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East Moline, IL

East Moline is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 21,374 at the 2020 census. East Moline is one of the Quad Cities at the confluence of the Rock and Mississippi rivers, along with neighboring Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. As of 2011, the Quad Cities has a population estimate of 381,342.

According to the 2010 census, East Moline has a total area of 14.76 square miles (38.23 km²), all land. East Moline is located at 41°30′43″N 90°26′7″W (41.511940, −90.435203).

The population listed in the 2000 U.S. Census mistakenly excluded the population of the East Moline Correctional Center and listed it as within the village of Oak Grove apparently mistaking Hillcrest Road in Oak Grove as the road of the same name where the prison is located in East Moline. The actual count for 2000 increased from 20,333 to 21,431 after including the prison population of 1,098. The U.S. Census Bureau did not adjust the racial and ethnic figures for the 2000 Census listed below.

As of the United States Census taken in 2000, there were 20,333 people, 8,510 households, and 5,369 families living in the city. The population density was 2,254.9 inhabitants per square mile (870.6/km²). There were 8,988 housing units at an average density of 996.7 per square mile (384.8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.04% White, 7.34% African American, 0.35% Native American, 2.25% Asian, 7.47% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.15% of the population.

Of the 8,510 households, 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.1% of households were one person and 14.4% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.

The median income for a household in the city was $35,836, and the median family income was $44,695. Males had a median income of $35,263 versus $23,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,245. About 11.6% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.

In terms of health and wellness, East Moline prioritizes the well-being of its residents. The UnityPoint Health - Trinity Medical Center serves as a leading healthcare provider, offering a range of medical services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the East Moline Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness and YMCA. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around East Moline, such as the Phipps Prairie Park Trail and Great River Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in East Moline, IL are Niabi Zoo, TPC Deere Run, and Empire Park.

Population: 21,374 (2020). ZIP Code: 61244. Area codes: 309, 861. Elevation: 577 ft (176 m). Area: 14.60 sq mi (37.80 km²).

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What are the demographics of East Moline, IL?

East Moline, IL is home to a population of 20.9k people, of which 91.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 11.8% of East Moline, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.47k people). In 2022, there were 3.27 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (11.6k people) in East Moline, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.53k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.72k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is East Moline, IL a good place to live?

Living in East Moline offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In East Moline, there are a lot of bars and parks. Many families and retirees live in East Moline and residents tend to have moderate political views.

What is the crime rate in East Moline, IL?

East Moline has an overall crime rate of 9 per 1,000 residents, making the crime rate here near the average for all cities and towns of all sizes in America. According to our analysis of FBI crime data, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in East Moline is 1 in 107. East Moline's crime rate is lower than approximately 34% of Illinois communities.

Sources

Wikipedia 

City of East Moline

UnityPoint Health - Trinity Medical Center

East Moline Parks and Recreation Department

Planet Fitness 

YMCA

Phipps Prairie Park Trail 

Great River Trail

Niabi Zoo

TPC Deere Run

Empire Park

Data USA

Niche

Neighborhoodscout

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