Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island: City in Illinois
About
Rock Island is a city located in the county of Rock Island in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 39,018 and a population density of 883 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 36,870 inhabitants.
The city was created 184 years ago in 1840.
Quick Facts about Rock Island
| Population : | 36,870 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Rock Island County |
| Postal code : | 61201 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 309 |
| Area : | 44.19 km2 |
| Altitude : | 604 feet / 184 meters |
| Capital city : | Rock Island is capital of Rock Island County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1841 (184 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:42:50 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 834 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.83% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Rock Island is located at 41°30'34"N 90°34'44"W (41.5094800, -90.5787500).
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Official website of Rock Island
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Rock Island decreased by 5.83% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 39,018 | - | census |
| 2011 | 38,980 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 38,936 | -0.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 38,901 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 38,790 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 38,545 | -0.64% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 38,168 | -0.99% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 37,812 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 37,409 | -1.08% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 37,152 | -0.69% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 36,870 | -0.76% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Rock Island
1 Schwiebert Riverfront Park
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2 Quad City Botanical Center
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3 Black Hawk Forest
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4 Black Hawk State Historic Site
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5 Longview Park
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Where ot Eat in Rock Island
1 Little Caesars Pizza
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2 Subway
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People born in Rock Island (82)
People born in Rock Island, including singer-songwriter Lissie, actress June Haver, actor Eddie Albert, .
List
- Samuel Rinnah Van Sant (American politician (1844-1936)) he was born in 11/05/1844
- Henry Cantwell Wallace (United States Secretary of Agriculture (1866-1924)) he was born in 11/05/1866
- Charles Melville Hays (American businessman) he was born in 16/05/1856
- Helen Mack (American actress (1913-1986)) she was born in 13/11/1913
- Jonathan Tweet (role-playing game designer) he was born in 01/01/2000
- Greg Norton (American musician) he was born in 13/03/1959
- Gabriel Almond (American political scientist) he was born in 12/01/1911
- Franz Jackson (American musician) he was born in 01/11/1912
- Bobby Schilling (Republican legislator from Illinois) he was born in 23/01/1964
- Lane Evans (Late Democratic progressive Illinois Congressman, ex-Marine (1951-2014)) he was born in 04/08/1951
- Gary Payton (American astronaut) he was born in 20/06/1948
- Jesse Johnson (American musician) he was born in 29/05/1960
- John Allred (American jazz trombonist and songwriter) he was born in 01/01/1962
- Steven S. Vogt (American astronomer) he was born in 20/12/1949
- Pete Mickeal (American professional basketball player) he was born in 22/02/1978
- Jeffrey Gold (American composer, film director and screenwriter) he was born in 13/03/1968
- Rollin S. Sturgeon (American film director and screenwriter) he was born in 25/08/1877
- Brandon Brooks (American water polo player and coach) he was born in 29/04/1981
Schools in Rock Island
College & universities near Rock Island, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153311 | Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport (IA) | 52801-1221 |
Stations (10)
Amtrak & bus stations near Rock Island, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Rock Island
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Rock Island Post Office | Rock Island (IL) | 61201 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Rock Island , Washington city in Douglas County, Washington with a population of 1,310 people.
- Rock Island , Oklahoma town in Le Flore County, Oklahoma with a population of 648 people.
Other cities in Rock Island County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Rock Island County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Moline | 41,065 | The largest city in Rock Island County, Illinois. |
| East Moline | 20,473 | City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States |
| Silvis | 7,473 | City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States |
| Coal Valley | 3,719 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Carbon Cliff | 1,932 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Hampton | 1,738 | Human settlement in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Port Byron | 1,597 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Edgington | 1,442 | Township in Rock Island County, Illinois |
| Andalusia | 1,088 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Rapids City | 962 | Human settlement in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Buffalo Prairie | 796 | Township in Rock Island County, Illinois |
| Cordova | 640 | Village in the United States |
| Reynolds | 508 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Hillsdale | 502 | Village in Illinois |
Distance to Other Cities
Rock Island distances to largest Illinois cities
