South Moline, Illinois Population 2024

35,035

South Moline is a city located in Illinois. South Moline has a 2024 population of 35,035. South Moline is currently declining at a rate of -1.11% annually and its population has decreased by -4.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 36,574 in 2020.

The average household income in South Moline is $84,358 with a poverty rate of 13.45%. The median age in South Moline is 42.5 years: 39.8 years for males, and 44.7 years for females.

South Moline Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Moline was:

  • White: 74.16%
  • Black or African American: 11.89%
  • Two or more races: 7%
  • Asian: 3.56%
  • Other race: 3.16%
  • Native American: 0.22%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
Land Area (mi²)
15.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,199.50/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
-4.21% (-1,539)
The current population of South Moline, Illinois is 35,035 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 36,574.

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White26,98074.16%
Black or African American4,32711.89%
Two or more races2,5457%
Asian1,2953.56%
Other race1,1483.16%
Native American790.22%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander80.02%

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

South Moline Population by Race

South Moline Population Pyramid 2024

South Moline Median Age

42.5

Total

39.8

Male

44.7

Female

South Moline Adults

There are 28,129 adults, (7,715 of whom are seniors) in South Moline.

South Moline Age Dependency

78.2

Age Dependency Ratio

37.8

Old Age Dependency Ratio

40.4

Child Dependency Ratio

South Moline Sex Ratio

Female19,02452.29%
Male17,35847.71%

South Moline Population by Age

South Moline Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All15,7472.2767.832.2
Married7,4463.0386.313.7
Non Family6,0041.1450.749.3
Female1,7862.9257.142.9
Male5112.3336.263.8

2.93

Average Family Size

2.27

Average Household Size

67.8%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South Moline Households and Families

Male

Female

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Education Attained
Count
Percentage
9th to 12th Grade1,2734.98%
Associates Degree2,77010.83%
Bachelors Degree4,51717.66%
Graduate Degree2,76810.82%
High School Graduate6,38524.96%
Less Than 9th Grade1,0904.26%
Some College6,77826.5%

Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South Moline Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South Moline Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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Race
Total
High School
Bachelors
White19,69418,5335,997
Black2,2591,619135
Hispanic2,2381,882356
2+ Races1,1531,099441
Asian815614473
Other Race694553147
Native American54500
Islander888

The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.

South Moline Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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Name
Average
Male
Female
Bachelors Degree$55,389$65,035$38,061
Graduate Degree$79,750$82,716$75,625
High School Graduate$36,286$46,067$26,370
Less Than 9th Grade$29,593$34,714$23,969
Overall$44,710$53,683$37,039
Some College$42,278$49,832$39,100

$44,710

Average Earnings

$53,683

Average Male

$37,039

Average Female

South Moline Earnings by Educational Attainment

South Moline Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South Moline Language

84.23% of South Moline residents speak only English, while 15.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.16% of the population.

South Moline Language

South Moline Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White24,6822,2909.28%
Black4,2351,25729.68%
Hispanic4,41185319.34%
Multiple2,52561324.28%
Other1,14822219.34%
Asian1,295977.49%
Native741621.62%

13.45%

Overall Poverty Rate

12.92%

Male Poverty Rate

13.93%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Moline

The race most likely to be in poverty in South Moline is Black, with 29.68% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in South Moline is Asian, with 7.49% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.99%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.58%.

South Moline Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Less Than 9th Grade31.87%
High School12.67%
Some College10.02%
Bachelors or Greater3.06%

South Moline Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Female Unemployed53.73%
Male Unemployed37.79%
Female Employed9.38%
Male Employed4.44%

South Moline Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South Moline Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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Name
Median
Mean
Families$91,280$104,198
Households$68,469$84,358
Married Families$102,278$-999,999,999
Non Families$37,859$50,367

mean

median

Income by Household Type

South Moline Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

52.6%

Overall Marriage Rate

55.9%

Male Marriage Rate

49.6%

Female Marriage Rate

South Moline Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South Moline 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 45-54.

South Moline Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South Moline Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

2,026

Number of Veterans

1,868

Male Veterans

158

Female Veterans

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War
Veterans
Vietnam972
Second Gulf War301
First Gulf War259
Korea139
World War II26

South Moline Veterans by War

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Age Group
Veterans
75+634
65 to 74570
55 to 64377
35 to 54352
18 to 3493

South Moline Veterans by Age

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Name
Veterans
% of Total
White1,7667.87%
2+ Races18213.59%
Hispanic1655.97%
Black782.94%

South Moline Veterans by Race

South Moline Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

8.27%

Veteran Poverty Rate

26.18%

Veteran Disability Rate

South Moline Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

61.9%

Labor Force Participation

58%

Employment Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

South Moline Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South Moline Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South Moline Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

63.86%

Born in South Moline

89.81%

Native Born

10.19%

Foreign Born

5.77%

Non Citizen

4.42%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

89.81% of South Moline residents were born in the United States, with 63.86% having been born in Illinois. 5.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.

South Moline Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
202933,060-395-1.18%
202833,455-395-1.17%
202733,850-395-1.15%
202634,245-395-1.14%
202534,640-395-1.13%
202435,035-395-1.11%
202335,430-395-1.1%
202235,825-395-1.09%
202136,220-354-0.97%
202036,5741,5274.36%
201935,047-188-0.53%
201835,235-325-0.91%
201735,560-289-0.81%
201635,849-326-0.9%
201536,175-264-0.72%
201436,439-180-0.49%
201336,619540.15%
201236,5651570.43%
201136,408-16-0.04%
201036,42400%

South Moline Population by Year