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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Rock Island

Oklahoma · 709 residents · 12.173 sq mi
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Rock Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

709
+54%since 1990
from 461 in 1990
1990 – 2025
58 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 38 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
−5%since 1990
from 37.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4235376527668801990201020202024Rock Island
2024684
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,625
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,309 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,115
+38%since 1990
from $10,264 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.5%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 18.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$535
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
82.2%
−9.9 ptssince 1990
from 92.1% in 1990
17.8% rent
1.7
−9%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(420)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score20.3%(93)
2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(614)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score5.8%(41)
6
−71%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.9%
+16.6 ptssince 1990
from 54.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Island, Oklahoma?

Rock Island, Oklahoma has about 709 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Rock Island, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Rock Island, Oklahoma earns about $30,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Island, Oklahoma expensive?

In Rock Island, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $51,300, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Island, Oklahoma?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Island, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Island, Oklahoma?

About 11.5% of people in Rock Island, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock Island, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock Island, Oklahoma has grown since 1990. The population has added about 248 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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