Rock Island (Fort Lauderdale) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rock Island, Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Broward |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Land | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 3,076 |
| • Density | 5,011.6/sq mi (1,935.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 12-61412 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853282 |
Rock Island was once a special area called a census-designated place (CDP) in Broward County, Florida, United States. A CDP is a place that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one. In the year 2000, about 3,076 people lived there. Today, Rock Island is a neighborhood within the city of Fort Lauderdale.
Where is Rock Island?
Rock Island is located in Florida at these coordinates: 26°9′13″N 80°10′48″W / 26.15361°N 80.18000°W. These numbers help us find its exact spot on a map.
The area of Rock Island is about 1.6 square kilometers (which is about 0.6 square miles). This entire area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lived in Rock Island?
In 2000, a census (a count of people) showed that 3,076 people lived in Rock Island. There were 961 households, which means 961 homes where people lived.
Population Details
The population density was about 1,947 people per square kilometer. This means a lot of people lived close together in that area.
Most people in Rock Island were African American, making up about 96.5% of the population. A small number of people were White (about 1.7%), and other groups made up less than 1% each.
Age Groups
The people living in Rock Island in 2000 were of different ages:
- About 30% were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 27% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 23.6% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 10% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Rock Island was 34 years old. Everyone in Rock Island spoke English in 2000.
