Rock Island, Illinois Population 2022
Rock Island is a city located in Rock Island County Illinois. Rock Island has a 2020 population of 36,411. It is also the county seat of Rock Island County. Rock Island is currently declining at a rate of -0.70% annually and its population has decreased by -6.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 38,978 in 2010.
The average household income in Rock Island is $62,049 with a poverty rate of 21.09%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $729 per month, and the median house value is $104,600. The median age in Rock Island is 36 years, 34.8 years for males, and 37.2 years for females.
Rock Island Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rock Islandwas:
- White: 69.49%
- Black or African American: 20.41%
- Asian: 4.11%
- Two or more races: 3.91%
- Other race: 1.46%
- Native American: 0.50%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.11%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 377,428 | -872 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 378,300 | -872 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 379,172 | -872 | -0.23% |
| 2018 | 380,044 | -1,059 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 381,103 | -1,075 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 382,178 | -1,203 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 383,381 | -689 | -0.18% |
| 2014 | 384,070 | 227 | 0.06% |
| 2013 | 383,843 | 1,412 | 0.37% |
| 2012 | 382,431 | 1,746 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 380,685 | 942 | 0.25% |
| 2010 | 379,743 | 0.00% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,484 | 69.49% |
| Black or African American | 7,779 | 20.41% |
| Asian | 1,565 | 4.11% |
| Two or More Races | 1,492 | 3.91% |
| Some Other Race | 557 | 1.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 191 | 0.50% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 43 | 0.11% |
Rock Island Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,551 | 2.26 | 61.3 |
| Non Family | 6,528 | 1.22 | 54 |
| Married | 5,723 | 2.93 | 79.6 |
| Female | 2,511 | 3.2 | 39.9 |
| Male | 789 | 3.05 | 56.9 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,114 | 4.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,104 | 8.67% |
| High School Graduate | 6,760 | 27.85% |
| Some College | 6,498 | 26.77% |
| Associates Degree | 2,296 | 9.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,639 | 14.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,862 | 7.67% |
Rock Island Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,791 | 15,628 | 4,627 |
| Black | 4,249 | 3,174 | 401 |
| Hispanic | 1,973 | 1,391 | 252 |
| Asian | 762 | 435 | 130 |
| 2+ Races | 438 | 371 | 65 |
| Other Race | 314 | 205 | 50 |
| Native American | 172 | 153 | 15 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 27.56%.
$35,304
Average Earnings
$41,526
Average Male
$30,969
Average Female
Rock Island Language by Age
Rock Island Language
86.06% of Rock Island residents speak only English, while 13.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.45% of the population.
Rock Island Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 21,640 | 2,915 | 13.47% |
| Black | 7,476 | 2,809 | 37.57% |
| Hispanic | 3,946 | 876 | 22.20% |
| Multiple | 1,386 | 556 | 40.12% |
| Asian | 1,366 | 448 | 32.80% |
| Other | 200 | NaN% | |
| Native | 185 | 32 | 17.30% |
| Islander | 43 | 27 | 62.79% |
21.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.50%
Male Poverty Rate
23.52%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Rock Island
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rock Island is Islander, with 62.79% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rock Island is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.12%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.03%.
Rock Island Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Rock Island Married by Age and Sex
Rock Island Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Rock Island Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,015 | 9.08% |
| Black | 274 | 5.28% |
| Hispanic | 69 | 2.59% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 4.65% |
| Native American | 13 | 7.10% |
| Asian | 12 | 1.10% |
Rock Island Veterans by Education
9.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
61.34%
Born in Rock Island
90.00%
Native Born
10.00%
Foreign Born
6.07%
Non Citizen
3.93%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
90.00% of Rock Island residents were born in the United States, with 61.34% having been born in Illinois. 6.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 36,411 | -255 | -0.70% |
| 2021 | 36,666 | -255 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 36,921 | -255 | -0.69% |
| 2019 | 37,176 | -255 | -0.68% |
| 2018 | 37,431 | -381 | -1.01% |
| 2017 | 37,812 | -348 | -0.91% |
| 2016 | 38,160 | -370 | -0.96% |
| 2015 | 38,530 | -248 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 38,778 | -118 | -0.30% |
| 2013 | 38,896 | -36 | -0.09% |
| 2012 | 38,932 | -47 | -0.12% |
| 2011 | 38,979 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2010 | 38,978 | -706 | -0.18% |
| 2000 | 39,684 | -868 | -0.22% |
| 1990 | 40,552 | -6,269 | -1.43% |
| 1980 | 46,821 | -3,345 | -0.69% |
| 1970 | 50,166 | -1,697 | -0.33% |
| 1960 | 51,863 | 3,153 | 0.63% |
| 1950 | 48,710 | 5,935 | 1.31% |
| 1940 | 42,775 | 4,822 | 1.20% |
| 1930 | 37,953 | 2,776 | 0.76% |
| 1920 | 35,177 | 10,842 | 3.75% |
| 1910 | 24,335 | 4,842 | 2.24% |
| 1900 | 19,493 | 5,859 | 3.64% |
| 1890 | 13,634 | 1,975 | 1.58% |
| 1880 | 11,659 | 3,769 | 3.98% |
| 1870 | 7,890 | 2,760 | 4.40% |
| 1860 | 5,130 | 0.00% |