Rock Island, IL 61201 is a vibrant community located on the Mississippi River. Home to nearly 39,000 people, the population density of Rock Island is 2,061 people per square mile. The city has a number of local businesses such as Davenport & Co., Lundeen’s Appliance Center, and Rock Island Hardware. Year-round outdoor activities in Rock Island include biking along the Rock River Trail, golfing at the Idlewood Country Club, and fishing in the Mississippi River. The city also offers several organizations such as Friends of 16th Street Theater and Arts and Culture Alliance. Local sporting events take place at Augustana College's stadiums and fields including football games and track meets.
The population in Rock Island (zip 61201) is 38,534. There are 2,154 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Rock Island (zip 61201) is 35.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Rock Island (zip 61201) is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Rock Island (zip 61201)
- 40.0% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 26.7% are married with children
- 24.2% have children, but are single
Race in Rock Island (zip 61201)
- 62.3% are White
- 19.4% are Black
- 3.5% are Asian
- 0.4% are Native American
- 0.3% claim Other
- 10.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.4% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander