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Rock Island

Washington · 788 residents · 1.127 sq mi
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Rock Island has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,810. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,600. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 36% less than the Washington median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
788
−9%since 2000
from 863 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
699 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+13%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4627169701K1K1990201020202024Rock Island
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,810
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,618 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,122
+7%since 2000
from $14,129 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction24.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,600
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $593 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+3%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic46.8%(369)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino51.4%(405)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.1%(17)
Diversity Score65.4%(515)
Diversity Score
65
+18%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+100%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 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
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
28.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Island, Washington?

Rock Island, Washington has about 788 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rock Island, Washington earns about $36,810 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 $97,600, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Island, Washington?

About 3.7% 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 18.7% 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 241 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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