Rock Island is a city located in Douglas County Washington. Rock Island has a 2024 population of 1,721. Rock Island is currently growing at a rate of 6.7% annually and its population has increased by 33.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,289 in 2020.
The average household income in Rock Island is $64,666 with a poverty rate of 9.36%. The median age in Rock Island is 36.4 years: 39.5 years for males, and 35.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rock Island was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 581 | 50.88% |
| Other race | 416 | 36.43% |
| Two or more races | 117 | 10.25% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.44% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 407 | 2.81 | 84 | 16 |
| Married | 218 | 3.45 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 105 | 1.56 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Female | 60 | 2.78 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Male | 24 | 2.46 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
84.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 12.7% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 9.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 6.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 4.19% |
| High School Graduate | 218 | 28.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 136 | 17.8% |
| Some College | 160 | 20.94% |
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 | 397 | 323 | 47 |
| Hispanic | 348 | 189 | 28 |
| Other Race | 272 | 128 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 50 | 42 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 57.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,219 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $39,167 | $26,786 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,158 | $31,250 | $33,684 |
| Overall | $34,922 | $37,222 | $32,321 |
| Some College | $35,492 | $36,875 | $32,917 |
$34,922
Average Earnings
$37,222
Average Male
$32,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
60.35% of Rock Island residents speak only English, while 39.65% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.28% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 416 | 48 | 11.54% |
| Hispanic | 567 | 48 | 8.47% |
| White | 521 | 37 | 7.1% |
| Black | 23 | 18 | 78.26% |
| Multiple | 117 | 3 | 2.56% |
9.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.11%
Male Poverty Rate
7.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock Island is Black, with 78.26% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock Island is Multiple, with 2.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.93%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.58% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.59% |
| Some College | 5.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.23% |
| Female Employed | 1.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,643 | $69,829 |
| Households | $55,114 | $64,666 |
| Married Families | $78,056 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,444 | $44,851 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
53
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 32 |
| 75+ | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 53 | 11.55% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
92.45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
59.02%
Born in Rock Island
81.7%
Native Born
18.3%
Foreign Born
13.84%
Non Citizen
4.47%
Naturalized
81.7% of Rock Island residents were born in the United States, with 59.02% having been born in Washington. 13.84% 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 | 2,261 | 108 | 5.02% |
| 2028 | 2,153 | 108 | 5.28% |
| 2027 | 2,045 | 108 | 5.58% |
| 2026 | 1,937 | 108 | 5.9% |
| 2025 | 1,829 | 108 | 6.28% |
| 2024 | 1,721 | 108 | 6.7% |
| 2023 | 1,613 | 146 | 9.95% |
| 2022 | 1,467 | 115 | 8.51% |
| 2021 | 1,352 | 63 | 4.89% |
| 2020 | 1,289 | 34 | 2.71% |
| 2019 | 1,255 | 77 | 6.54% |
| 2018 | 1,178 | 29 | 2.52% |
| 2017 | 1,149 | 59 | 5.41% |
| 2016 | 1,090 | 45 | 4.31% |
| 2015 | 1,045 | 19 | 1.85% |
| 2014 | 1,026 | 8 | 0.79% |
| 2013 | 1,018 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 1,013 | 9 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 1,004 | -3 | -0.3% |
| 2010 | 1,007 | 0 | 0% |