CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 218
Illinois · Rock Island County · 4,504 residents · 1.895 sq mi
Notable rankings
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The short version
Census Tract 218 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,733. Population has declined 5% since 2020. Median home value is $167,900. Households here earn about 31% more than the Rock Island County median.
At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
4,504
−5%since 2020
from 4,744 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2,377 / sq mi
−5%since 2020
from 2,503 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
−4%since 2020
from 42.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20245K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$87,733
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $80,518 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,455
+13%since 2020
from $37,489 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 53.4% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
+4%since 2020
from 0.350 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.5%
Retail trade9.5%
Other services8.5%
Public administration6.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$167,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $150,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,237
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $877 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 80.4% in 2020
15.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 3.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.8% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(3,884)
Black6.8%(324)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(409)
Asian0.4%(17)
Other2.3%(110)
Diversity Score39.6%(1,880)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(3,181)
Black11.9%(537)
Hispanic / Latino12%(542)
Asian0.9%(42)
Other4.5%(202)
Diversity Score58.8%(2,648)
Diversity Score
59
+48%since 2020
from 40 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2020
from 97.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.2% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
19.9 min
+2%since 2020
from 19.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 85.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 2.9% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Female
52.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Foreign born
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.9% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2020
from 90.3% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 96.6% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 4,504 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $87,733 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $167,900, and the typical rent is about $1,237 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 35.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 11.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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