Rock Island County, IL

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2021 Population

144,694

1.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

14.7%

2.28% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,974

5.35% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$125,200

1.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

66,746

0.0674% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Rock Island County, IL had a population of 145k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $58,974. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rock Island County, IL grew from 142,801 to 144,694, a 1.33% increase and its median household income grew from $55,980 to $58,974, a 5.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rock Island County, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.54%), Other (Hispanic) (3.23%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%).

None of the households in Rock Island County, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Rock Island County, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rock Island County, IL are Black Hawk College (920 degrees awarded in 2021), Augustana College (914 degrees), and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences (85 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Rock Island County, IL was $125,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

Most people in Rock Island County, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Rock Island County, IL was 2 cars per household.

Rock Island County, IL borders Henry County, IL, Mercer County, IL, Whiteside County, IL, Clinton County, IA, Louisa County, IA, Muscatine County, IA, and Scott County, IA.

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Population & Diversity

Rock Island County, IL is home to a population of 145k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.21% of Rock Island County, IL residents were born outside of the country (11.9k people).

In 2021, there were 6.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Rock Island County, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.47k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.3%

2021 Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Rock Island County, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rock Island County, IL was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rock Island County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rock Island County, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 122
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.8k ± 621
White (Hispanic)
9.47k ± 687

13.3%

Hispanic Population

19.2k people

13.3% of the people in Rock Island County, IL are hispanic (19.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rock Island County, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
630,004 ± 19,002 people
India
162,094 ± 9,822 people
Poland
126,931 ± 8,704 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 630,004 Illinois residents, followed by India with 162,094 and Poland with 126,931.

Foreign-Born Population

8.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

7.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

As of 2021, 8.21% of Rock Island County, IL residents (11.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rock Island County, IL was 7.85%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rock Island County, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,458 ± 308
Gulf War (2001-)
1,293 ± 246
Gulf War (1990s)
1,008 ± 227

Rock Island County, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rock Island County, IL employs 66.7k people. The largest industries in Rock Island County, IL are Manufacturing (11,100 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,442 people), and Retail Trade (7,801 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($112,670), Utilities ($65,956), and Public Administration ($63,286).

Males in Illinois have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,278. The income inequality in Illinois (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

66.7k

2021 Value

± 1,826

−0.0674%

1 Year decline

± 3.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rock Island County, IL declined at a rate of −0.0674%, from 66.8k employees to 66.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rock Island County, IL, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,460 people), Production Occupations (6,661 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (5,942 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rock Island County, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

66.7k

2021 Value

± 1,826

−0.0674%

1 Year decline

± 3.84%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rock Island County, IL declined at a rate of −0.0674%, from 66.8k employees to 66.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rock Island County, IL, are Manufacturing (11,100 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (8,442 people), and Retail Trade (7,801 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rock Island County, IL, though some of these residents may live in Rock Island County, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,897

Median earning men ± $1,893

$31,047

Median earning women ± $1,544

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($73,194), Information ($68,646), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,485).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,392), Public Administration ($46,707), and Construction ($45,368).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

1,520
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
865
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
624
Manufacturing

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.66M
Manufacturing
$1.14M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.05M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois product (by dollars) was Electronics with $134B, followed by Pharmaceuticals ($110B) and Mixed freight ($86.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Illinois products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$1T

2020 Value in Illinois

$1.94T

Projected 2050 Value in Illinois

93.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound Illinois trade was $1T. This is expected to increase 93.1% to $1.94T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Illinois trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Illinois to other states, or from other states to Illinois.

Most Common Trade Partners

Indiana
$79.7B
Wisconsin
$55.8B
Michigan
$41.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Illinois domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Indiana with $79.7B, followed by Wisconsin with $55.8B and Michigan and $41.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Illinois shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Rock Island County, IL went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (42.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.44%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (42.8%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.44%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Rock Island County, IL for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Rock Island County, IL awarded 1,919 degrees. The student population of Rock Island County, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,477 male students and 3,759 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rock Island County, IL are White (1,340 and 74.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (237 and 13.1%), Black or African American (109 and 6.03%), and Two or More Races (56 and 3.1%).

The largest universities in Rock Island County, IL by number of degrees awarded are Black Hawk College (920 and 47.9%), Augustana College (914 and 47.6%), and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences (85 and 4.43%).

The most popular majors in Rock Island County, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (517 and 26.9%), Registered Nursing (97 and 5.05%), and General Biological Sciences (91 and 4.74%).

The median tuition cost in Rock Island County, IL for private four year colleges is $35,514.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Rock Island County, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,236 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,236 students enrolled in Rock Island County, IL, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,934 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
68 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
64 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
91 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rock Island County, IL was General Psychology with 68 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rock Island County, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Black Hawk College
920 degrees awarded
Augustana College
914 degrees awarded
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
85 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Black Hawk College with 920 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 713 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rock Island County, IL, which is 0.591 times less than the 1,206 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,340 degrees mean that there were 5.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 237 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,514) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,703) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,575) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.977% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.946% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (2.61M), Some college (2.19M), and Bachelors Degree (2.07M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rock Island County, IL was $125,200 in 2021, which is 0.511 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $123,100 to $125,200, a 1.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Rock Island County, IL is 67.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rock Island County, IL have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rock Island County, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rock Island County, IL is $58,974. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Rock Island County, IL was Census Tract 241.01 with a value of $103,125, followed by Census Tract 220 and Census Tract 230, with respective values of $87,519 and $86,861.

In 2022, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rock Island County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.31%.

Housing

Property

$125,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,944

$41,127

Median Property Taxes

±$1,265

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rock Island County, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rock Island County, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.8%

Homeownership

2021

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.8% of the housing units in Rock Island County, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rock Island County, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 241.01
Census Tract 220
Census Tract 230

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rock Island County, IL was Census Tract 241.01 with a value of $103,125, followed by Census Tract 220 and Census Tract 230, with respective values of $87,519 and $86,861.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Rock Island County, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,974

Median Household Income

± $1,693

60.7k

Number of Households

± 1,687

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.7k households in Rock Island County, IL grew to $58,974 from the previous year's value of $55,980.

The following chart displays the households in Rock Island County, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Rock Island County, IL is from Illinois.

0.478

2021 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.479

2020 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2021, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0522% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was higher than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (8.43%)
Worked At Home (3.94%)

In 2021, 82.2% of workers in Rock Island County, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.43%) and those who worked at home (3.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rock Island County, IL have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Rock Island County, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rock Island County, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rock Island County, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rock Island County, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.7% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Rock Island County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.31%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rock Island County, IL (20.5k out of 140k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rock Island County, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 18.8% of the children was living in poverty in Rock Island County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 347 in Rock Island County, IL. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 153 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.8% of the population of Rock Island County, IL has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rock Island County, IL see 1971 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.65% increase from the previous year (1939 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1395 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,971 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rock Island County, IL

Primary care physicians in Rock Island County, IL see an average of 1,971 patients per year. This represents a 1.65% increase from the previous year (1,939 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rock Island County, IL in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.23%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.09%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rock Island County, IL grew by 11.5% from 5.59% to 6.23%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rock Island County, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 52.6 in Rock Island County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rock Island County, IL.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.8% in Rock Island County, IL.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Rock Island County, IL.

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