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Rock Island

Washington · 1,753 residents (2025 est.) · 1.127 sq mi
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Rock Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,861. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $273,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,251
+45%since 2000
from 863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+31%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,753 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4627169701K1K1990201020202024Rock Island
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,861
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,618 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,269
+79%since 2000
from $14,129 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.4%
+41.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
−7%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,500
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,143
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
+52%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
76
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(264)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.3%(477)
2024
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(531)
Black1.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(671)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(28)
Diversity Score66.4%(831)
Diversity Score
66
+20%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+96%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2012
from 27.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.4%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 65.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 64.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
42.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2016
from 35.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Island, Washington?

Rock Island, Washington has about 1,251 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Island, Washington earns about $69,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rock Island, Washington expensive?

In Rock Island, Washington, the median home is worth about $273,500, and the typical rent is about $1,143 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Island, Washington?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Island, Washington hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Island, Washington?

About 10.3% of people in Rock Island, Washington live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rock Island, Washington grown since 1990?

Yes, Rock Island, Washington has grown since 1990. The population has added about 704 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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