Economy & Jobs — Rock Island, Illinois
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $59,041 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $32,507 |
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| Poverty Rate | 21.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 6.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 18,035 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14.2% |
| Retail | 11.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 130 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 119 |
| Physician Offices | 88 |
| Bars | 56 |
| Dental Offices | 52 |
| Gas Stations | 51 |
| Insurance Agencies | 46 |
| Law Offices | 45 |
| Commercial Banks | 37 |
| Auto Repair | 36 |
| Child Day Care | 36 |
| Chiropractors | 34 |
| Real Estate Offices | 30 |
| Grocery Stores | 27 |
| General Merchandise | 26 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
