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Rock Island

Washington · 863 residents · 1.127 sq mi
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Rock Island has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,618. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $86,800. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

863
+58%since 1990
from 547 in 1990
1990 – 2025
766 / sq mi
+58%since 1990
from 485 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
28.8
+1%since 1990
from 28.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4627169701K1K1990201020202024Rock Island
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,618
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,316 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,129
+82%since 1990
from $7,754 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$593
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $386 in 1990
US average: $602
85.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
14.8% rent
2.6
+19%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(512)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.8%(136)
2000
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(564)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.6%(264)
Asian0.7%(6)
Diversity Score55.3%(477)
55
+123%since 1990
from 25 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.6%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 1.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.7%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−33%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Rock Island, Washington?

Rock Island, Washington has about 863 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Rock Island, Washington earns about $33,618 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 $86,800, and the typical rent is about $593 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Island, Washington?

About 3.6% 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 11.6% 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 316 residents, a change of about 58 percent over that period.

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

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