Rock Island County PUMA, IL

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2021 Population

144,694

1.33% 1-year growth

US Senator

Dick Durbin

Democratic Party

US Senator

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

40.1

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

14.7%

2.28% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$58,974

5.35% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$125,200

1.71% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

65,041

0.675% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Rock Island County PUMA, IL had a population of 145k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $58,974. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Rock Island County PUMA, IL grew from 142,801 to 144,694, a 1.33% increase and its median household income grew from $55,980 to $58,974, a 5.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Rock Island County PUMA, IL are White (Non-Hispanic) (70.6%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (10.2%), White (Hispanic) (6.54%), Other (Hispanic) (3.23%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.05%).

13.6% of the households in Rock Island County PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Rock Island County PUMA, IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Rock Island County PUMA, IL are Black Hawk College (920 degrees awarded in 2021), Augustana College (914 degrees), and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences (85 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Rock Island County PUMA, IL was $125,200, and the homeownership rate was 67.8%.

Most people in Rock Island County PUMA, IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Rock Island County PUMA, IL was 2 cars per household.

Rock Island County PUMA, IL borders Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside & Lee Counties PUMA, IL, Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Warren, Hancock, McDonough & Fulton Counties PUMA, IL, Clinton, Muscatine, Jones & Cedar Counties PUMA, IA, Davenport City PUMA, IA, and Des Moines, Lee, Henry & Louisa Counties PUMA, IA.

United States Illinois

Population & Diversity

Rock Island County PUMA, IL is home to a population of 145k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.21% of Rock Island County PUMA, IL residents were born outside of the country (11.9k people).

In 2021, there were 6.89 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (102k people) in Rock Island County PUMA, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.8k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.47k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Rock Island County PUMA, IL are Spanish (10,484 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (1,703 households), and Other Languages of Asia (1,183 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,913

Women

50.4%

71,669

Men

49.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 144,582 inhabitants, with 49.6% men, and 50.4% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.3%

2021 Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Rock Island County PUMA, IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Rock Island County PUMA, IL was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Rock Island County PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Rock Island County PUMA, IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
102k ± 122
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.8k ± 621
White (Hispanic)
9.47k ± 687

13.3%

Hispanic Population

19.2k people

13.3% of the people in Rock Island County PUMA, IL are hispanic (19.2k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Rock Island County PUMA, IL as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
4,687 ± 1,653 people
Africa
1,738 ± 1,017 people
Togo
635 ± 617 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Rock Island County PUMA, IL was Mexico, the natal country of 4,687 Rock Island County PUMA, IL residents, followed by Africa with 1,738 and Togo with 635.

Foreign-Born Population

8.21%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.9k people

7.85%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

As of 2021, 8.21% of Rock Island County PUMA, IL residents (11.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Rock Island County PUMA, IL was 7.85%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Rock Island County PUMA, IL compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
10,484 households (7.71%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
1,703 households (1.25%)
Other Languages of Asia
1,183 households (0.87%)

13.6% of the households in Rock Island County PUMA, IL reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Rock Island County PUMA, IL was Spanish. 7.71% of the households in Rock Island County PUMA, IL reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
3,458 ± 308
Gulf War (2001-)
1,293 ± 246
Gulf War (1990s)
1,008 ± 227

Rock Island County PUMA, IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.67 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Rock Island County PUMA, IL employs 65k people. The largest industries in Rock Island County PUMA, IL are Restaurants & Food Services (4,808 people), Construction (4,077 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,586 people), and the highest paying industries are Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories ($131,333), Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers ($121,444), and Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($114,620).

Males in Rock Island County PUMA, IL have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,610. The income inequality in Rock Island County PUMA, IL (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

32,038

Women

49.6%

32,567

Men

50.4%

The workforce of Rock Island County PUMA, IL in 2020 was 64,605 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Rock Island County PUMA, IL.

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Occupations

65k

2021 Value

0.675%

1 Year growth

± 0.675%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rock Island County PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.675%, from 64.6k employees to 65k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Rock Island County PUMA, IL, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,174 people), Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,798 people), and Cashiers (1,574 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Rock Island County PUMA, IL.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Illinois (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

65k

2021 Value

0.675%

1 Year growth

± 0.675%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Rock Island County PUMA, IL grew at a rate of 0.675%, from 64.6k employees to 65k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Rock Island County PUMA, IL, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,808 people), Construction (4,077 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (3,586 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Rock Island County PUMA, IL, though some of these residents may live in Rock Island County PUMA, IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$44,897

Median earning men ± $1,893

$31,047

Median earning women ± $1,544

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($73,194), Information ($68,646), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,485).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($70,392), Public Administration ($46,707), and Construction ($45,368).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Illinois. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Illinois.

