East Moline, IL Demographics

A map of East Moline's Population by Race

East Moline, Illinois has an estimated population of 20,904, a slight decrease from the 21,374 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 20.6% Black, 17.5% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Moline, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Moline has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In East Moline, that probability was 62.9% in 2020 and 64.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Moline is ranked the 117th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). East Moline was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Moline's White Population

11,063 residents of East Moline, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Moline is lower than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. East Moline ranks 1334th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moline's White population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. White residents' share of East Moline's population has decreased from 54.5% to 52.9%.

East Moline is less White than neighboring Carbon Cliff (67.2% White), Silvis (75.3% White), Barstow (88.2% White), Hampton (76% White), and Campbell's Island (92.6% White).

East Moline's Black Population

4,314 residents of East Moline, or 20.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Moline is higher than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. East Moline ranks 95th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moline's Black population has grown by an estimated 14.2%. Black residents' share of East Moline's population has increased from 17.7% to 20.6%.

East Moline is more Black than neighboring Carbon Cliff (14.4% Black), Silvis (6.8% Black), Barstow (0% Black), Hampton (1.7% Black), and Campbell's Island (0% Black).

East Moline's Asian Population

601 residents of East Moline, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Moline is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. East Moline ranks 151st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moline's Asian population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. Asian residents' share of East Moline's population has decreased from 3.7% to 2.9%.

East Moline is more Asian than neighboring Carbon Cliff (0% Asian), Silvis (2.2% Asian), Barstow (0% Asian), Hampton (0% Asian), and Campbell's Island (0% Asian).

East Moline's Hispanic Population

3,648 residents of East Moline, or 17.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Moline is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. East Moline ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moline's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Hispanic residents' share of East Moline's population has decreased from 19.9% to 17.5%.

East Moline is more Hispanic than neighboring Carbon Cliff (12.6% Hispanic), Silvis (11.5% Hispanic), Barstow (11.8% Hispanic), Hampton (15.8% Hispanic), and Campbell's Island (4.9% Hispanic).

East Moline's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of East Moline, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Moline is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. East Moline ranks 686th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moline's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 57.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Moline's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

East Moline is more Native American/Other than neighboring Barstow (0% Native American/Other), and Campbell's Island (0% Native American/Other). East Moline is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carbon Cliff (0.3% Native American/Other), and Silvis (0.5% Native American/Other).

East Moline's Multiracial Population

1,240 residents of East Moline, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Moline is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. East Moline ranks 588th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Moline's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.0%. Multiracial residents' share of East Moline's population has increased from 3.8% to 5.9%.

East Moline is more Multiracial than neighboring Carbon Cliff (5.5% Multiracial), Silvis (3.7% Multiracial), Barstow (0% Multiracial), and Campbell's Island (2.5% Multiracial). East Moline is less Multiracial than neighboring Hampton (6.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.