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Rock Island

Texas · 414 residents · 5.016 sq mi
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Rock Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,149. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
414
+12%since 2023
from 371 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
83 / sq mi
+12%since 2023
from 74 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+24%since 2023
from 39.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20627233840346920202024Rock Island
2024414
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,149
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $38,409 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,657
+10%since 2023
from $16,920 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.278
−31%since 2023
from 0.405 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,800
US average: $376,019
2022 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
5.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(353)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(6)
Diversity Score11.7%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(402)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(7)
Diversity Score7.1%(29)
Diversity Score
7
−39%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 89.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
60.3 min
−29%since 2023
from 84.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
52.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.4%
+39.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.4% in 2023
Female
35.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.8%
+19.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 76.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Island, Texas?

Rock Island, Texas has about 414 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Island, Texas earns about $43,149 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Island, Texas expensive?

In Rock Island, Texas, the median home is worth about $122,800.

How educated are people in Rock Island, Texas?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Island, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Island, Texas?

About 8.9% of people in Rock Island, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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