City

Rock Island, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Colorado County  ·  Texas

👥381Population
💰$38,977Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🎓22.2%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊27.3%Unemployment▲ 457% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 2.6%Race
White92.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Black2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
32%
45–64
15%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads22.2% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment27.3% ▲ 457% above avg
HS Graduate62 (25.9%)
Some College37 (15.5%)
Associates87 (36.4%)
Bachelors25 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree28 (11.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.9%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 36.4%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 11.7%Edu
HS Grad25.9%
Some College15.5%
Associates36.4%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate11.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
37%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,977 ▼ 49% below avg
Total Housing Units270
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
49%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
27%
Over 45 min
63%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
76%
About Rock Island, TX

Rock Island is a city in Texas, located in Colorado County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 381 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Rock Island is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,977 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 27.3%, more than double the national average.

The population of Rock Island is less-educated. 22.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.65%).

Rock Island, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Rock Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
77470 381 $38,977 27.3% 22.2% 80.0%