Rock Island is a CDP located in Colorado County Texas. Rock Island has a 2024 population of 460. Rock Island is currently growing at a rate of 7.73% annually and its population has increased by 2.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 447 in 2020.
The average household income in Rock Island is $43,257 with a poverty rate of 12.18%. The median age in Rock Island is 41.4 years: 42 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rock Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 388 | 98.48% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 1.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 168 | 2.35 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Married | 102 | 2.6 | 98 | 2 |
| Female | 35 | 2.8 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 31 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.65
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
89.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 46 | 17.42% |
| Associates Degree | 18 | 6.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 2.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 4.55% |
| High School Graduate | 80 | 30.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 5.3% |
| Some College | 87 | 32.95% |
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 | 222 | 204 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 36 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 91.89%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 8.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,071 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $52,557 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,674 | $35,357 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$34,674
Average Earnings
$35,357
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.22% of Rock Island residents speak only English, while 9.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 344 | 48 | 13.95% |
12.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.88%
Male Poverty Rate
21.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock Island is White, with 13.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock Island is White, with 13.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20% |
| Some College | 13.33% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,212 | $48,315 |
| Households | $48,370 | $43,257 |
| Married Families | $55,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $20,903 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.0%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 5.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
41.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
26.4%
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
76.14%
Born in Rock Island
94.42%
Native Born
5.58%
Foreign Born
5.58%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.42% of Rock Island residents were born in the United States, with 76.14% having been born in Texas. 5.58% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 460 | 33 | 7.73% |
| 2023 | 427 | 33 | 8.38% |
| 2022 | 394 | -53 | -11.86% |
| 2021 | 447 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 447 | 0 | 0% |