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing the state of Illinois. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Rock Island County PUMA, IL. Showing the available data for Illinois.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (57.5%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (40.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.1%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 57.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (40.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.1%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois

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Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are the senators currently representing Illinois.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Illinois over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Illinois

Illinois is currently represented by 17 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Illinois have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Rock Island County PUMA, IL awarded 1,919 degrees. The student population of Rock Island County PUMA, IL in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,477 male students and 3,759 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Rock Island County PUMA, IL are White (1,340 and 74.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (237 and 13.1%), Black or African American (109 and 6.03%), and Two or More Races (56 and 3.1%).

The largest universities in Rock Island County PUMA, IL by number of degrees awarded are Black Hawk College (920 and 47.9%), Augustana College (914 and 47.6%), and Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences (85 and 4.43%).

The most popular majors in Rock Island County PUMA, IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (517 and 26.9%), Registered Nursing (97 and 5.05%), and General Biological Sciences (91 and 4.74%).

The median tuition cost in Rock Island County PUMA, IL for private four year colleges is $35,514.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Rock Island County PUMA, IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 6,236 (39.7% men and 60.3% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 6,236 students enrolled in Rock Island County PUMA, IL, 39.7% men and 60.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,934 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
68 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
64 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
91 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Rock Island County PUMA, IL was General Psychology with 68 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Rock Island County PUMA, IL according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Black Hawk College
920 degrees awarded
Augustana College
914 degrees awarded
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
85 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Black Hawk College with 920 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 713 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Rock Island County PUMA, IL, which is 0.591 times less than the 1,206 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,340 degrees mean that there were 5.65 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 237 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($35,514) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,703) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,575) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.879% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.992% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Rock Island County PUMA, IL in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (33.6k), Some college (29.9k), and Secondary Education (16.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Rock Island County PUMA, IL was $125,200 in 2021, which is 0.511 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $123,100 to $125,200, a 1.71% increase. The homeownership rate in Rock Island County PUMA, IL is 67.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Rock Island County PUMA, IL have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Rock Island County PUMA, IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Rock Island County PUMA, IL is $58,974. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Rock Island County PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

Housing

Property

$125,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,944

$41,127

Median Property Taxes

±$1,265

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Rock Island County PUMA, IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Rock Island County PUMA, IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.8%

Homeownership

2021

60.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.8% of the housing units in Rock Island County PUMA, IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Rock Island County PUMA, IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Rock Island County PUMA, IL was Vernon, Moraine, West Deerfield & Libertyville (Southeast) Townships PUMA, IL with a value of $141,613, followed by Northfield & New Trier Townships PUMA, IL and DuPage & Wheatland Townships PUMA, IL, with respective values of $139,079 and $119,865.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Rock Island County PUMA, IL colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$58,974

Median Household Income

± $1,693

60.7k

Number of Households

± 1,687

In 2021, the median household income of the 60.7k households in Rock Island County PUMA, IL grew to $58,974 from the previous year's value of $55,980.

The following chart displays the households in Rock Island County PUMA, IL distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Rock Island County PUMA, IL

0.435

2020 Wage GINI in Rock Island County PUMA, IL

In 2021, the income inequality in Rock Island County PUMA, IL was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.03% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Rock Island County PUMA, IL was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Rock Island County PUMA, IL in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Rock Island County PUMA, IL across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Carpooled (8.43%)
Worked At Home (3.94%)

In 2021, 82.2% of workers in Rock Island County PUMA, IL drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.43%) and those who worked at home (3.94%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Rock Island County PUMA, IL have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Rock Island County PUMA, IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Rock Island County PUMA, IL compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Rock Island County PUMA, IL distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Rock Island County PUMA, IL have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Rock Island County PUMA, IL (20.5k out of 140k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Rock Island County PUMA, IL is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.8% of the population of Rock Island County PUMA, IL has health coverage, with 48.5% on employee plans, 18.9% on Medicaid, 15.2% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 1.09% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.1% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.23%

Uninsured

48.5%

Employer Coverage

18.9%

Medicaid

15.2%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

1.09%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Rock Island County PUMA, IL grew by 11.5% from 5.59% to 6.23%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Rock Island County PUMA, IL changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.