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Rock Island Overview

772
TOTAL POPULATION
383
MALE POPULATION
389
FEMALE POPULATION
98.46
MALES / 100 FEMALES
101.57
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$22,169
PER CAPITA INCOME
$51,771
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$38,281
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,780
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.52
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
280
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
46.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Rock Island

The most populous races in Rock Island are White / Caucasian (663 | 85.9%), Native / Alaskan (81 | 10.5%), and Two or more Races (28 | 3.6%).
Race in Rock Island
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino233.0%
Native / Alaskan8110.5%
White / Caucasian66385.9%
Two or more Races283.6%
Some other Race00.0%
Total772100.0%

Ancestry in Rock Island

The most populous ancestries reported in Rock Island are Cherokee (70 | 9.1%), American (61 | 7.9%), Irish (51 | 6.6%), Choctaw (39 | 5.1%), and English (39 | 5.1%), together accounting for 33.7% of all Rock Island residents.
Ancestry in Rock Island
Ancestry# Population% Population
American617.9%
British111.4%
Cherokee709.1%
Chickasaw10.1%
Choctaw395.1%
Danish30.4%
Dutch81.0%
Dutch West Indian10.1%
English395.1%
French50.6%
German354.5%
Irish516.6%
Italian141.8%
Mexican212.7%
Polish30.4%
Puerto Rican20.3%
Scottish101.3%
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Immigrants in Rock Island

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Rock Island came from Europe (2 | 0.3%), and Northern Europe (2 | 0.3%), together accounting for 0.5% of all Rock Island residents.
Immigrants in Rock Island
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Europe20.3%
Northern Europe20.3%
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Sex and Age in Rock Island

Sex and Age in Rock Island

The most populous age groups in Rock Island are 20 to 24 Years (47 | 12.3%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (36 | 9.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Rock Island
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years30 (7.8%)20 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years26 (6.8%)30 (7.7%)
10 to 14 Years30 (7.8%)25 (6.4%)
15 to 19 Years23 (6.0%)21 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years47 (12.3%)23 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years9 (2.4%)19 (4.9%)
30 to 34 Years17 (4.4%)18 (4.6%)
35 to 39 Years32 (8.4%)24 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years20 (5.2%)22 (5.7%)
45 to 49 Years33 (8.6%)18 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years37 (9.7%)36 (9.2%)
55 to 59 Years12 (3.1%)23 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years16 (4.2%)17 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years21 (5.5%)22 (5.7%)
70 to 74 Years18 (4.7%)12 (3.1%)
75 to 79 Years8 (2.1%)34 (8.7%)
80 to 84 Years3 (0.8%)8 (2.1%)
85 Years and over1 (0.3%)17 (4.4%)
Total383 (100.0%)389 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rock Island

Median Family Size in Rock Island

The median family size in Rock Island is 3.46 persons per family, with married-couple families (149 | 80.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.7 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (2 | 1.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.00 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Rock Island
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple149 (80.5%)3.70
Single Male/Father2 (1.1%)2.00
Single Female/Mother34 (18.4%)2.50
Total Families185 (100.0%)3.46

Median Household Size in Rock Island

The median household size in Rock Island is 2.67 persons per household, with married-couple households (149 | 51.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.71 persons per household. non-family households (104 | 36.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Rock Island
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple149 (51.6%)3.71
Single Male/Father2 (0.7%)2.00
Single Female/Mother34 (11.8%)2.88
Non-family104 (36.0%)1.13
Total Households289 (100.0%)2.67

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rock Island

Out of a total of 289 households in Rock Island, 185 (64.0%) are family households, while 104 (36.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 91, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 93.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Rock Island
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-93 (32.2%)
2-Person Households91 (31.5%)11 (3.8%)
3-Person Households35 (12.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households30 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households12 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total185 (64.0%)104 (36.0%)

Female Fertility in Rock Island

Fertility by Age in Rock Island

Average fertility rate in Rock Island is 38.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 100.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Rock Island
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)100.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rock Island

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rock Island
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Rock Island

