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Rock Island

Oklahoma · 646 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 $38,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
646
−9%since 2000
from 709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
+17%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4235376527668801990201020202024Rock Island
2024684
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,321
+51%since 2000
from $14,115 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.393
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade27.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+1%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(614)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(14)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(41)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(557)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(21)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other12.9%(83)
Diversity Score35%(226)
Diversity Score
35
+500%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Island, Oklahoma?

Rock Island, Oklahoma has about 646 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Island, Oklahoma earns about $38,750 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 $65,500, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Island, Oklahoma?

About 6.9% 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 17.1% 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 185 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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