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East Moline, IL


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East Moline, Illinois

East Moline, Illinois, in Rock Island county, is 7 miles E of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 146 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city is part of the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 20,333 people people live in East Moline.

The People and Families of East Moline

In East Moline, about 50% of adults are married.

Approximately 20% of East Moline is non-white. In East Moline you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Moline had a median family income of $44,695.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($2,000) in East Moline than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

East Moline Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in East Moline, about 65% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Renting one (or even zero) bedroom apartments is pretty common in the city.

Commuting

In East Moline, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

East Moline strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 6%East Moline Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 10%East Moline Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%East Moline Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of East Moline, IL

Comparing East Moline to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity910
Senior Citizens87
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Female Share of the Population67
Age of the Population66
Well-Paid Single Women66
Well-Paid Single Men66
Male Share of the Population54

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income54
College Educated Adults47
People Above Poverty42

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times810
Public Transportation Use67
Walking and Biking to Work67
Working at Home44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents97
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built57
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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