Rock Island, IL โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Rock Island County ยท Illinois

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Rock Island based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Rock Island
National Avg
Illinois Avg
Population: 66Income: 38Home Value: 12Safety: 100Education: 21Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 44

Quick Stats

Population

36,758

2023 ACS

Median Income

$57,292

2023

Median Home Value

$118,400

2023

Median Rent

$819

2023

Median Age

37.1

Unemployment

6.5%

Cost of Living Index

88.8

100 = national avg

Rock Island is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, with a population of 36,758 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Rock Island is one of the communities in Illinois.

The median household income in Rock Island is $57,292, and the median home value is $118,400. The cost of living index is 88.8 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $819 per month. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, and the median age is 37.1 years.

People & Demographics

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

Population

Total Population

36,758

Male

18,224

49.6%

Female

18,534

50.4%

Median Age

37.1

Age Distribution

Education & Household

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

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.484

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

68.0%

Foreign Born

8.5%

White
68.0%
Black
16.4%
Asian
3.4%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.4%
Two or More
7.6%
Other
3.8%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

13.5%

4,948 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

86.5%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
4,334 (87.6%)
Puerto Rican
156 (3.2%)
Cuban
39 (0.8%)
Guatemalan
117 (2.4%)
Colombian
7 (0.1%)
Honduran
87 (1.8%)
Ecuadorian
17 (0.3%)
Peruvian
9 (0.2%)
Other Hispanic
183 (3.7%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
106 (8.5%)
Chinese
148 (11.9%)
Filipino
93 (7.5%)
Vietnamese
109 (8.7%)
Korean
41 (3.3%)
Pakistani
29 (2.3%)
Thai
5 (0.4%)
Other Asian
716 (57.5%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
161 (99.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Native American
113 (99.1%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

34,651

English Only

86.6%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

2,501 speakers

Limited English

4.6%

Language Distribution

Spanish
2,501 (7.2%)
Other Languages
629 (1.8%)
Other Asian
511 (1.5%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
415 (1.2%)
Chinese
155 (0.4%)
Other Indo-European
150 (0.4%)
Vietnamese
98 (0.3%)
Tagalog
87 (0.3%)
Slavic Languages
59 (0.2%)
German
17 (0.0%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

95.4%

Limited English Proficiency

4.6%

Spanish
24.5% limited English
Other Languages
50.4% limited English
Other Asian
52.3% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
42.6% limited English
Chinese
72.3% limited English
Other Indo-European
24.0% limited English
Vietnamese
52.0% limited English
Tagalog
28.7% limited English
Arabic
100.0% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,903

5.2% of population

Disability Rate

22.5%

429 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$42,318

Unemployment Rate

2.8%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
21.7%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
15.3%
Vietnam
32.6%
Korea
8.4%
World War II
3.2%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
7.4%
35-54
20.5%
55-64
22.8%
65-74
20.0%
75+
29.4%

Male Veterans

1,536

80.7%

Female Veterans

367

19.3%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$42,318

Non-Veteran Income

$31,749

Difference

$10,569

33.3% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

429

Without Disability

1,474

Disability Rate

22.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

22,797

#1 Ancestry

German

16.9% (6,210)

#2 Ancestry

Irish

12.2% (4,490)

#3 Ancestry

English

7.7% (2,846)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
16.9%
Irish
12.2%
English
7.7%
Swedish
3.3%
Sub-Saharan African
3.1%
Belgian
2.7%
Italian
2.7%
American
2.4%
Polish
1.5%
French
1.5%
Norwegian
1.2%
Scottish
1.2%
European
1.0%
Dutch
0.9%
Scotch-Irish
0.5%
Welsh
0.5%
Russian
0.5%
Greek
0.5%
Czech
0.4%
Lithuanian
0.3%

