Rock Island
Census-designated place in Colorado County, Texas
Rock Island is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Colorado County, Texas, with 228 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 246 ft (75 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sheridan, 6.4 miles W.
- 228residents (2020 Census)
- 246 ftelevation · 75 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 13.0 km²
- 45 / sq mipopulation density
- 77470ZIP code
About Rock Island
Rock Island is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Colorado County, Texas, United States. According to the Handbook of Texas, the community had an estimated population of 160 in 2000.
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- Median household income
- $43,149
- Median home value
- $122,800
- Median age
- 49.2
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Rock Island had 228 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 228 |
|---|---|
| Density | 45 per sq mi (18 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rock Island at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Colorado County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 228 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.02 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Coordinates | 29.5138° N, 96.5671° W |
| ZIP code | 77470 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4862732 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rock Island
- Sheridan6.4 mi W
- Garwood10.5 mi SE
- Glidden12.7 mi N
- Columbus13.1 mi N
- Nada13.2 mi SE
- Eagle Lake15.2 mi E
- Weimar18.0 mi NW
- Hallettsville23.2 mi W
- Schulenburg23.5 mi NW
- Ellinger23.8 mi N
- New Ulm25.9 mi N
- Fayetteville27.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Rock Island
What county is Rock Island in?
Rock Island is in Colorado County, Texas.
What is the population of Rock Island, TX?
228 people lived in Rock Island at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Island, TX?
The ZIP code of Rock Island is 77470.
What is the elevation of Rock Island?
246 feet (75 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rock Island?
Sheridan (6.4 mi), Garwood (10.5 mi), Glidden (12.7 mi), Columbus (13.1 mi), Nada (13.2 mi).
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