East Moline, Illinois
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| Coordinates: 41°30′40″N 90°23′10″W / 41.51111°N 90.38611°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island County |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Area | |
| 14.59 sq mi (37.80 km2) | |
| • Land | 14.59 sq mi (37.80 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| 21,374 | |
| • Density | 1,464.3/sq mi (565.38/km2) |
| • Metro | 381,342 (134th) |
| • CSA | 474,019 (US: 90th) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 61244[3] |
| Area codes | 309, 861 |
| FIPS code | 17-22073 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394602[1] |
| Interstates | I-74, I-80, I-88, and I-280 |
| Website | www |
East Moline is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 21,374 at the 2020 census.[4] East Moline was incorporated in April 1907.[5] It is one of the five Quad Cities at the confluence of the Rock and Mississippi rivers, along with neighboring Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa.
Geography
[edit source]According to the 2010 census, East Moline has a total area of 14.76 square miles (38.23 km2), all land.[6]
Arts and Culture
[edit source]East Moline contains part of the Great River Trail (GRT) which runs from Rock Island, Illinois to Savanna, Illinois and is part of the greater Mississippi River Trail (MRT).[7]
Situated along the Great River Trail is one of East Moline's most popular parks: Empire Park. In addition to bike path access, Empire Park contains a wooden playground and 3 pavilions with picnic tables, electricity and charcoal grills.[8]
John Deere Harvester Works is one of the largest combine factories in the world and serves as a tourist attraction with a visitor center and gift shop.[9]
Riverfront revitalization efforts led to the creation of The Bend (also called The Bend Quad Cities community), a 132 acre area containing apartments, a hotel, The Rust Belt Concert Venue, Murphy Park and Band Shell, stores, restaurants, and more.[10] The Rust Belt began as a Moline-Knight Automobile Company and QC Metal Pickling plant but now serves as a concert venue with a capacity of 3,200 and has hosted artists such as Jimmy Eat World, Bon Iver, Anderson East, Hiss Golden Messenger, Low Cut Connie, Rayland Baxter, Lucie Silvas, Illuminati Hotties, Shakey Graves, and Marcy Playground.[11]
Demographics
[edit source]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,665 | — | |
| 1920 | 8,675 | 225.5% | |
| 1930 | 10,107 | 16.5% | |
| 1940 | 12,359 | 22.3% | |
| 1950 | 13,913 | 12.6% | |
| 1960 | 16,732 | 20.3% | |
| 1970 | 20,832 | 24.5% | |
| 1980 | 20,907 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 20,147 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 21,431 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 21,302 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 21,374 | 0.3% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 20,874 | [12] | −2.3% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[13] 2010[14] 2020[15] source | |||
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.[16] The actual count for 2000 increased from 20,333[17] to 21,431[16] 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.
Racial and ethnic composition
[edit source]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2000[17] | Pop 2010[14] | Pop 2020[15] | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White (NH) | 14,979 | 13,686 | 11,643 | 73.67% | 64.25% | 54.47% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,446 | 2,619 | 3,776 | 7.11% | 12.29% | 17.67% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 45 | 37 | 29 | 0.22% | 0.17% | 0.14% |
| Asian (NH) | 454 | 422 | 787 | 2.23% | 1.98% | 3.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.07% | 0.00% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 11 | 24 | 60 | 0.05% | 0.11% | 0.28% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 316 | 450 | 816 | 1.55% | 2.11% | 3.82% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3,081 | 4,050 | 4,263 | 15.15% | 19.01% | 19.94% |
| Total | 20,333 | 21,302 | 21,374 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2020 census
[edit source]As of the 2020 census, East Moline had a population of 21,374. The median age was 40.2 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18 and 19.8% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 104.3 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 103.4 males age 18 and over.[18][19]
99.4% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0.6% lived in rural areas.[20]
There were 8,500 households in East Moline, of which 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 38.5% were married-couple households, 20.8% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 34.0% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 36.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.[18]
There were 9,276 housing units, of which 8.4% were vacant. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 10.1%.[18]
| Race | Number | Percent |
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| White | 12,620 | 59.0% |
| Black or African American | 3,869 | 18.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 126 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 801 | 3.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1,920 | 9.0% |
| Two or more races | 2,037 | 9.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (of any race) | 4,263 | 19.9% |
2000 census
[edit source]As of the United States census taken in 2000,[21] 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 age distribution was 24.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% 65 or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.
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.
Economy
[edit source]Top employers
[edit source]According to the city's 2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report,[22] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | John Deere Harvester Works | 1,300 |
| 2 | Illini Hospital | 700 |
| 3 | East Moline Elementary | 400 |
| 4 | East Moline Correctional Center | 270 |
| 5 | Comprehensive Logistics | 200 |
| 6 | United Township High School | 175 |
| 7 | Aramark | 150 |
| 8 | HC Duke and Son | 130 |
| 9 | Aquent, LLC | 100 |
| 10 | Jacobson Warehouse | 100 |
Education
[edit source]Portions of East Moline are divided between three elementary school districts: East Moline School District 37, Carbon Cliff-Barstow School District 36, and Silvis School District 34. Areas in these three districts are also in the United Township High School District 30. A small portion of East Moline to the East is in a K-12 school district, Riverdale Community Unit School District 100.[23]
East Moline district schools include:
- Elementary schools
- Hillcrest Elementary
- Ridgewood Elementary
- Wells Elementary
- Bowlesburg Elementary
- Middle schools
Most of East Moline is zoned to United Township High School.[23]
- Special Education schools
- Black Hawk Area Special Education District (BHASED)
Transportation
[edit source]Quad Cities MetroLINK provides bus service on numerous routes connecting East Moline to destinations across the Quad Cities.[24]
Notable people
[edit source]- Mike Butcher, MLB pitcher, pitching coach
- Charles F. Carpentier, businessman who served as mayor of East Moline[25]
- Max Hodge, television writer
- Spike O'Dell, radio talk show host for WGN
- Laurdine Patrick, jazz musician who was born in East Moline
References
[edit source]- 1 2 3 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: East Moline, Illinois
- ↑ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ↑ "East Moline IL ZIP Code". zipdatamaps.com. 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ↑ "East Moline city, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- ↑ "East Moline History". East Moline, IL. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ↑ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "QC Trails - Great River Trail (GRT)". QC Trails. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Facilities Empire Park". City of East Moline. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ "East Moline". Visit Quad Cities. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ "The Bend Quad Cities Community in East Moline, IL". The Bend Event Center. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Our Story - The Rust Belt". The Rust Belt Quad Cities. Retrieved July 10, 2026.
- ↑ "City and Town Population Totals: 2020-2022". United States Census Bureau. May 1, 2023. Retrieved May 1, 2023.
- ↑ "Decennial Census of Population and Housing by Decades". US Census Bureau.
- 1 2 "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – East Moline, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- 1 2 "P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – East Moline, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 19, 2022.
- 1 2 "E.M. gains 1,000 in census correction". The Dispatch. May 9, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "P004 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – East Moline, Illinois". United States Census Bureau.
- 1 2 3 "2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- 1 2 "2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)". United States Census Bureau. 2021. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ "2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)". United States Census Bureau. 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
- ↑ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ↑ City of East Moline ACFR. (PDF). Retrieved on August 18, 2022.
- 1 2 Geography Division (December 22, 2020). 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Rock Island County, IL (PDF) (Map). U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 15, 2025. - Text list
- ↑ "Metro Monday-Friday Schedules". Retrieved January 28, 2024.
- ↑ 'Illinois Blue Book 1963–1964, Biographical Sketch of Charles F. Carpentier, pg. 76
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