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rock Island
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma3 (50.0%)50.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (50.0%)60.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total6 (100.0%)38.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rock Island

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rock Island
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Rock Island

Income Overview in Rock Island

Per Capita Income in Rock Island is $22,169, while median incomes of families and households are $51,771 and $38,281 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income772$22,169
Median Family Income185$51,771
Mean Family Income185$71,131
Median Household Income289$38,281
Mean Household Income289$54,246
Income Deficit185$9,780
Wage / Income Gap (%)77227.12%
Wage / Income Gap ($)77272.88¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7720.52

Earnings by Sex in Rock Island

Average Earnings in Rock Island are $38,375, $44,167 for men and $32,188 for women, a difference of 27.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Rock Island
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male178 (62.0%)$44,167
Female109 (38.0%)$32,188
Total287 (100.0%)$38,375

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rock Island

The most common earnings brackets in Rock Island are $50,000 to $54,999 for men (25 | 14.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (14 | 12.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rock Island
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less4 (2.2%)9 (8.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (2.8%)8 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4996 (3.4%)3 (2.8%)
$7,500 to $9,9998 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49913 (7.3%)1 (0.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)4 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9994 (2.2%)10 (9.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (3.4%)2 (1.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99917 (9.6%)14 (12.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99912 (6.7%)11 (10.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9996 (3.4%)7 (6.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99911 (6.2%)14 (12.8%)
$45,000 to $49,9993 (1.7%)7 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99925 (14.0%)2 (1.8%)
$55,000 to $64,99912 (6.7%)1 (0.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99916 (9.0%)4 (3.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (10.1%)6 (5.5%)
$100,000+12 (6.7%)6 (5.5%)
Total178 (100.0%)109 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rock Island

Average earnings in Rock Island are $50,987 for men and $36,667 for women, a difference of 28.1%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $77,083, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $26,250. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $53,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,333.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rock Island
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$26,250$0
High School Diploma$50,625$28,333
College or Associate's Degree$50,417$40,278
Bachelor's Degree$77,083$53,750
Graduate Degree--
Total$50,987$36,667

Family Income in Rock Island

Family Income Brackets in Rock Island

According to the Rock Island family income data, there are 50 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.0% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 8 families (4.3%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Rock Island
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000126.5%
$10,000 to $14,999105.4%
$15,000 to $24,9992010.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992312.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991910.3%
$50,000 to $74,9995027.0%
$75,000 to $99,999126.5%
$100,000 to $149,9992312.4%
$150,000 to $199,99984.3%
$200,000+84.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rock Island

4-person families (25 | 13.5%) account for the highest median family income in Rock Island with $102,917 per family, while 4-person families (25 | 13.5%) have the highest median income of $25,729 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rock Island
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families96 (51.9%)$42,500
3-Person Families35 (18.9%)$54,375
4-Person Families25 (13.5%)$102,917
5-Person Families12 (6.5%)$68,333
6-Person Families11 (5.9%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (3.2%)$0
Total185 (100.0%)$51,771

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rock Island

The median family income in Rock Island is $51,771, with families comprising 3+ earners (11) having the highest median family income of $140,625, while families with no earners (42) have the lowest median family income of $28,750, accounting for 5.9% and 22.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Rock Island
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners42 (22.7%)$28,750
1 Earner79 (42.7%)$50,625
2 Earners53 (28.6%)$102,917
3+ Earners11 (5.9%)$140,625
Total185 (100.0%)$51,771

Household Income in Rock Island

Household Income Brackets in Rock Island

With 60 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Rock Island, accounting for 20.8% of all households. In contrast, only 8 households (2.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Rock Island
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0004314.9%
$10,000 to $14,999217.3%
$15,000 to $24,9993512.1%
$25,000 to $34,9994013.8%
$35,000 to $49,9993712.8%
$50,000 to $74,9996020.8%
$75,000 to $99,999124.2%
$100,000 to $149,999258.7%
$150,000 to $199,99982.8%
$200,000+82.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rock Island

The median household income in Rock Island is $38,281, with the highest median household income of $50,729 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 97 households (33.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $19,792, with 105 households (36.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Rock Island
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20 (6.9%)$41,667
25 to 44 Years67 (23.2%)$50,625
45 to 64 Years97 (33.6%)$50,729
65+ Years105 (36.3%)$19,792
Total289 (100.0%)$38,281

Poverty in Rock Island

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rock Island

With 24.0% poverty level for males and 32.9% for females among the residents of Rock Island, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (50.0%) and 4 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rock Island
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years3 (10.0%)9 (45.0%)
5 Years4 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years13 (35.1%)18 (40.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
15 Years3 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)5 (31.2%)
18 to 24 Years12 (22.6%)7 (25.0%)
25 to 34 Years5 (19.2%)8 (21.6%)
35 to 44 Years14 (26.9%)6 (13.0%)
45 to 54 Years15 (21.4%)19 (35.2%)
55 to 64 Years6 (21.4%)13 (32.5%)
65 to 74 Years11 (28.2%)7 (20.6%)
75 Years and over6 (50.0%)29 (49.1%)
Total92 (24.0%)128 (32.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rock Island

According to the poverty statistics in Rock Island, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 35 to 44 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 87.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rock Island
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years27 (90.0%)11 (55.0%)
5 Years4 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
6 to 11 Years24 (64.9%)27 (60.0%)
12 to 14 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years4 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years10 (100.0%)11 (68.8%)
18 to 24 Years41 (77.4%)21 (75.0%)
25 to 34 Years21 (80.8%)29 (78.4%)
35 to 44 Years38 (73.1%)40 (87.0%)
45 to 54 Years55 (78.6%)35 (64.8%)
55 to 64 Years22 (78.6%)27 (67.5%)
65 to 74 Years28 (71.8%)27 (79.4%)
75 Years and over6 (50.0%)30 (50.8%)
Total291 (76.0%)261 (67.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rock Island

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rock Island show that 19.5% or 29 of the total 149 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 75.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 13.2%, which includes 10 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rock Island
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children66 (86.8%)10 (13.2%)
1 or 2 Children40 (75.5%)13 (24.5%)
3 or 4 Children13 (81.2%)3 (18.8%)
5 or more Children1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Total120 (80.5%)29 (19.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rock Island

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rock Island
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)8 (32.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)3 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)11 (32.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rock Island

The poverty data for Rock Island shows that 29 of the married-couple family households (19.5%) and 11 of the single-parent households (30.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 households (75.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 3 household (33.3%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Rock Island
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children10 (13.2%)8 (29.6%)
1 or 2 Children13 (24.5%)3 (33.3%)
3 or 4 Children3 (18.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children3 (75.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total29 (19.5%)11 (30.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Rock Island

Employment by Class of Employer in Rock Island

Among the 262 employed individuals in Rock Island, private company employees (197 | 75.2%), self-employed (not incorporated) (24 | 9.2%), and local government employees (13 | 5.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Rock Island
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees19775.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)62.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)249.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations93.4%
Local Government Employees135.0%
State Government Employees83.0%
Federal Government Employees51.9%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total262100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rock Island

According to the labor force statistics for Rock Island, out of the total population over 16 years of age (604), 46.4% or 280 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 18 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 97.1% or 34 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.6% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Rock Island
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years12 (32.4%)2 (16.7%)
20 to 24 Years43 (61.4%)11 (25.6%)
25 to 29 Years18 (64.3%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years34 (97.1%)3 (8.8%)
35 to 44 Years60 (61.2%)2 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years78 (62.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years17 (48.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years9 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years6 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total280 (46.4%)18 (6.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rock Island

According to labor force statistics for Rock Island, 61.2% of individuals (216) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (353) are in the labor force, with 2.3% or 5 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.1% or 40 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.4% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rock Island
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma93 (58.5%)9 (5.4%)
College / Associate Degree77 (73.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher40 (85.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (61.2%)8 (2.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rock Island

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rock Island are Management (18 | 6.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (15 | 5.7%), Community & Social Service (11 | 4.2%), Education Instruction & Library (11 | 4.2%), and Health Technologists (9 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Rock Island

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rock Island, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Management (83.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Rock Island
OccupationMaleFemale
Management15 (83.3%)3 (16.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating1 (6.7%)14 (93.3%)
Health Technologists1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)
Total (Category)20 (33.9%)39 (66.1%)
Total (Overall)165 (63.0%)97 (37.0%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rock Island are Healthcare Support (15 | 5.7%), Security & Protection (8 | 3.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (8 | 3.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (5 | 1.9%), and Personal Care & Service (3 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Rock Island

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Rock Island, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), Healthcare Support (80.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Rock Island
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (20.0%)12 (80.0%)
Security & Protection8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)15 (45.5%)18 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)165 (63.0%)97 (37.0%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rock Island are Office & Administration (32 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (21 | 8.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Rock Island

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Rock Island
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related11 (52.4%)10 (47.6%)
Office & Administration11 (34.4%)21 (65.6%)
Total (Category)22 (41.5%)31 (58.5%)
Total (Overall)165 (63.0%)97 (37.0%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rock Island are Construction & Extraction (37 | 14.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 8.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Rock Island

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Rock Island
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)59 (95.2%)3 (4.8%)
Total (Overall)165 (63.0%)97 (37.0%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rock Island are Production (23 | 8.8%), Transportation (23 | 8.8%), and Material Moving (9 | 3.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Rock Island

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Rock Island
OccupationMaleFemale
Production22 (95.7%)1 (4.3%)
Transportation23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Total (Category)49 (89.1%)6 (10.9%)
Total (Overall)165 (63.0%)97 (37.0%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rock Island

Employment Industries in Rock Island

The major employment industries in Rock Island include Health Care & Social Assistance (44 | 16.8%), Transportation & Warehousing (42 | 16.0%), Construction (40 | 15.3%), Manufacturing (31 | 11.8%), and Retail Trade (17 | 6.5%).
Employment Industries in Rock Island

Employment Industries by Sex in Rock Island

The Rock Island industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Retail Trade (94.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Rock Island
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing28 (90.3%)3 (9.7%)
Wholesale Trade6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Retail Trade1 (5.9%)16 (94.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing36 (85.7%)6 (14.3%)
Utilities3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance3 (6.8%)41 (93.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Public Administration12 (80.0%)3 (20.0%)
Total165 (63.0%)97 (37.0%)

Education in Rock Island

School Enrollment in Rock Island

The most common levels of schooling among the 174 students in Rock Island are middle school (45 | 25.9%), elementary school (41 | 23.6%), and high school (40 | 23.0%).
School Enrollment in Rock Island
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool116.3%
Kindergarten84.6%
Elementary School4123.6%
Middle School4525.9%
High School4023.0%
College / Undergraduate2514.4%
Graduate / Professional42.3%
Total174100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rock Island

Out of a total of 174 students who are enrolled in schools in Rock Island, 27 (15.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 147 (84.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 2 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 33 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rock Island
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old45 (88.2%)6 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds38 (69.1%)17 (30.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds6 (75.0%)2 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total147 (84.5%)27 (15.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rock Island

Education (17 | 28.3%), business (14 | 23.3%), science & technology (8 | 13.3%), bio, nature & agricultural (4 | 6.7%), and communications (4 | 6.7%) are the most common fields of study among 60 individuals in Rock Island who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rock Island
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics35.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural46.7%
Physical & Health Sciences11.7%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering35.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology813.3%
Business1423.3%
Education1728.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History35.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications46.7%
Arts & Humanities35.0%
Total60100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rock Island

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rock Island

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rock Island are males with 2 vehicles (80, accounting for 48.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (34, making up 82.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rock Island
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle3 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle20 (12.1%)7 (7.2%)
2 Vehicles80 (48.5%)34 (35.0%)
3 Vehicles32 (19.4%)36 (37.1%)
4 Vehicles16 (9.7%)10 (10.3%)
5 or more Vehicles14 (8.5%)10 (10.3%)
Total165 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rock Island

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rock Island are 20 to 24 minutes (68 commuters, 27.5%), 30 to 34 minutes (45 commuters, 18.2%), and 15 to 19 minutes (38 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Rock Island
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes114.4%
5 to 9 Minutes31.2%
10 to 14 Minutes104.1%
15 to 19 Minutes3815.4%
20 to 24 Minutes6827.5%
25 to 29 Minutes3413.8%
30 to 34 Minutes4518.2%
35 to 39 Minutes31.2%
40 to 44 Minutes10.4%
45 to 59 Minutes52.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes2911.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Rock Island

The most common commute times in Rock Island are 20 to 24 minutes (42 commuters, 27.1%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (26 commuters, 28.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Rock Island
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes9 (5.8%)2 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)3 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes4 (2.6%)6 (6.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes25 (16.1%)13 (14.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes42 (27.1%)26 (28.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes23 (14.8%)11 (12.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes26 (16.8%)19 (20.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes2 (1.3%)1 (1.1%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)1 (1.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes3 (1.9%)2 (2.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes21 (13.6%)8 (8.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rock Island

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rock Island are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (35, 22.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (28, 30.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rock Island
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM12 (7.7%)2 (2.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM14 (9.0%)7 (7.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM20 (12.9%)3 (3.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM12 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM10 (6.5%)20 (21.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM35 (22.6%)28 (30.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5 (3.2%)17 (18.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (6.5%)12 (13.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM9 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM6 (3.9%)3 (3.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total155 (100.0%)92 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rock Island

Occupancy by Ownership in Rock Island

Of the total 289 dwellings in Rock Island, owner-occupied units account for 215 (74.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 74 (25.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Rock Island
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units21574.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7425.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units289100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rock Island

Occupancy by Household Size in Rock Island
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9332.2%
2-Person Household10235.3%
3-Person Household3512.1%
4+ Person Household5920.4%
Total Housing Units289100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rock Island

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rock Island
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household81 (87.1%)12 (12.9%)
2-Person Household70 (68.6%)32 (31.4%)
3-Person Household26 (74.3%)9 (25.7%)
4+ Person Household38 (64.4%)21 (35.6%)
Total Housing Units215 (74.4%)74 (25.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rock Island

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rock Island
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School28 (63.6%)16 (36.4%)
High School Diploma71 (63.4%)41 (36.6%)
College/Associate Degree83 (84.7%)15 (15.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher33 (94.3%)2 (5.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rock Island

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rock Island
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4615.9%
35 to 44 Years4114.2%
45 to 54 Years5920.4%
55 to 64 Years3813.2%
65 to 74 Years4314.9%
75 to 84 Years4415.2%
85 Years and Over186.2%
Total289100.0%

Housing Finances in Rock Island

Median Income by Occupancy in Rock Island

Median Income by Occupancy in Rock Island
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied215 (74.4%)$36,250
Renter-Occupied74 (25.6%)$40,500
Average289 (100.0%)$38,281

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rock Island

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rock Island
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00029 (13.5%)3 (4.1%)
$5,000 to $9,9999 (4.2%)2 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (6.5%)7 (9.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99914 (6.5%)3 (4.1%)
$20,000 to $24,9998 (3.7%)10 (13.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99932 (14.9%)8 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99925 (11.6%)12 (16.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99936 (16.7%)24 (32.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (4.6%)2 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99922 (10.2%)3 (4.1%)
$150,000 or more16 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rock Island

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rock Island
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30044 (20.5%)3 (4.1%)
$300 to $49988 (40.9%)6 (8.1%)
$500 to $79924 (11.2%)28 (37.8%)
$800 to $99912 (5.6%)17 (23.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49929 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99911 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4997 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rock Island

Housing Structures in Rock Island

Housing Structures in Rock Island
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18162.6%
Single Unit, Attached10.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments31.0%
10 or more Apartments62.1%
Mobile Home / Other9833.9%
Total289100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rock Island

