Rock Island County Summary

Life in Rock Island County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Rock Island County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Rock Island County:

  • The population in Rock Island County is 143,819.

  • The median home value in Rock Island County is $143,964.

  • The median income in Rock Island County is $64,435.

  • The median rent in Rock Island County is $846.

  • The unemployment rate in Rock Island County is 6.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Rock Island County is 15.2%.

  • The average high in Rock Island County is 68.5° and there are 87.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Rock Island County

List Of Cities & Towns in Rock Island County

Moline, IL Population 42,452

Rock Island, IL Population 37,264

East Moline, IL Population 20,937

Silvis, IL Population 7,936

Milan, IL Population 5,066

Coal Valley, IL Population 3,959

Hampton, IL Population 2,063

Carbon Cliff, IL Population 2,012

Port Byron, IL Population 1,904

Andalusia, IL Population 1,065

Rapids City, IL Population 984

Coyne Center, IL Population 948

Cordova, IL Population 651

Reynolds, IL Population 596

Hillsdale, IL Population 552

Rock Island Arsenal, IL Population 375

Oak Grove, IL Population 353

Map Of Rock Island County

Rock Island County, IL Weather

  • The average high in Rock Island County is 68.5°.

  • There are 75.61 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 87.6 inches of rain each year with 9.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:55 hours of sun each day in Rock Island County.

StatRock Island County
Mean High68.5
Nice Days75.61
Rainfall87.6
Snowfall9.3
Sunny_hours4:55
68.5°
Average High
87.6
Inches of Rain

Rock Island County Photos

Carbon Cliff Village Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Ericaparrott | CC BY-SA 3.0
East Moline
Source: Wikipedia User Alan Light | CC BY 2.0
Milanc Illinois
Source: Wikipedia User Kepper66 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Deere  Company World Headquarters
Source: Wikipedia User Ctjf83 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Moline Downtown Commercial Historic District
Source: Wikipedia User Kepper66 | CC BY-SA 3.0
Konebuilding
Source: Wikipedia User Quadcities2012 | CC BY-SA 3.0

Rock Island County Demographics

Population over time in Rock Island County

The current population in Rock Island County is 143,819. The population has increased 0.6% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 144,694 1.3%
2021 142,801 -0.7%
2020 143,873 -

Gender in Rock Island County

  • Rock Island County is 50.4% female with 72,501 female residents.

  • Rock Island County is 49.6% male with 71,318 male residents.

Female
50.4% (72,501)
Male
49.6% (71,318)
Gender Rock Island County IL USA
Female 50.4% 50.5% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 49.5% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Rock Island County

Rock Island County is:

  • 69.7% White with 100,211 White residents.

  • 10.2% African American with 14,636 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 158 American Indian residents.

  • 2.6% Asian with 3,751 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 65 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 318 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 5,203 Two Or More residents.

  • 13.5% Hispanic with 19,477 Hispanic residents.

White
69.7% (100,211)
African American
10.2% (14,636)
American Indian
0.1% (158)
Asian
2.6% (3,751)
Hawaiian
0.0% (65)
Other
0.2% (318)
Two Or More
3.6% (5,203)
Hispanic
13.5% (19,477)

Table: Rock Island County By Race

Race Rock Island County IL USA
White 69.7% 59.6% 58.9%
African American 10.2% 13.7% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 2.6% 5.7% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 2.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 13.5% 17.8% 18.7%

Household Income For Rock Island County, Illinois

  • 6.3% of households in Rock Island County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.1% of households in Rock Island County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Rock Island County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Rock Island County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.5% of households in Rock Island County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Rock Island County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.2% of households in Rock Island County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 17.6% of households in Rock Island County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Rock Island County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.0% of households in Rock Island County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.3% (9,023)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.1% (5,930)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.3% (10,489)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.3% (13,322)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.5% (18,008)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.5% (25,108)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.2% (20,358)
$100,000 to $149,999
17.6% (25,308)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (9,049)
$200,000 or more
5.0% (7,219)
Income Rock Island County IL USA
Less than $10,000 6.3% 5.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.1% 3.5% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.3% 6.7% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.3% 7.1% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.5% 10.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.5% 15.4% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.2% 12.9% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17.6% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 9.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 5.0% 12.1% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rock Island County for adults over 25

  • 3.0% of adults in Rock Island County completed < 9th grade.

  • 7.0% of adults in Rock Island County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Rock Island County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Rock Island County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Rock Island County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Rock Island County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 7.0% of adults in Rock Island County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rock Island County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Rock Island County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
3% (4,314)
9-12th Grade
7% (10,067)
High School / GED
30% (43,145)
Some College
25% (35,954)
Associate's Degree
11% (15,820)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (21,572)
Master's Degree
7% (10,067)
Professional Degree
1% (1,438)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,438)
Education Rock Island County IL USA
< 9th Grade 3% 6% 3%
9-12th Grade 7% 5% 6%
High School / GED 30% 25% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 7% 11% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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