Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Rock Island, WA Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,251

Median Agei

37.8

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

53.6%671

White

42.4%531

Two or More

1.9%24

Black

1.7%21

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%48

High School Diploma

20.6%167

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%34

Some College (1+ yr)

13.2%107

Associate's Degree

16.7%135

Bachelor's Degree

5.9%48

Master's Degree

2.7%22

Doctorate

0.2%2

HS or Higher

69.6%

BA or Higher

8.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$273,500

Median Renti

$1,143

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

83.3%369

Renter-Occupied

16.7%74

Total Units

450

Homeownership

83.3%

Vacancy Rate

1.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

11.4%42

$50K–$100K

10.6%39

$100K–$150K

6.8%25

$150K–$200K

9.2%34

$200K–$300K

16.8%62

$300K–$500K

39.6%146

$500K–$1M

5.7%21

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

4%18

2010–2019

14.2%64

2000–2009

2.9%13

1990–1999

9.6%43

1980–1989

10.9%49

1970–1979

28.9%130

1960–1969

18.4%83

1950–1959

3.1%14

1940–1949

4%18

1939 or earlier

4%18

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.7%415

Utility Gas

2.7%12

Bottled/LP Gas

2%9

No Fuel

1.1%5

Wood

0.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,861

Mean Household Incomei

$73,245

Per Capita Incomei

$25,269

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

2.6%

Labor Forcei

569

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%8

$10K–$15K

1.1%5

$15K–$20K

6.3%28

$25K–$30K

8.1%36

$30K–$35K

1.4%6

$35K–$40K

1.8%8

$40K–$45K

14.9%66

$45K–$50K

2.5%11

$50K–$60K

7.4%33

$60K–$75K

5.2%23

$75K–$100K

25.7%114

$100K–$125K

12.6%56

$125K–$150K

7.7%34

$150K–$200K

2.5%11

$200K+

0.9%4

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

23418.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

216

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

554

Avg. Commutei

24.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

554

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

61(6.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.6%Insured

20.4%Uninsured