Rock Island County, Illinois

Total Population: 142,995

County Seat: Rock Island

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Median Home Value

$144,700

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$66,768

Across all households

Median Age

40.3 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

24.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)68.5%
Hispanic or Latino14.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)10.4%
Two or More Races4.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)2.5%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.5%

65 Years and Over

20.1%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.9%

No Health Insurance

6.0%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

90.2%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

24.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

6.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$66,768

Mean Household Income

$83,668

Per Capita Income

$35,753

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

80.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

16.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$144,700

Median Rent

$863/mo

Total Housing Units

66,742

Owner-Occupied

68.6%

Renter-Occupied

31.4%

Vacancy Rate

8.3%

Married Couple Households

43.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.6%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.2%

Average Household Size

2.26

Broadband Internet Access

89.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17161.