Demographics in Rock Island, IL

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Rock Island?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

36,758

Male

18,224

49.6%

Female

18,534

50.4%

Median Age

37.1

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

68.0%

Black

16.4%

Hispanic

13.5%

Asian

3.4%

Two or More

7.6%

Other

3.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

14.4%

High School or Higher

34.2%

Foreign Born

8.5%

Veterans

5.2%

Married

32.6%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Rock Island, IL has a population of 36,758 with a median age of 37.1. The racial makeup is 68.0% White, 13.5% Hispanic, 16.4% Black, 3.4% Asian. About 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 8.5%.