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rock Island
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached152 (84.0%)29 (16.0%)
Single Unit, Attached1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other62 (63.3%)36 (36.7%)
Total215 (74.4%)74 (25.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rock Island

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rock Island
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)5 (6.8%)
2 or 3 Rooms4 (1.9%)6 (8.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms87 (40.5%)50 (67.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms103 (47.9%)13 (17.6%)
8 or more Rooms21 (9.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rock Island

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rock Island
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas25 (11.6%)6 (8.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas32 (14.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity136 (63.3%)63 (85.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene14 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels8 (3.7%)5 (6.8%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total215 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rock Island

Household Vehicle Usage in Rock Island
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (0.9%)3 (4.1%)
1 Vehicle63 (29.3%)38 (51.3%)
2 Vehicles94 (43.7%)19 (25.7%)
3 or more Vehicles56 (26.1%)14 (18.9%)
Total215 (100.0%)74 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rock Island

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rock Island

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units13976
Median Property Value$95,000$162,500
Median Household Income$26,328$10
Monthly Housing Costs$335$0
Real Estate Taxes$372$5

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rock Island

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rock Island
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00023 (16.6%)9 (11.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99954 (38.9%)11 (14.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99959 (42.4%)50 (65.8%)
$300,000 to $499,9993 (2.2%)6 (7.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total139 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rock Island

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rock Island
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00034 (24.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99927 (19.4%)4 (5.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99929 (20.9%)9 (11.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (12.2%)3 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99916 (11.5%)8 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (2.2%)20 (26.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (5.0%)7 (9.2%)
$150,000 or more6 (4.3%)15 (19.7%)
Total139 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rock Island

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rock Island
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x42 (30.2%)71,250 (93,750.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x9 (6.5%)31 (40.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x13 (9.3%)13 (17.1%)
4.0x or more50 (36.0%)9 (11.8%)
Total139 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rock Island

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rock Island
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80097 (69.8%)2 (2.6%)
$800 to $1,49931 (22.3%)32 (42.1%)
$800 to $1,4996 (4.3%)13 (17.1%)
Total139 (100.0%)76 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rock Island

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rock Island

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rock Island
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years123 (91.8%)11 (8.2%)
19 to 25 Years59 (73.8%)21 (26.3%)
26 to 34 Years50 (83.3%)10 (16.7%)
35 to 44 Years78 (79.6%)20 (20.4%)
45 to 54 Years97 (78.2%)27 (21.8%)
55 to 64 Years54 (79.4%)14 (20.6%)
65 to 74 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total669 (86.7%)103 (13.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rock Island

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rock Island
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen123 (91.8%)11 (8.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen59 (73.8%)21 (26.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rock Island

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rock Island
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000156 (78.8%)42 (21.2%)
$25,000 to $49,999169 (91.8%)15 (8.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999143 (81.7%)32 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over161 (92.0%)14 (8.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rock Island

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rock Island
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 640 (62.5%)24 (37.5%)
6 to 18 Years72 (53.7%)53 (39.6%)
19 to 25 Years8 (10.0%)51 (63.7%)
25 to 34 Years10 (16.7%)43 (71.7%)
35 to 44 Years25 (25.5%)53 (54.1%)
45 to 54 Years21 (16.9%)76 (61.3%)
55 to 64 Years22 (32.4%)36 (52.9%)
65 to 74 Years70 (95.9%)18 (24.7%)
75 Years and over71 (100.0%)20 (28.2%)
Total339 (43.9%)374 (48.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rock Island

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rock Island
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years11 (15.1%)4 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years5 (6.3%)4 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years40 (26.7%)28 (20.0%)
65 to 74 Years21 (53.8%)6 (17.6%)
75 Years and over7 (58.3%)36 (61.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rock Island

