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Population Review

Rock Island city, IL — Population & Demographics

Rock Island city, IL has a population of 36,758. The median household income is $57,292 and the median age is 37.1.

36,758

Population

$57,292

Median Income

$118,400

Median Home Value

37.1

Median Age

Race & Ethnicity

White68.0%
Black or African American16.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.1%
Two or More Races0.4%

Economy & Income

$57,292

Median Household Income

$32,507

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$118,400

Median Home Value

$819

Median Rent

63.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

89.9%

High School+

22.4%

Bachelor's+

Commute

2.4%

Drive Alone

8.8%

Work From Home

19.6 min

Avg Commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Rock Island city, IL has a population of 36,758 according to Census ACS 2023 data.

The median household income in Rock Island city, IL is $57,292, with 13.4% living below the poverty level.

The median home value in Rock Island city, IL is $118,400, with median rent at $819.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.