Rock Island township, Illinois
Rock Island township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Rock Island township is a geographic entity located in Rock Island County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 15,632. The land area covers 4.78 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 15,632 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 27 yrs | ±2.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,501 | ±395 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,463 | ±416 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,501 | ±395 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 962 | ±192 |
| Median Home Value | $96,500 | ±$5,708 |
| Median Gross Rent | $860 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,155 | ±$5,188 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,200 | ±$2,159 |
| Poverty Rate | 32.9% | ±5.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,270 | ±734 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.4% | ±2.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 6,769 | ±480 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 80% | ±3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF ROCK ISLAND
GUS Population: 15,786 (2024)
ID: 125321
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWNSHIP SUPERVISOR
2827 7TH AVE, STE 1, ROCK ISLAND IL 61201-1904
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GUS Population: 142,731 (2024)
ID: 102554
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
1504 3RD AVE, ROCK ISLAND IL 61201-8612
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Rock Island | KG-06 | Rock Island, IL | |
| Regular School Rock Island | PK-06 | Rock Island, IL | |
| Regular School Rock Island | 07-08 | Rock Island, IL | |
| Regular School Rock Island | KG-06 | Rock Island, IL | |
| Regular School Rock Island | PK-06 | Rock Island, IL | |
| Regular School Rock Island | PK | Rock Island, IL | |
| Regular School Rock Island | PK-06 | Rock Island, IL | |
| Regular School Rock Island | PK-06 | Rock Island, IL | |
| Regular School Rock Island | PK-06 | Rock Island, IL | |
| Regular School Rock Island | PK-06 | Rock Island, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Augustana College
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College | 0.8 mi away | 639 38th St, Rock Island, IL, 61201-2296 |
3097947000
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LIBRARY 2 GO
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 401 19TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61201 |
(309) 732-7323
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Eastern Iowa Community College District
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College | 1.2 mi away | 101 W Third Street, Davenport, IA, 52801-1221 |
5633363300
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ROCK ISLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 0.5 mi away | 401 NINETEENTH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61201 |
(309) 732-7323
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Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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College | 1.5 mi away | 2122 25th Avenue, Rock Island, IL, 61201-5317 |
3097797700
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DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.3 mi away | 321 MAIN ST, DAVENPORT, IA, 52801 |
(563) 326-7832
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Palmer College of Chiropractic
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College | 1.6 mi away | 1000 Brady St, Davenport, IA, 52803-5287 |
5638845000
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WATTS-MIDTOWN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 1.8 mi away | 2715 30TH STREET, ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61201 |
(309) 732-7323
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Saint Ambrose University
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College | 2.5 mi away | 518 W Locust St, Davenport, IA, 52803-2898 |
5633336000
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BETTENDORF PUBLIC LIBRARY INFORMATION CENTER
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Library | 4.5 mi away | 2950 LEARNING CAMPUS DR, BETTENDORF, IA, 52722 |
(563) 344-4175
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ROCK ISLAND L&D 15, IL US, located 0.8 miles from Rock Island township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.0° | 13.4° | 22.2° | 1.49" | — |
| February | 36.3° | 17.9° | 27.1° | 1.78" | — |
| March | 48.4° | 28.0° | 38.2° | 2.62" | — |
| April | 61.4° | 39.3° | 50.3° | 3.81" | — |
| May | 72.3° | 50.8° | 61.6° | 5.12" | — |
| June | 81.2° | 61.0° | 71.1° | 5.22" | — |
| July | 83.9° | 64.9° | 74.4° | 4.22" | — |
| August | 82.4° | 63.1° | 72.7° | 4.03" | — |
| September | 76.7° | 55.0° | 65.8° | 3.31" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 42.9° | 53.3° | 2.89" | — |
| November | 48.7° | 30.2° | 39.4° | 2.30" | — |
| December | 36.0° | 19.7° | 27.8° | 2.02" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island Arsenal CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Rock Island city | City | 2.8 mi | — |
| Davenport city | City | 4.0 mi | — |
| Moline city | City | 4.1 mi | — |
| Milan village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| Riverdale city | City | 5.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1716165091. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.