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ABOUT ROCK ISLAND
Much of this information can be found in the 2000 Census. To find out more information about Rock Island simply enter an address.
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ABOUT ROCK ISLAND
- Rock Island is located in the southwest "corner" of the Quad Cities area in western Illinois on the Mississippi River, 165 miles west of Chicago and midway between Minneapolis and St. Louis. The city provides easy access to other major Midwestern towns.
- Rock Island is home to 39,684 residents, according to the 2000 Census.
- Rock Island tied for second place as one the best mannered cities in the United States.
- Males represent 47.2% of the population and females are 52.8% of the population.
- Rock Island is known for its strong historic neighborhoods , and its exciting new neighborhoods.
- The median resident age is 36.4 years.
- The median household income is $34,729.
- The median house value is $70,600.
- 74.3% of Rock Island residents are White Non-Hispanic.
- 17.2% of Rock Island residents are Black – African American.
- 5.9% of Rock Island Residents are Hispanic.
- Of the population 25 years and over in Rock Island city.
- 82.9% have a high school or higher
- 18.7 % have a Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3% have a Graduate or professional degree
- The average travel time to work is17.3 minutes
- Rock Island is surrounded by two great rivers, the Mississippi and the Rock Rivers. These rivers support many leisure activities in the area and have beautiful scenic views.
- Rock Island’s Park and Recreation Department operates 26 sites having over 878 acres of green space. This provides a wide variety of activities and programs for people of all age groups, including league activities, fitness and aerobic programs, aquatic programs, senior activities, and recreational classes.
- Rock Island is home to Augustana College , the Quad City Graduate Center , and is within 40 miles of the following 4-year institutions of higher education: Knox College , Ashford University and Saint Ambrose University.
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