Rock Island, IL Demographics
A map of Rock Island's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 21,910 | 59.0% |
Black | 7,135 | 19.2% |
Hispanic | 4,297 | 11.6% |
Multiracial | 1,928 | 5.2% |
Asian | 1,603 | 4.3% |
Native American/Other | 235 | 0.6% |
Rock Island, Illinois had a population of 37,108 in 2020. It was 59.0% White, 19.2% Black, 4.3% Asian, 11.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, and 5.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rock Island, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rock Island is the 50th most populous. 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).
Rock Island's White Population
21,910 residents of Rock Island identify as White, or 59.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Rock Island roughly similar to the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rock Island is ranked #1308 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Rock Island is more White than neighboring Rock Island Arsenal (55.5% White). Rock Island is less White than neighboring Milan (81% White), Oak Grove (87% White), Coyne Center (89.4% White), and Davenport (71% White).
Rock Island's Black Population
7,135 residents of Rock Island identify as Black, or 19.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rock Island slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rock Island is ranked #89 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Rock Island is more Black than neighboring Milan (5.7% Black), Oak Grove (0% Black), Rock Island Arsenal (13.2% Black), Coyne Center (1.5% Black), and Davenport (11.6% Black).
Rock Island's Asian Population
1,603 residents of Rock Island identify as Asian, or 4.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rock Island roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rock Island is ranked #137 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Rock Island is more Asian than neighboring Milan (1.1% Asian), Oak Grove (1.1% Asian), Coyne Center (0% Asian), and Davenport (2.2% Asian). Rock Island is less Asian than neighboring Rock Island Arsenal (4.9% Asian).
Rock Island's Hispanic Population
4,297 residents of Rock Island identify as Hispanic, or 11.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rock Island slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rock Island is ranked #220 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Rock Island is more Hispanic than neighboring Milan (6.2% Hispanic), Oak Grove (7.1% Hispanic), Rock Island Arsenal (8.8% Hispanic), Coyne Center (3.1% Hispanic), and Davenport (8.8% Hispanic).
Rock Island's Native American/Other Population
235 residents of Rock Island identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rock Island roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rock Island is ranked #313 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Rock Island is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oak Grove (0.2% Native American/Other), Coyne Center (0% Native American/Other), and Davenport (0.5% Native American/Other). Rock Island is less Native American/Other than neighboring Milan (0.7% Native American/Other), and Rock Island Arsenal (3.3% Native American/Other).
Rock Island's Multiracial Population
1,928 residents of Rock Island identify as Multiracial, or 5.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rock Island roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Rock Island is ranked #210 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Rock Island is more Multiracial than neighboring Oak Grove (4.6% Multiracial). Rock Island is less Multiracial than neighboring Milan (5.4% Multiracial), Rock Island Arsenal (14.3% Multiracial), Coyne Center (6% Multiracial), and Davenport (5.8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.