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East Moline, IL

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East Moline, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

20,904population

38.9median age

This community is a community of 20,904 with a median age of 38.9. The population is predominantly White (52.9%) with a significant Black community (20.6%). Median household income is $61,779. 85.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 21.2% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 64.4%, with a median home value of $134,600.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.9%11,063

Black

20.6%4,314

Hispanic/Latino

17.5%3,648

Two or More

5.9%1,240

Asian

2.9%601

Other

0.1%24

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.3%1,033

High School Diploma

25.4%3,578

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%1,174

Some College (1+ yr)

14.6%2,053

Associate's Degree

9%1,266

Bachelor's Degree

14.7%2,067

Master's Degree

4.6%647

Professional Degree

0.8%107

Doctorate

1.2%162

HS or Higher

85.9%

BA or Higher

21.2%

Graduate+

6.5%

Housingi

$134,600median home value

$868median rent

64.4%homeownership

9,376total units

8.1%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 64.4%

Renter 35.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

9.4%521

$50K–$100K

19.5%1,080

$100K–$150K

29.7%1,647

$150K–$200K

19.6%1,086

$200K–$300K

13.5%749

$300K–$500K

7.6%421

$500K–$1M

0.3%18

$1M+

0.5%28

Rent Distribution

Under $500

465

$500–$750

270

$750–$1,000

1,081

$1,000–$1,250

440

$1,250–$1,500

258

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

111

Year Built

2020 or later

0.6%59

2010–2019

2.7%249

2000–2009

5.3%498

1990–1999

7.8%732

1980–1989

14.1%1,321

1970–1979

15.9%1,489

1960–1969

17.2%1,609

1950–1959

16.4%1,537

1940–1949

7.4%693

1939 or earlier

12.7%1,189

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

75.5%6,502

Electricity

21.6%1,864

Other

1.6%138

Solar

0.6%52

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%24

No Fuel

0.2%13

Fuel Oil

0.1%12

Coal

0.1%12

Household Economyi

$61,779median household income

$29,174per capita income

18.5%poverty rate

3.4%unemployment

9,256labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.7%836

$10K–$15K

5%433

$15K–$20K

2.2%192

$20K–$25K

2.9%250

$25K–$30K

4.3%371

$30K–$35K

3.7%317

$35K–$40K

4.5%390

$40K–$45K

5%429

$45K–$50K

2.1%179

$50K–$60K

8.7%750

$60K–$75K

14.9%1,286

$75K–$100K

13%1,120

$100K–$125K

7.6%655

$125K–$150K

8.4%728

$150K–$200K

4.9%425

$200K+

3%256

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

1,043

Residentsi

1,816

Avg. Tenant Renti

$343/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing151 homes93% occupied$350/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers168 homes93% occupied$369/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8710 homes92% occupied$336/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,779/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

80.3%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

16.5%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

2.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $49K/yr

0.8%

Who Receives This Housing

71.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

39.8% of subsidized households are minority

17.7% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,23215.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

806

India

152

Canada

China

Poland

Guatemala

Germany

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

8,574

Avg. Commutei

19 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

8,847

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

884(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured