Rock Island is a town located in Le Flore County Oklahoma. Rock Island has a 2024 population of 753. Rock Island is currently growing at a rate of 1.07% annually and its population has increased by 4.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 719 in 2020.
The average household income in Rock Island is $60,993 with a poverty rate of 29.61%. The median age in Rock Island is 38.9 years: 36.1 years for males, and 43.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rock Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 635 | 84.33% |
| Native American | 85 | 11.29% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 4.38% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 284 | 2.65 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 149 | 3.56 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 101 | 1.16 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Female | 32 | 3.16 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 2 | 2.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 51 | 10.52% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 5.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 53 | 10.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 2.47% |
| High School Graduate | 215 | 44.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 3.51% |
| Some College | 110 | 22.68% |
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 | 412 | 349 | 52 |
| Native American | 47 | 45 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 20 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $77,500 | $40,313 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,500 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,721 | $53,667 | $35,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,500 | $54,861 | $37,000 |
| Some College | $46,000 | $66,250 | $40,000 |
$47,500
Average Earnings
$54,861
Average Male
$37,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.44% of Rock Island residents speak only English, while 1.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 624 | 209 | 33.49% |
| Multiple | 33 | 10 | 30.3% |
| Native | 85 | 4 | 4.71% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 2 | 8% |
29.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.59%
Male Poverty Rate
32.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock Island is White, with 33.49% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock Island is Native, with 4.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.06% |
| Some College | 29.2% |
| High School | 25.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.15% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.43% |
| Male Employed | 11.11% |
| Female Employed | 8.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $57,969 | $77,623 |
| Households | $42,917 | $60,993 |
| Married Families | $65,417 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,655 | $30,808 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
29
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 5.8% |
| Native American | 1 | 1.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.24%
Veteran Poverty Rate
48.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.2%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
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
27.89%
Born in Rock Island
99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born
0.8%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.2% of Rock Island residents were born in the United States, with 27.89% having been born in Oklahoma. 0.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 796 | 8 | 1.02% |
| 2028 | 788 | 9 | 1.16% |
| 2027 | 779 | 9 | 1.17% |
| 2026 | 770 | 8 | 1.05% |
| 2025 | 762 | 9 | 1.2% |
| 2024 | 753 | 8 | 1.07% |
| 2023 | 745 | 11 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 734 | 6 | 0.82% |
| 2021 | 728 | 9 | 1.25% |
| 2020 | 719 | 72 | 11.13% |
| 2019 | 647 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 650 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 647 | -2 | -0.31% |
| 2016 | 649 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 648 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2014 | 651 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 652 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 653 | -3 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 656 | -2 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 658 | 0 | 0% |