Census tract · Rock Island County
Census Tract 208, Rock Island County, Illinois
Census Tract 208, GEOID 17161020800, in Rock Island County, Illinois, mostly within East Moline (88% of its census blocks). 4,451 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±614); the 2020 Census counted 5,110.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,451
±614 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 5,110
Median household income
$71,373
±$4,209 (90% margin)
Rock Island County: $67,159
Median home value
$128,800
±$15,394 (90% margin)
Rock Island County: $150,400
Median gross rent
$1,183
±$592 (90% margin)
Rock Island County: $889
Where is Census Tract 208?
Census Tract 208 is one of 43 census tracts in Rock Island County, Illinois. It covers 1.77 square miles of land, 2,890 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 17161020800, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| East Moline | 88% |
| South Moline Township | 74% |
| Hampton Township | 25% |
| Moline | 1% |
| Moline Township | 1% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 208: Tract 203.02 ($42,731), Tract 206 ($54,392), Tract 207 ($36,894), Tract 209 ($75,461), Tract 213 and Tract 214 ($56,458). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 208?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 208's population at 4,451 (±614) in 1,964 households; the 2020 Census counted 5,110 residents and 2,401 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 208 | East Moline |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,451 ±614 | 20,904 |
| Households | 1,964 ±270 | 8,617 |
| Average household size | 2.24 ±0.24 | 2.27 |
| Housing units | 2,221 ±235 | 9,376 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 208?
The median resident of Census Tract 208 is 43.4 years old; 24.9% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 18.4%. 9.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 208 | East Moline |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4 ±8.9 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 years | 24.9% ±6.7 pts | 24.9% |
| 65 years and over | 24.8% ±6.0 pts | 17.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 18.4% ±4.8 pts | 17.5% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.5% ±7.6 pts | 52.9% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 11.5% ±6.7 pts | 20.6% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±4.9 pts | 2.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.9% ±2.9 pts | 5.9% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% |
| Born outside the United States | 9.9% ±4.4 pts | 15.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0% ±7.7 pts | 24.9% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.4% ±2.7 pts | 5.7% |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±5.9 pts | 17.0% |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.2% ±1.7 pts | 4.9% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3% ±5.7 pts | 85.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.1% ±8.5 pts | 21.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4% ±4.5 pts | 6.5% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.9% ±5.8 pts | 89.2% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Census Tract 208 earn?
Half of the 1,964 households in Census Tract 208 earn less than $71,373 a year (±$4,209), against $67,159 across Rock Island County: 15th highest of the county's 42 tracts with a reliable estimate. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 208 | East Moline |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,373 ±$4,209 | $61,779 |
| Mean household income | $83,670 ±$9,832 | $71,389 |
| Per capita income | $36,199 ±$5,565 | $29,174 |
| People below the poverty line | 7.8% ±4.7 pts | 19.8% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 27.3% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.6% ±8.3 pts | 20.9% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±1.8 pts | 96.1% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.1% ±3.9 pts | 91.3% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Census Tract 208?
Owners occupy 81.9% of Census Tract 208's occupied homes and renters 18.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $128,800 by its owner (±$15,394). The median renter pays $1,183 a month including utilities, and 53.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 208 | East Moline |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $128,800 ±$15,394 | $134,600 |
| Median gross rent | $1,183 ±$592 | $868 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 53.8% ±29.9 pts | 38.0% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,188 ±$86 | $1,273 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.9% ±7.3 pts | 64.4% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.1% ±7.3 pts | 35.6% |
| Housing units | 2,221 ±235 | 9,376 |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.5% ±10.6 pts | 61.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.7% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 13.0% ±6.8 pts | 12.7% |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.0% ±9.8 pts | 12.6% |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Census Tract 208 get to work?
67.6% of Census Tract 208's workers drive alone and 9.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.0 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 208 | East Moline |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.9% ±5.7 pts | 57.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3% ±3.0 pts | 3.4% |
| Drove alone to work | 67.6% ±11.7 pts | 78.1% |
| Carpooled | 14.6% ±8.2 pts | 8.4% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.0 pts | 1.0% |
| Walked | 8.6% ±8.1 pts | 5.4% |
| Worked from home | 9.3% ±5.3 pts | 5.2% |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.0 min ±3.5 | 19.0 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Census Tract 208 compare with the other tracts in Rock Island County?
Among Rock Island County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 208 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Rock Island County | In East Moline |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 43 | 3rd of 6 |
| Residents per square mile | 19th of 43 | 4th of 6 |
| Median household income | 15th of 42 | 2nd of 6 |
| Per capita income | 20th of 43 | 1st of 6 |
| Median home value | 26th of 43 | 4th of 6 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 42 | 1st of 6 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 35 | 6th of 6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23rd of 42 | 3rd of 6 |
| Median age | 18th of 43 | 1st of 6 |
| Owner-occupied share | 15th of 43 | 1st of 6 |
The tracts next to it on Rock Island County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 231 | 12th | $78,194±$22,525 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 209 | 13th | $75,461±$13,808 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 232 | 14th | $72,872±$7,955 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 208 | 15th | $71,373±$4,209 |
| Tract 221 | 16th | $71,181±$5,268 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 216 | 17th | $70,355±$10,511 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 203.01 | 18th | $69,023±$20,458 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 208?
1 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 208 on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections