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Moline, IL vs Elgin, IL

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- Elgin is 0% more densely populated than Moline.
- People are 0.5% more likely to be married in Elgin.
- The Median Age is 4.3 years younger in Elgin.
 Moline, ILElgin, ILUnited States
 Population  Unlock114,156329,725,481
 Female Population51.1%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population48.9%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock3538.4
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 Population - 201043,470  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock94,487285,036,114
 Population - 199043,202  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock16.6%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now-5.0%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock3,044.193.4
 Land Area16.8  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock0.6264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Moline, ILElgin, ILUnited States
 Age 0 to 46.7%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock6.8%6.1%
 Age 10 to 145.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock4.9%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock5.3%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3413.5%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock12.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5410.7%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock6.7%6.7%
 Age 60 to 646.6%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock7.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 846.2%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock1.1%1.9%
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 Race
 Moline, ILElgin, ILUnited States
 White68.6%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock5.0%12.2%
 Asian2.4%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock0.6%0.4%
 Two or More Races2.6%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock47.4%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Moline, ILElgin, ILUnited States
 Married Population51.8%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock50.0%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.8%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock48.0%50.2%
 Never Married30.0%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock9.3%10.8%
 Widowed6.3%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.942.60
 Households18,102  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock27,37080,755,759
     Married couple, w/children27.3%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock37.0%42.9%
 Non Family Households6,694  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock16.0%15.8%
     Single householder, no children10.7%  Unlock10.8%
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Reviews for Moline    14 Reviews
Danielle  · Denver, CO
I grew up here.
Over 8 years ago

I spent the first 35 years of my life in the Illinois Quad Cities. Most of the time was spent in Moline. If you enjoy watersports, there are two rivers, and many  More

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Corey · Moline, IL
The Mills at Riverbend Commons
Over 10 years ago

I'm a student in the Quad Cities and have been living at The Mills with two of my friends. It's a newer complex and we haven't had any issues. Just in case anyone is  More

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Todd · Moline, IL
Accessible, Fun, Outdoorsy, Great Place to Live!
Over 10 years ago

I felt like I had to give a review after seeing some of the other posts about Moline. I moved here (from Chicago) a year ago, and I absolutely love it. I'll tell you  More

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Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews
Stephanie · Elgin, IL
A nice small city with lots to offer
Over 10 years ago

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Rachel · Elgin, IL
Lived in Elgin, IL since 1994
Over 12 years ago

Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Leslie · Elgin, IL
My Town... Elgin [:
Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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