Moline, IL Demographics

A map of Moline's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	26,190	28,038	62.1%	65.2%
Hispanic	8,335	8,031	19.8%	18.7%
Black	4,439	3,661	10.5%	8.5%
Multiracial	1,786	1,759	4.2%	4.1%
Asian	1,357	1,276	3.2%	3.0%
Native American/Other	90	220	0.2%	0.5%

Moline, Illinois has an estimated population of 42,197, a slight decrease from the 42,985 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.1% White, 19.8% Hispanic, 10.5% Black, 4.2% Multiracial, 3.2% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Moline, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Moline has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Moline, that probability was 53.0% in 2020 and 56.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Moline is ranked the 36th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Moline was ranked the 36th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Moline's White Population

26,190 residents of Moline, or 62.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Moline is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Moline ranks 1271st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moline's White population has declined by an estimated 6.6%. White residents' share of Moline's population has decreased from 65.2% to 62.1%.

Moline is more White than neighboring Rock Island Arsenal (38.5% White). Moline is less White than neighboring Coal Valley (86.3% White), Riverdale (81.1% White), Milan (81.7% White), and Panorama Park (89% White).

Moline's Black Population

4,439 residents of Moline, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Moline is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Moline ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moline's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.3%. Black residents' share of Moline's population has increased from 8.5% to 10.5%.

Moline is more Black than neighboring Rock Island Arsenal (0.6% Black), Coal Valley (0.7% Black), Riverdale (6.6% Black), Milan (1.9% Black), and Panorama Park (0% Black).

Moline's Asian Population

1,357 residents of Moline, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Moline is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Moline ranks 177th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moline's Asian population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Asian residents' share of Moline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Moline is more Asian than neighboring Rock Island Arsenal (0% Asian), Coal Valley (1.2% Asian), Riverdale (0.3% Asian), Milan (1.4% Asian), and Panorama Park (2.1% Asian).

Moline's Hispanic Population

8,335 residents of Moline, or 19.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Moline is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Moline ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moline's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Moline's population has increased from 18.7% to 19.8%.

Moline is more Hispanic than neighboring Rock Island Arsenal (7.7% Hispanic), Coal Valley (5.4% Hispanic), Riverdale (3.5% Hispanic), Milan (10.7% Hispanic), and Panorama Park (4.1% Hispanic).

Moline's Native American/Other Population

90 residents of Moline, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Moline is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Moline ranks 503rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moline's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 59.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Moline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Moline is more Native American/Other than neighboring Panorama Park (0% Native American/Other). Moline is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rock Island Arsenal (2.6% Native American/Other), Coal Valley (4.6% Native American/Other), Riverdale (1.5% Native American/Other), and Milan (0.3% Native American/Other).

Moline's Multiracial Population

1,786 residents of Moline, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Moline is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Moline ranks 498th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Moline's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Moline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.2%.

Moline is more Multiracial than neighboring Coal Valley (1.9% Multiracial), and Milan (4% Multiracial). Moline is less Multiracial than neighboring Rock Island Arsenal (50.6% Multiracial), Riverdale (7.1% Multiracial), and Panorama Park (4.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.