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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

East Moline

Illinois · 20,147 residents · 14.596 sq mi
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East Moline has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,746. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $47,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,147
−1%vs 2000
vs 20,333 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,380 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,393 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
34.9
−7%vs 2000
vs 37.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,746
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $35,836 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,332
−32%vs 2000
vs $18,245 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.3%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$314
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $416 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
62.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
37.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−10%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(14,979)
Black7.1%(1,446)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(3,081)
Asian2.2%(454)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.9%(10,350)
1990
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(16,833)
Black10.1%(2,031)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(1,702)
Asian1%(192)
Other5.4%(1,091)
Diversity Score48.6%(9,801)
Diversity Score
49
−4%vs 2000
vs 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.1%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Moline, Illinois?

East Moline, Illinois has about 20,147 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in East Moline, Illinois?

The typical household in East Moline, Illinois earns about $24,746 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Moline, Illinois expensive?

In East Moline, Illinois, the median home is worth about $47,700, and the typical rent is about $314 a month.

How educated are people in East Moline, Illinois?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in East Moline, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Moline, Illinois?

About 16.3% of people in East Moline, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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