Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population
381,503
2024 Median Age
40.4
0.498% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
12.5%
0.96% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$72,738
1.13% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$174,100
2.41% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
184,327
0.0201% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-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.

97.2% of the residents in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL are Eastern Iowa Community College District (1,312 degrees awarded in 2023), Black Hawk College (1,064 degrees), and Saint Ambrose University (919 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL was $174,100, and the homeownership rate was 71.7%.

Most people in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL was 2 cars per household.

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL borders Burlington, IA-IL, Clinton, IA, Galesburg, IL, Muscatine, IA, Ottawa-Peru, IL, Peoria, IL, and Sterling, IL.

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Population & Diversity

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL is home to a population of 382k people, from which 97.2% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.13% of Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL residents were born outside of the country (19.6k people).

In 2024, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (287k people) in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.2%
2024 Citizenship
97.3%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.2% of Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    287k ± 819
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    28.5k ± 1.02k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    13.4k ± 1.08k
9.73%
Hispanic Population
37.1k people

In 2024, there were 10.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (287k people) in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 13.4k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

9.73% of the people in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL are hispanic (37.1k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Illinois.
Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    676,052 ± 19,753 people
  2. India
    174,053 ± 10,186 people
  3. Poland
    119,923 ± 8,470 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 676,052 Illinois residents, followed by India with 174,053 and Poland with 119,923.

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Foreign-Born Population

5.13%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
19.6k people
4.95%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
18.9k people

As of 2024, 5.13% of Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL residents (19.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL was 4.95%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    7,319 ± 529
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    5,428 ± 600
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    3,246 ± 434

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.35 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL employs 184k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL were Manufacturing (30,358 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26,490 people), and Retail Trade (21,252 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($85,813), Utilities ($84,724), and Public Administration ($75,710).

Employment

Occupations

184k
2024 Value
± 3,176
−0.0201%
1 Year decline
± 2.39%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL declined at a rate of −0.0201%, from 184k employees to 184k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, are Management Occupations (19,756 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (19,003 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (16,885 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

184k
2024 Value
± 3,176
−0.0201%
1 Year decline
± 2.39%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL declined at a rate of −0.0201%, from 184k employees to 184k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, are Manufacturing (30,358 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (26,490 people), and Retail Trade (21,252 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, though some of these residents may live in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$56,454
Median earning men ± $1,294
$39,488
Median earning women ± $1,122

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($81,255), Public Administration ($81,025), and Manufacturing ($70,488).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($64,678), Manufacturing ($52,282), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,904).

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 610
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 497
    Construction
  3. 483
    Retail Trade

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $1.8M
    Manufacturing
  2. $1.26M
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. $1.02M
    Management of Companies and Enterprises

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois and Iowa went to Kamala Harris with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.28%).

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

Illinois and Iowa is currently represented by 21 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Kamala Harris (51.7%)
    Democratic Party
  2. Donald J. Trump (46.3%)
    Republican Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.28%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Illinois and Iowa went to Kamala Harris with 51.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.3%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.28%).

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois and Iowa

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Dick Durbin
Senator from Illinois2
Assumed office on January 3, 1997
Tammy Duckworth
Senator from Illinois3
Assumed office on January 3, 2017
Chuck Grassley
Senator from Iowa3
Assumed office on January 3, 1981
Joni Ernst
Senator from Iowa2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, Chuck Grassley, and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Illinois and Iowa.

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

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Education

In 2023, universities in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL awarded 5,005 degrees. The student population of Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 7,974 male students and 10,867 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL are White (3,559 and 72.9%), Hispanic or Latino (593 and 12.1%), Black or African American (305 and 6.24%), and Two or More Races (194 and 3.97%).

The largest universities in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Iowa Community College District (1,312 and 26.2%), Black Hawk College (1,064 and 21.3%), and Saint Ambrose University (919 and 18.4%).

The most popular majors in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (753 and 15%), Chiropractic (558 and 11.1%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (356 and 7.11%).

The median tuition cost in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL for private four year colleges is $30,013.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 69.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 15.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 18,841 (42.3% men and 57.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 18,841 students enrolled in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, 42.3% men and 57.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,627 records, of which 57.7% were women and 42.3% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Psychology
    90 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    127 degrees awarded
  3. General Biological Sciences
    93 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL was General Psychology with 90 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Eastern Iowa Community College District
    1,312 degrees awarded
  2. Black Hawk College
    1,064 degrees awarded
  3. Saint Ambrose University
    919 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Iowa Community College District with 1,312 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,892 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, which is 0.608 times less than the 3,113 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,559 degrees mean that there were 6 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 593 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,013) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,574) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL was $174,100 in 2024, which is 0.523 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $170,000 to $174,100, a 2.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL is 71.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL have an average commute time of 20.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$174,100
Median Property Value 2024
±$2,062
$115,884
Median Property Taxes
±$2,213

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 Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

71.7%
Homeownership
2024
62.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 71.7% of the housing units in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.1%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$72,738
Median Household Income
± $1,221
162k
Number of Households
± 2,774

In 2024, the median household income of the 162k households in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL grew to $72,738 from the previous year's value of $71,925.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL is from Illinois.
0.47
2023 Wage GINI in Illinois
0.472
2022 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2023, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.47 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.514% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (78.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (9.75%)
  3. Carpooled (7.77%)

In 2024, 78.2% of workers in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.75%) and those who carpooled to work (7.77%).

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.

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Commute Time

20.6 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL have a shorter commute time (20.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.55% of the workforce in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

12.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL (46.5k out of 371k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-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.

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Health

94.7% of the population of Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL has health coverage, with 50.3% on employee plans, 16.7% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 11.6% on non-group plans, and 1.22% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Illinois see 1,264 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1189 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 297 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,264 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Illinois

Primary care physicians in Illinois see an average of 1,264 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,264 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 19.2% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.34%
Uninsured
50.3%
Employer Coverage
16.7%
Medicaid
14.8%
Medicare
11.6%
Non-Group
1.22%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL declined by 2.38% from 5.47% to 5.34%.

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