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rock Island: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (9.3%)6 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years10 (25.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over2 (16.7%)4 (6.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rock Island: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (1.3%)5 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years7 (17.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rock Island: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years11 (15.1%)4 (5.6%)
18 to 34 Years5 (6.3%)4 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years19 (12.7%)5 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years9 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (25.0%)2 (3.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rock Island: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years25 (16.7%)18 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years11 (28.2%)6 (17.6%)
75 Years and over4 (33.3%)30 (50.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rock Island: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years13 (8.7%)5 (3.6%)
65 to 74 Years4 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (8.3%)5 (8.5%)

Technology Access in Rock Island

Computing Device Access in Rock Island

Computing Device Access in Rock Island
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop18664.4%
Smartphone24083.0%
Tablet11238.8%
No Computing Device3311.4%
Total289100.0%

Internet Access in Rock Island

Internet Access in Rock Island
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home14650.5%
Cellular Data Only4716.3%
Satellite Internet186.2%
No Internet6221.4%
Total289100.0%

Rock Island Summary

Rock Island is a small town located in the southeastern corner of Oklahoma, in the Choctaw Nation. It is situated in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. The town was founded in 1891 by the Choctaw Nation, and was named after the nearby Rock Island Creek.

Geography

Rock Island is located in southeastern Oklahoma, in the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains. The town is situated on the banks of Rock Island Creek, which flows through the town and into the nearby Kiamichi River. The town is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests, and is located approximately 30 miles from the nearest major city, McAlester.

Climate

Rock Island has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is around 65°F, with temperatures ranging from an average low of around 40°F in the winter to an average high of around 90°F in the summer. The town receives an average of around 48 inches of precipitation per year, with most of it falling in the spring and summer months.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Rock Island had a population of 1,093. The racial makeup of the town was 79.2% White, 17.2% Native American, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Asian, and 2.6% from other races. The median household income was $25,938, and the median family income was $31,250.

Economy

Rock Island’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, soybeans, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Rock Island State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and hiking opportunities. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a local newspaper.

History

Rock Island was founded in 1891 by the Choctaw Nation. The town was named after the nearby Rock Island Creek, and was originally intended to be a trading post for the Choctaw people. The town quickly grew, and by the early 1900s, it had become a bustling center of commerce and industry. The town was home to several businesses, including a sawmill, a gristmill, and a cotton gin.
In the early 1900s, the town was also home to several churches, including the First Baptist Church, which was founded in 1902. The town also had a school, which was established in 1906. The school was later renamed Rock Island High School, and is still in operation today.
In the late 1900s, the town began to decline, as many of the businesses and industries that had once been the backbone of the town’s economy began to close. The town’s population also began to decline, as many of the town’s residents moved away in search of better opportunities.
Today, Rock Island is a small, rural town with a population of just over 1,000. The town is still home to several businesses, including a few restaurants, shops, and a local newspaper. The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Rock Island State Park, which offers camping, fishing, and hiking opportunities.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rock Island?
Total Population of Rock Island is 772.
What is the Total Male Population of Rock Island?
Total Male Population of Rock Island is 383.
What is the Total Female Population of Rock Island?
Total Female Population of Rock Island is 389.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rock Island?
There are 98.46 Males per 100 Females in Rock Island.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rock Island?
There are 101.57 Females per 100 Males in Rock Island.
What is the Median Population Age in Rock Island?
Median Population Age in Rock Island is 39.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Rock Island
Average Family Size in Rock Island is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Rock Island
Average Household Size in Rock Island is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Rock Island?
Per Capita income in Rock Island is $22,169.
What is the Median Family Income in Rock Island?
Median Family Income in Rock Island is $51,771.
What is the Median Household income in Rock Island?
Median Household Income in Rock Island is $38,281.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Rock Island?
Income or Wage Gap in Rock Island is 27.1%.
Women in Rock Island earn 72.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Rock Island?
Family Income Deficit in Rock Island is $9,780.
Families that are below poverty line in Rock Island earn $9,780 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rock Island?
Inequality or Gini Index in Rock Island is 0.52.
How Large is the Labor Force in Rock Island?
There are 280 People in the Labor Forcein in Rock Island.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rock Island?
46.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Rock Island.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Rock Island?
Unemployment Rate in Rock Island is 6.4%.