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 (1,534 degrees awarded in 2024), Black Hawk College (971 degrees), and Saint Ambrose University (905 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.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL

White (Non-Hispanic)
287k ± 819
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
28.5k ± 1.02k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
13.4k ± 1.08k

9.73%

Hispanic Population

37.1k people

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.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Illinois.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
681,617 ± 19,831 people
India
178,677 ± 10,319 people
Poland
117,384 ± 8,381 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Illinois was Mexico, the natal country of 681,617 Illinois residents, followed by India with 178,677 and Poland with 117,384.

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.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
7,319 ± 529
Gulf War (2001-)
5,428 ± 600
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.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL.

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

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Illinois in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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.

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

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%.

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

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.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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.

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).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

610
Other Services (except Public Administration)
497
Construction
483
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$1.8M
Manufacturing
$1.26M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.02M
Management of Companies and Enterprises

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL. Showing the available data for Illinois and Iowa.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (51.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.3%)
Republican Party
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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Illinois and Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Illinois and Iowa

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Illinois and Iowa.

Dick Durbin

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Tammy Duckworth

Senator from Illinois

Assumed office on January 3, 2017

Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

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.

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

Education

In 2024, universities in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL awarded 5,130 degrees. The student population of Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,934 male students and 11,132 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL are White (3,671 and 72.8%), Hispanic or Latino (630 and 12.5%), Black or African American (331 and 6.56%), and Two or More Races (162 and 3.21%).

The largest universities in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL by number of degrees awarded are Eastern Iowa Community College District (1,534 and 29.9%), Black Hawk College (971 and 18.9%), and Saint Ambrose University (905 and 17.6%).

The most popular majors in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL are Liberal Arts & Sciences (769 and 15%), Chiropractic (596 and 11.6%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (394 and 7.68%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $28,979.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, the percentage of applicants admitted was 66.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 14.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 19,066 (41.6% men and 58.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 19,066 students enrolled in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, 41.6% men and 58.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 12,384 records, of which 58.3% were women and 41.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
148 degrees awarded
General Psychology
99 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
91 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL was Registered Nursing with 148 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Eastern Iowa Community College District
1,534 degrees awarded
Black Hawk College
971 degrees awarded
Saint Ambrose University
905 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Eastern Iowa Community College District with 1,534 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,029 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL, which is 0.654 times less than the 3,101 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,671 degrees mean that there were 5.83 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 630 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 ($28,979) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($1,546) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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.

The following chart displays the households in Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL is from Illinois.

0.467

2024 Wage GINI in Illinois

0.47

2023 Wage GINI in Illinois

In 2024, the income inequality in Illinois was 0.467 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.651% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Illinois was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Illinois in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Illinois across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.2%)
Worked At Home (9.75%)
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.

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.

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

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.

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.