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Rock Island Arsenal

Illinois · 470 residents · 1.572 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 325 residents. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
470
+224%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
299 / sq mi
+224%since 2000
from 92 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+39%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
01292593885172000201020202024Rock Island Arsenal
2024470
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,124
+47%since 2000
from $15,710 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
52.1%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.256
+50%since 2010
from 0.171 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade59.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,372
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
47.9%
+47.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(91)
Black28.3%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.6%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(181)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other53.2%(250)
Diversity Score70.4%(331)
Diversity Score
70
+22%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
74.2%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
89.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 93.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.2%
−61.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−97.8 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois?

Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois has about 470 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois expensive?

In Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, the typical rent is about $1,372 a month.

How educated are people in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois?

About 23.8% of adults age 25 and over in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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