Families & Households

Total Households

15,679

Family Households

8,014

51.1%

Married Couples

5,275

33.6%

Non-Family Households

7,665

48.9%

Single Mother Households

2,108

13.4%

Single Father Households

631

4.0%

Living Alone

6,347

40.5%

Children Under 18

Total Children

6,792

In Married Couple

3,806

56.0%

With Single Mother

2,303

33.9%

With Single Father

683

10.1%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$78,234

Married Couple Income

$92,420

Single Mother Income

$39,173

Single Father Income

$59,688

Avg Family Size

2.2

Avg Non-Family Size

1.9

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

687

Grandparents Responsible

353

Economy

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

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$57,292

-22% vs national

Per Capita Income

$32,507

-13% vs national

Poverty Rate

20.9%

+54% vs national

Gini Index

0.4794

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

6.5%

+26% vs national

SNAP Recipients

20.8%

of households

How Rock Island Compares

Rock Island vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Rock Island is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Rock Island. The median household income here is $57,292.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
24.0%
$25-50K
21.5%
$50-75K
15.2%
$75-100K
16.0%
$100-150K
13.2%
$150-200K
6.8%
$200K+
3.2%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

6.5%

+17% vs IL avg

Labor Force

18,035

Employed

16,858

Mean Commute

18 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

14.4%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

34.2%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.1

Work from Home

8.8%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

88.8

100 = national avg

-11.2 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$39,063

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$92,332

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
86.4
Food
93.8
Transportation
83.1
Healthcare
95.0
Utilities
93.6

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$928

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,143

per month

The median household income in Rock Island, IL is $57,292, which is 21.8% below the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $32,507. The poverty rate of 20.9% is higher than the IL state average of 12.0%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4794, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, compared to the state average of 5.6%. The labor force is 18,035. 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 18 minutes, with 8.8% working from home. About 76.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 88.8, which is 11.2% below the national average. Housing costs are below the national average at an index of 86.4. A single adult needs to earn approximately $39,063 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$147,475

Median List Price

$124,900

Price Per Sq Ft

$85

Days on Market

42

Active Inventory

88

Months of Supply

4.4

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$121,884

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,077

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

15.0%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

20.9%

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.0%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
15.0%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
20.9%
Listings with Price Drops
27.3%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 0.3%List Price โ†“ 0.0%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

20

New Listings

49

Pending Sales

43

Homes Sold โ†“ 39.4%New Listings โ†‘ 75.0%Pending โ†‘ 26.5%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$85

Median List $/SF

$108

Sale $/SF โ†“ 15.8%List $/SF โ†‘ 24.1%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Rock Island, IL? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro area, home prices have risen 309.7% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 76.9%. The 10-year growth rate is 63.2%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 41.9%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 11.9%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL housing market rather than Rock Island alone.

40yr โ†‘ 309.7%20yr โ†‘ 76.9%10yr โ†‘ 63.2%5yr โ†‘ 41.9%2yr โ†‘ 11.9%Q2 1978 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

Rock Island vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Rock Island is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$118,400

Median Rent

$819

Total Housing Units

17,262

Vacancy Rate

9.2%

Owner Occupied

63.5%

Renter Occupied

36.5%

Median Property Tax

$2,861

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$948

Housing Types

Single Family
70.4%
Multi-Family
28.6%
Mobile Home
1.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$2,861

per year

Effective Tax Rate

2.42%

of home value

Median Home Value

$118,400

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,364

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($2,861) by the median home value ($118,400). In Rock Island, IL, this works out to an effective rate of 2.42%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Rock Island, IL is $147,475 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 42 days on the market. 15.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.4 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $85. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,077/month. About 63.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1952. There are 17,262 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $2,861. The effective tax rate is 2.42%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

5.44

per 1,000 residents

+109% vs national

Property Crime Rate

27.15

per 1,000 residents

+58% vs national

Total Crimes

1,168

2024

Violent Clearance

50%

cases solved

Property Clearance

9%

cases solved

YoY Change

-0.9%

violent crime rate

improving vs 2023

How Rock Island Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Rock Island vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Rock Island is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†‘ 22.7%Property โ†‘ 15.5%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Rock Island police solve 51% of aggravated assault cases but only 7% of motor vehicle theft cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent20.0650.0%
RapeViolent40.1150.0%
RobberyViolent50.1420.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent1845.1350.5%
BurglaryProperty3309.218.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty41411.5510.4%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty2296.397.4%

Rock Island, IL reported 195 violent crimes and 973 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 5.44 per 1,000 residents is 109.3% above the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 50% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 414 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 44.0% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending downward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
20241959735.4427.15
20231979095.4925.33
20222129915.8527.35
20212399106.5224.82
20202137045.7619.04
20191398783.7023.40
20181019872.6625.98
20171331,0603.4927.84
20161581,0424.1027.03
20151719064.4423.50

