Rock Island, WA

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Rock Island

Wenatchee Heights / Malaga

East Wenatchee Bench / Broadway

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Rock Island

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

8.8%

Households with Children

46.0%

School Enrollment K-12

166

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.0%
School Age (5-17): 23.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.7%
Working Age (35-54): 30.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.0%
Seniors (65+): 15.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 30.4%
High School / GED: 26.6%
Some College or Associate's: 34.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 31.1%
Single Parents: 14.9%
Couples & Adults: 35.7%
Living Alone: 18.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 42.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 53.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 1.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 1.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 94.9%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.8%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 3.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 1.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 35.3%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 64.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 60.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 21.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 4.8%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 13.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 57.6%
Spanish: 42.0%
European & Indo-European: 0.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.6%
Middle School (5-8): 9.2%
High School (9-12): 9.3%
College / Graduate: 2.7%
Not Enrolled: 72.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources