Rock Island, IL population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Rock Island decreased by 3,391. In this period, the peak population was 39,523 in the year 2000. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 39,523 | - | - |
| 2001 | 39,333 | -190 | -0.48% |
| 2002 | 39,131 | -202 | -0.51% |
| 2003 | 38,820 | -311 | -0.79% |
| 2004 | 38,692 | -128 | -0.33% |
| 2005 | 38,481 | -211 | -0.55% |
| 2006 | 38,354 | -127 | -0.33% |
| 2007 | 38,455 | 101 | 0.26% |
| 2008 | 38,171 | -284 | -0.74% |
| 2009 | 38,129 | -42 | -0.11% |
| 2010 | 38,973 | 844 | 2.21% |
| 2011 | 38,980 | 7 | 0.02% |
| 2012 | 38,936 | -44 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 38,901 | -35 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 38,790 | -111 | -0.29% |
| 2015 | 38,545 | -245 | -0.63% |
| 2016 | 38,168 | -377 | -0.98% |
| 2017 | 37,812 | -356 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 37,409 | -403 | -1.07% |
| 2019 | 37,152 | -257 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 37,019 | -133 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 36,589 | -430 | -1.16% |
| 2022 | 36,270 | -319 | -0.87% |
| 2023 | 36,132 | -138 | -0.38% |
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Rock Island, IL population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Rock Island's population decreased by 550 (1.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Rock Island's population decreased by 1,954 (5.01%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Rock Island's population decreased by 887 (2.40%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Rock Island's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 36,132.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rock Island's population peaked in year 2000 at 39,523.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Rock Island's population was lowest in year 2023 at 36,132.
Rock Island, IL annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Rock Island grew year by year for 3 years and declined for 20 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Rock Island had an average annual population growth rate of 0.37% per year. Overall the population shrank 8.58% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Rock Island annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.37% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Rock Island population grew the most, with an increase of 844 people (a 2.21% year-on-year increase)..
From 2020 to 2021 Rock Island population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 430 people (a 1.16% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Rock Island, IL population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Rock Island's population decreased by 457 between 2021 and 2023. The decrease was 319 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 138 (0.38%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Rock Island, IL changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Rock Island decreased by 2,769 (7.12%). The population was highest at 38,790 in the year 2014 and lowest at 36,132 in the year 2023. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.74%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)