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

84.1

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

82.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

60.2

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

87.2

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

15

Public Assistance

$22.6M

Individual Assistance

$5.2M

Most Common Type

Flood

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $22.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$14.4M$1.6M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’FloodSep 2019$3.9Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and โ€ฆ โ†’FloodMay 2013$570K$196K
Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm โ†’SnowstormMar 2011$400Kโ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2008$1.8M$258K
Snow โ†’SnowDec 2006$5Kโ€”
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodMay 2001$1.5Mโ€”
Illinois Winter Snow Storms โ†’SnowJan 2001$5Kโ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodMar 1985โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1979โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1974โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodApr 1973โ€”โ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodJun 1969โ€”โ€”
Tornadoes, Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’TornadoApr 1965โ€”โ€”
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$1.4M
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$698K
Severe Storms โ†’Unknownโ€”โ€”$420K

Showing 20 of 24 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

2,128

Total Claims Paid

$20,148,253

Avg Claim Payout

$9,468

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

13

Federal Funding

$7,306,610

Properties Protected

164

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.29

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine7$5,772,842
91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan2$181,567
402.4: Community Flood Mitigation Project 2$1,000,000
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine; 201.1: Relocation of Private Structures - Riverine1$352,200
401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures1$0

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Rock Island has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, strong wind, heat wave. The area has had 15 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (9 declarations). 2,128 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $22,582,775 in public assistance recovery funding. $5,204,783 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 13 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

40.9%

4.8pp above the national average

Depression Rate

21.2%

2.3pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

13.5%

1.6pp above the national average

Uninsured Rate

10.7%

near the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

35.7%

Arthritis

27.6%

Cancer (excl. skin)

7.8%

Teeth Lost (65+)

16.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

18.7%

14+ days in past month

Depression

21.2%

Loneliness

35.3%

Lack of Support

26.4%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

33.2%

Mobility

16.1%

Cognitive

15.9%

Hearing

7.3%

Vision

6.7%

Self-Care

4.9%

Independent Living

10.4%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Rock Island has an obesity rate of 40.9%, which is 4.8pp above the national average. The depression rate is 21.2%, 2.3pp below the national average. About 10.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.8% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

4

Avg CMS Rating

2.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

0.6 mi

Trinity Rock Island

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Trinity Rock Island0.6 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport5.0 miAcute Care Hospitals1/5Yes
Genesis Hlth System Dba Genesis Mdl Ctr-Illini9.1 miAcute Care Hospitals2/5Yes
Trinity - Bettendorf9.1 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Eagle View Behavioral Health9.1 miPsychiatricโ€”โ€”

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Pop. Served

46,818

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
ROCK ISLAND39,0180
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, US ARMY7,8000

There are 2 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

18 min

-24% vs national

Drive Alone

76.4%

-3% vs national

Public Transit

2.4%

+162% vs national

Work From Home

8.8%

-5% vs national

Carpool

6.9%

Walk / Bike

4.3%

combined

How Rock Island's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

1

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202311000
202211000
202111000
202022001
201912200
201833030

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Rock Island, IL is 18 minutes, which is 23.9% below the national average of 23 minutes. 76.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 8.8% work from home, which is above the IL state average of 8.4%. Public transit is used by 2.4% of commuters, compared to the national average of 0.9%. 6.9% of workers carpool. 4.3% walk to work. In 2023, there were 1 traffic fatality from 1 fatal crash.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

86.9%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

68.1%

of households

No Internet

10.6%

of households

Total Households

15,679

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
68.1%
Cellular Data Plan
81.3%
Satellite
4.0%
Cellular Only (no wired)
16.2%
No Internet Access
10.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

92.4%

of households

Smartphone

87.8%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

69.8%

of households

Tablet

54.7%

of households

Any Computing Device
92.4%
Smartphone
87.8%
Desktop / Laptop
69.8%
Tablet
54.7%
Smartphone Only
14.7%
No Computer
7.6%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

15.9ยข

per kWh

-17% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

11.8ยข

per kWh

-24% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

8.8ยข

per kWh

-26% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$110

residential

-25% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

7% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Illinois averages 15.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $110. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Rock Island vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

2

Population Served

46,818

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
ROCK ISLANDCommunitySurface water39,0180
ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, US ARMYCommunitySurface water7,8000

86.9% of households in Rock Island have broadband internet access. 68.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 16.2% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 10.6% of households have no internet access. 14.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 2 water systems, providing water to 46,818 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Rock Island is located in Rock Island County, IL. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Rock Island.

