Rock Island, OK Demographics

A map of Rock Island's Population by Race

Rock Island, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 684, a decrease from the 717 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.9% White, 12.6% Native American/Other, 6.3% Multiracial, 3.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rock Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rock Island has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Rock Island, that probability was 30.8% in 2020 and 37.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rock Island is ranked the 305th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Rock Island was ranked the 293rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rock Island's White Population

533 residents of Rock Island, or 77.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rock Island is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Rock Island ranks 95th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rock Island's White population has declined by an estimated 10.0%. White residents' share of Rock Island's population has decreased from 82.6% to 77.9%.

Rock Island is more White than neighboring Pocola (75.3% White), Cameron (70.5% White), and Fort Coffee (40.8% White). Rock Island is less White than neighboring Hackett (87.7% White), and Bonanza (80.2% White).

Rock Island's Black Population

0 residents of Rock Island, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rock Island is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Rock Island ranks 390th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rock Island's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rock Island's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Rock Island is less Black than neighboring Pocola (1.6% Black), and Fort Coffee (36% Black).

Rock Island's Asian Population

0 residents of Rock Island, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Rock Island is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Rock Island ranks 267th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rock Island's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Rock Island's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rock Island is less Asian than neighboring Hackett (0.4% Asian), Bonanza (0.3% Asian), and Fort Coffee (1.7% Asian).

Rock Island's Hispanic Population

22 residents of Rock Island, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rock Island is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Rock Island ranks 663rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rock Island's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 22.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Rock Island's population has increased from 2.5% to 3.2%.

Rock Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Hackett (0.3% Hispanic), Cameron (1.4% Hispanic), and Fort Coffee (1.4% Hispanic). Rock Island is less Hispanic than neighboring Pocola (4.4% Hispanic), and Bonanza (10.1% Hispanic).

Rock Island's Native American/Other Population

86 residents of Rock Island, or 12.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Rock Island is higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Rock Island ranks 553rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rock Island's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 72.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rock Island's population has increased from 7.0% to 12.6%.

Rock Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pocola (7.9% Native American/Other), Hackett (1.5% Native American/Other), Bonanza (5.5% Native American/Other), and Fort Coffee (10.3% Native American/Other). Rock Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cameron (14.4% Native American/Other).

Rock Island's Multiracial Population

43 residents of Rock Island, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rock Island is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Rock Island ranks 624th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rock Island's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rock Island's population has decreased from 7.0% to 6.3%.

Rock Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Bonanza (3.9% Multiracial). Rock Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Pocola (10.8% Multiracial), Hackett (10.2% Multiracial), Cameron (13.7% Multiracial), and Fort Coffee (9.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.