Demographics

Population

Total Population - Rock Island - 38,807 (estimate 7/1/04)
Total Population - Quad City area - 376,019

Male - 47.2%
Female - 52.8%

Median Age - 36.4

0 to 19 years - 27.5%
20 to 24 years - 8.6%
25 to 34 years - 12.0%
35 to 44 years - 13.7%
45 to 54 years - 13.3%
55 to 64 years - 8.6%
65 years & older - 16.3%

18 years & older - 77%

Race - Rock Island

Rock Island / Illinois
White 77.1% / 75.1%
Black or African American 17.2% / 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9% / 12.5%

Race - Rock Island-Milan School District

Rock Island / Illinois
White 52.4% / 56.7%
Black or African American 33.8% / 20.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7% / 18.3%

Housing

Owner-occupied housing units - 65.1%
Renter-occupied housing units - 34.9%

Median value - $70,600

Households with individuals under 18 years - 29.7%
Households with individuals 65 years & over - 28.3%

Average household size - 2.31

Education

High school graduate or higher - 82.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher - 18.7%
Graduate or professional degree - 6.3%

Source: Census 2000 & School District Report Card