Election Overview

Source: Rock Island County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

34,126

53.9%

GOP Votes

28,061

44.4%

Total Votes

63,267

Margin

D+9.6%

Shift from 2020

R+2.5pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
D+9.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202434,12628,06163,26753.9%44.4%D+9.6
202036,69128,60366,81754.9%42.8%D+12.1
201632,25826,96962,97151.2%42.8%D+8.4

In the 2024 presidential election, Rock Island County recorded 63,267 total votes. Democrats won the county with 53.9% of the vote compared to 44.4% for Republicans, a margin of D+9.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+2.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Rock Island County has shifted 1.2 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

183

Total Assets

$1.2B

Total Income

$904.6M

Per 10K Residents

49.8

nonprofits

+17.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

33

Median Assets

$566K

Oldest Active

1937

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Human Services
28
Arts & Culture
24
Religion
15
Education
10
Recreation & Sports
9
Youth Development
8
Community Improvement
8
Philanthropy
5
Health Care
4
Medical Research
4
Housing & Shelter
3
Environment
2
Mental Health
2
Food & Agriculture
2
Public Safety
2
Civil Rights
2
Public Benefit
2
Animal-Related
1
Crime & Legal
1
Employment
1
Unknown
1
93.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $1.1B of $1.2B total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Rock Island

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
TRINITY MEDICAL CENTERHealth Care$482.1M$527.8M1946
AUGUSTANA COLLEGEEducation$420.6M$206.1M1937
ROCK ISLAND ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATIONHousing & Shelter$48.6M$20.3M1999
TRINITY REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEMโ€”$38.9M$7.8M1990
THE ARC OF THE QUAD CITIES AREAHuman Services$33.0M$21.4M1968
FRIENDSHIP MANOR INCHuman Services$26.9M$24.6M1979
TRINITY HEALTH FOUNDATIONHealth Care$25.6M$13.1M1987
YWCA OF THE QUAD CITIESโ€”$17.3M$4.2M1942
DORIS & VICTOR DAY FOUNDATION INCโ€”$14.3M$1.6M1965
TRINITY COLLEGE OF NURSING & HEALTH SCIENCESEducation$12.7M$2.3M2016
BRIDGE INVESTMENT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONCommunity Improvement$9.9M$14.0M2015
QUAD CITY BOTANICAL CENTER FOUNDATIONEnvironment$6.4M$2.1M1987
ROCK ISLAND-MILAN EDUCATION FOUNDATIONโ€”$4.7M$1.3M1994
PROJECT NOW INCHuman Services$4.2M$15.4M1968
ROCK ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATIONโ€”$3.6M$2.8M1967
TRANSITIONS N F PMental Health$3.6M$7.3M1982
JEWISH FEDERATION OF THE QUAD CITIESโ€”$3.2M$545K1983
ROCK ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATIONโ€”$3.0M$1.7M1985
QUAD CITY HINDU TEMPLEReligion$3.0M$478K2004
WESTERN ILLINOIS AGENCY ON AGING INCHuman Services$2.6M$8.5M1981
LIFT WOMENS FOUNDATIONEducation$2.2M$74K2024
FRESH FILMSArts & Culture$2.2M$2.1M2010
CHRISTIAN CAREHousing & Shelter$2.2M$738K1958
ILLOWA-SHEET METAL WORKERS JOINT APPRENTICESHIP & TRAINING COMM INCEducation$2.1M$1.1M1976
CHILDRENS THERAPY CENTER OF THE QUAD CITIES NFPโ€”$2.0M$1.1M2002
DONALD BRAUN CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTMedical Research$1.7M$624K2022
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR CENTER INCYouth Development$1.6M$2.3M1981
RAKESH & DHATRI ALLA CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.2M$112K2018
DON E & CHARLOTTE J WILLIAMS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INCโ€”$1.1M$-5261990
RAUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION I INCโ€”$1.1M$146K1988
BALLET QUAD CITIESArts & Culture$1.1M$547K1991
RAUCH FAMILY FOUNDATION II INCUnknown$1.1M$228K1988
ILLINOIS IOWA CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVINGHuman Services$1.0M$938K1989
QUAD CITY ARTS INCArts & Culture$992K$1.7M1981
ROCK ISLAND COUNTY CHILDRENS ADVOCACY CENTERHuman Services$891K$669K1998
DELA CERDA HOUSEHuman Services$889K$292K1995
MIDWEST WRITING CENTERArts & Culture$759K$120K2000
MARRIAGE AND FAMILY COUNSELING SERV ICEHuman Services$685K$469K1968
HEART OF HOPE MINISTRIESHuman Services$648K$1.2M2010
STEAM ON WHEELSEducation$588K$508K2019
QUAD CITIES COMMUNITY BROADCASTING GROUP INCArts & Culture$566K$448K2004
QUAD CITY CONSERVATION ALLIANCE INCโ€”$528K$782K1987
ROCK ISLAND PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$519K$137K2015
SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MILITARY ENGINEERSโ€”$472K$101K1954
RAJ AND BINDU ALLA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$446K$46K2018
ROCK ISLAND EVENING LIONS CLUB BLIND FOUNDATIONHuman Services$314K$386K1990
CITIZENS TO PRESERVE BLACK HAWKPARK FOUNDATIONโ€”$311K$130K1980
WELLSPRINGS OF FREEDOM INTERNATIONAL NFPReligion$258K$374K2010
HEAT & FROST INSULATORS & ALLIED WORKERS 81 APPRENTICESHIP FUNDEducation$232K$220K2024
MOLINE SOCCER CLUBYouth Development$228K$280K2018

Rock Island, IL has 183 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $1.2B. The most common category is Human Services, with 28 organizations. 33 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 49.8 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1937.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

148

Total Approved

$38.3M

Jobs Supported

926

Per 10K Residents

40.3

SBA loans

-55.6% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

36

Top Lender

Time Bank

26 loans

Top Industry

Accommodation & Food Services

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)94% of all loans

Loans

139

Total Amount

$32.5M

Avg Loan

$233,643

Median Loan

$75,000

SBA Guaranteed

$24.5M(76%)

Jobs Supported

668

5046% of all loans

Loans

9

Total Amount

$5.8M

Avg Loan

$648,111

Median Loan

$266,000

7(a) โ€” 94%504 โ€” 6%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

9

6% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$7.3M

19% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$806,222

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Accommodation & Food Services22 loans
NAICS 72
$3.5M
Other Services16 loans
NAICS 81
$9.3M
Retail Trade15 loans
NAICS 44
$5.1M
Professional & Technical Services12 loans
NAICS 54
$1.7M
Construction12 loans
NAICS 23
$1.7M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Wheelan-pressly Funeral Home and Crematory1$4.7M
Dohrn Transfer Company1$2.8M
Clark Enterprises Inc.1$1.9M
H & S Gas and Food Services Inc.1$1.9M
Maza Management Llc1$1.5M
Rock Island Dental Associates Llp1$1.4M
R&s Logistics Inc1$1.4M
Z&s Corp.2$1.2M
Crawford Heating & Cooling Co.1$1.0M
Mann Llc1$880K

Rock Island, IL has received 148 SBA loans totaling $38.3M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 139 loans (94% of the total), supporting 668 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 9 loans totaling $5.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Accommodation & Food Services. The most active SBA lender in Rock Island is Time Bank with 26 loans. That works out to 40.3 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

13

Total Population

236,545

Avg Median Income

$69,260

Avg Home Value

-$51,130,420

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
5272240,878$105,763$300,800$1,15026.3
52728987$74,318$118,300$8123.1
528011,670$22,217N/A$9270.4
528029,392$50,850$84,400$97810.4
5280321,868$61,082$157,900$8715.1
5280427,023$64,450$148,400$90932.9
5280627,695$73,682$188,100$97631.1
6120137,294$57,260$118,300$82217.9
612321,498$71,806$174,600$9253.2
612405,988$108,929$231,000N/A36.4
6126410,056$78,285$147,700$83268.9
6126543,851$63,910$142,300$89019.2
612828,345$67,833$159,400$9773.1

Rock Island, IL has 13 ZIP codes with a combined population of 236,545. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $69,260. The average median home value is -$51,130,420. The average median monthly rent is -$51,281,200.

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