Rock Island County, Illinois
County
Overview
- County Name
- Rock Island County
- State
- Illinois
- FIPS Code
- 17161
- State FIPS
- 17
- County FIPS
- 161
Geography
- Land Area
- 427.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 23.80 sq mi
- Total Area
- 451.29 sq mi
- Latitude
- 41.468421
- Longitude
- -90.572125
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 136,161
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 104,875
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 118,803 | 87.3% |
| Hispanic | 17,352 | 12.7% |
| White | 97,198 | 71.4% |
| Black | 14,233 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 2,281 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 92 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 287 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 94,100 | 89.7% |
| Hispanic | 10,774 | 10.3% |
| White | 80,500 | 76.8% |
| Black | 11,049 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 1,802 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 756 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 49 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 157 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 142,757
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $69,935
- Poverty Rate
- 14.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 21,292
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 102,074 | 71.5% |
| Black | 16,270 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 3,943 | 2.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 83,042
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 31,465 | 37.9% |
| Republican | 16,490 | 19.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 35,082 | 42.2% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 38,632 | 46.5% |
| Female | 44,408 | 53.5% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 62,475 | 75.2% |
| Hispanic | 7,061 | 8.5% |
| Black | 3,386 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 927 | 1.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 47,398
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 37,866 | 60.6% |
| Hispanic | 2,694 | 38.2% |
| Black | 1,221 | 36.1% |
| Asian | 383 | 41.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 22,204 | 57.5% |
| Female | 25,192 | 56.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 24,737 (25.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 24,233 (24.7%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 66,759
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $151,228
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $929
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.0%
- Public Transit
- 1.3%
- Work From Home
- 8.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.