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Rock Island

Oklahoma · 717 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 $37,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,000. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Oklahoma median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
717
+1%since 2000
from 709 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
59 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 58 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+25%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4235376527668801990201020202024Rock Island
2024684
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,813
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,652
+60%since 2000
from $14,115 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $535 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(592)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(18)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other8.9%(64)
Diversity Score29.4%(211)
Diversity Score
29
+404%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+97%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−54.4 ptssince 2013
from 66.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Island, Oklahoma?

Rock Island, Oklahoma has about 717 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Island, Oklahoma earns about $37,813 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Island, Oklahoma?

About 10.5% 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 23.7% 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 256 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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

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