
| Islander | 161 | 29 | 18.01% |
| Native | 69 | 18 | 26.09% |
30.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.98%
Male Poverty Rate
30.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock Island township is Asian, with 68.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock Island township is Multiple, with 10.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.56%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.19% |
| High School | 24.72% |
| Some College | 16.09% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.98% |
| Female Employed | 15.25% |
| Male Employed | 11.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,511 | $69,982 |
| Households | $40,783 | $58,739 |
| Married Families | $81,117 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,090 | $45,644 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.0%
Male Marriage Rate
25.0%
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
458
Number of Veterans
432
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 154 |
| Second Gulf War | 124 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 127 |
| 75+ | 111 |
| 65 to 74 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 55 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 334 | 4.53% |
| Black | 91 | 3.37% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 1.42% |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 2% |
| Other Race | 7 | 0.92% |
| Native American | 4 | 4.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
53.3%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
62.9%
Born in Rock Island township
86.52%
Native Born
13.48%
Foreign Born
8.91%
Non Citizen
4.57%
Naturalized
86.52% of Rock Island township residents were born in the United States, with 62.9% having been born in Illinois. 8.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
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% |