East Moline, Illinois
East Moline | |
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City | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island County |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | John Thodos |
| Area | |
• City | 14.76 sq mi (38.2 km2) |
| • Land | 14.76 sq mi (38.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 577 ft (176 m) |
| Population (2010)[2] | |
• City | 21,302 |
| • Density | 2,348.2/sq mi (906.6/km2) |
| • Metro | 381,342 (134th) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Interstates | I-74, I-80, I-88, and I-280 |
| Website | www |
East Moline is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 21,302 at the 2010 census.[2] East Moline is one of the five Quad Cities,[3] along with the cities of Rock Island, Moline, and the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. The Quad Cities has a population estimate of 381,342.[4]
Geography
According to the 2010 census, East Moline has a total area of 14.76 square miles (38.23 km2), all land.[5]
East Moline is located at 41°30′43″N 90°26′7″W / 41.51194°N 90.43528°W (41.511940, −90.435203).[6]
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 2,665 | — | |
| 1920 | 8,675 | 225.5% | |
| 1930 | 10,107 | 16.5% | |
| 1940 | 12,359 | 22.3% | |
| 1950 | 13,913 | 12.6% | |
| 1960 | 16,732 | 20.3% | |
| 1970 | 20,832 | 24.5% | |
| 1980 | 20,907 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 20,147 | −3.6% | |
| 2000 | 21,431 | 6.4% | |
| 2010 | 21,302 | −0.6% | |
| 2015 (est.) | 21,350 | [7] | 0.2% |
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As of the United States Census taken in 2000,[8] there were 20,333 people, 8,510 households, and 5,369 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,254.9 people per square mile (870.4/km²). There were 8,988 housing units at an average density of 996.7 per square mile (384.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 80.04% White, 7.34% African American, 0.35% Native American, 2.25% Asian, 7.47% from other races, and 2.54% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.15% of the population.
There were 8,510 households out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.1% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.97.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.7% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 26.5% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 17.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.9 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $35,836, and the median income for a family was $44,695. Males had a median income of $35,263 versus $23,607 for females. The per capita income for the city was $18,245. About 11.6% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.3% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over.
Economy
Top employers
According to the City's 2009 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report,[9] the top employers in the city are:
| # | Employer | # of Employees |
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| 1 | John Deere Harvester Works | 1,750 |
| 2 | Illini Hospital | 800 |
| 3 | East Moline District No. 37 | 393 |
| 4 | Standard Forwarding | 285 |
| 5 | East Moline Correctional Center | 267 |
| 6 | United Township High School | 260 |
| 7 | McLaughlin Body Company | 250 |
| 8 | 4C Solutions | 250 |
| 9 | Jacobson Hart Companies | 200 |
| 10 | Aramark | 175 |
Education
Elementary schools
- Bowlesburg Elementary
- Hillcrest Elementary
- Ridgewood Elementary
- Wells Elementary
Middle schools
- Glenview Middle School
High schools
Notable people
- Charles F. Carpentier, businessman and politician, lived in East Moline. He served as mayor of East Moline.[10]
- Laurdine Patrick, jazz musician, father of Massachusetts governor Deval Patrick, was born in East Moline.
- Chase Hilgenbrinck, former professional soccer player who left his career in his prime to become a Roman Catholic priest, lives in East Moline.
- Mike Butcher, MLB pitcher, pitching coach.
References
- ^ "City of East Moline". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved June 29, 2013.
- ^ a b East Moline (city) QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau. Quickfacts.census.gov. Retrieved on April 21, 2012.
- ^ Visit Quad Cities. Visit Quad Cities. Retrieved on April 21, 2012.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Population of Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2011" (CSV). 2011 Population Estimates. United States Census Bureau, Population Division. April 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2012.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
- ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ City of East Moline CAFR. (PDF). Retrieved on April 21, 2012.
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1963-1964, Biographical Sketch of Charles F. Carpentier, pg. 76
External links
- City of East Moline
- East Moline School District – Local Information
- Qconline.com – Local Information
- Visitquadcities.com – Local Information
- qctimes.com – Local Information
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