Andalusia, Rock Island County, Illinois Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Andalusia, Illinois, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Andalusia, Illinois. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Andalusia, Illinois. The estimated population of Andalusia, Illinois is 1,250 people, with a median age of 45.2.

We can look at the total population in Andalusia over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,250
+11.81%
+4.69%
2020
1,118
-4.77% -
2019
1,174
+5.48%
-
2018
1,113
-6.78% -
2017
1,194
- -

Population of Andalusia, Illinois by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.2%
94.3%
-2.23%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.8%
-22.22%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
2.5%
2.8%
-10.71%
Asian
0.5%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
1.1%
+209.09%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Andalusia, Illinois by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.2 -7.76% 41.3 -12.5% 47.1 -13.1%
2020 49 +4.26% 47.2 +12.11% 54.2 +11.52%
2019 47 +0.21% 42.1 -4.32% 48.6 0%
2018 46.9 +9.84% 44 +11.39% 48.6 +11.98%
2017 42.7 - 39.5 - 43.4 -

The median age of Andalusia, Illinois gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 39 +69% 40 +47.02% 64 53
10 to 19 101 -37.84% 81 12.85% 66 80
20 to 29 96 9.99% 75 -23.47% 95 58
30 to 39 75 +22.23% 63 +37.23% 87 86
40 to 49 80 -36.93% 83 -15.49% 53 64
50 to 59 109 +13.19% 85 -1.56% 122 81
60 to 69 65 +47.1% 85 +44.61% 101 121
70+ 57 -2.94% 60 +13.77% 52 67

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Andalusia, Illinois is $64,792.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Andalusia.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $66,406.00
  • 45 to 64
    $57,833.00
  • 65 and over
    $72,639.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Andalusia, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Andalusia, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Andalusia, Illinois is currently $82,411.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.19% of households in Andalusia are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Andalusia against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    11.50%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.84%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.19%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Andalusia is $35,889.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Andalusia by the total population of Andalusia.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Andalusia, Illinois, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Andalusia to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    2.62%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.13%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.36%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.62%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Andalusia that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Andalusia over the age of 16 is 1,037.

Of those people, a total of 70.10% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Andalusia is 67.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 50 88.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 68 64.70% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 85 88.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 93 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 113 90.30% 10.80%
45 to 54 years 185 91.90% 7.10%
55 to 59 years 102 95.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 86 38.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 186 30.60% 5.30%
75 years and over 69 17.40% 16.70%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Andalusia. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 960 69.50% 4.20%
Black or African American 17 76.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 6 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 2 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 52 90.40% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 18 83.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 959 69.60% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Andalusia as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Andalusia is 699, with median earnings of $38,566.00.

Women in Andalusia, Illinois earning approximately 63.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 699 $38,566.00
Male 361 $41,588.00
Female 338 $26,429.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 28 $58,333.00
Business and Financial 39 $57,813.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $66,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 31 $24,028.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 52 $61,389.00
Healthcare Support 20 $24,773.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 28 $9,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $19,750.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $20,455.00
Sales 84 $23,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 110 $33,571.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 41 $27,344.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 17 $39,135.00
Production 33 $41,518.00
Transportation and Material Moving 50 $46,250.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 23 $58,750.00 5 $0.00
Business and Financial 19 $57,813.00 20 $80,000.00
Computer and Mathematical 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 20 $66,667.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 4 $0.00 27 $23,472.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 11 $61,528.00 41 $61,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 20 $24,773.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $6,563.00 18 $20,357.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $19,750.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 26 $20,455.00
Sales 32 $138,333.00 52 $11,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 27 $38,750.00 83 $27,386.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 41 $27,344.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 17 $39,135.00 0 $0.00
Production 30 $41,250.00 3 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 46 $31,250.00 4 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 539 households in Andalusia, with an average household size of 2.32 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 379 families in Andalusia with an average family size of 2.69 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 290 31 58 160
Average Household Size 2.77 2.55 2.4 1.43
Total Families 290 31 58 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.55 2.4 0

Poverty

Of the 379 families in Andalusia, 2.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Andalusia:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 561 housing units in Andalusia, Illinois.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 539 96.08%
Vacant 22 3.92%

14.26% of the total 561 housing units in Andalusia are rental units. This is approximately 80 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 449 are occupied by the owner - or 80.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Andalusia is $715.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Andalusia that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    10
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    62
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    18
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Andalusia is $133,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Andalusia that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    4
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    50
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    240
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    100
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    23
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    16
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    2
  • $1,000,000 or more
    14

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Andalusia. The chart below shows the number of properties in Andalusia that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    39
  • 1940 to 1949
    9
  • 1950 to 1959
    98
  • 1960 to 1969
    127
  • 1970 to 1979
    150
  • 1980 to 1989
    64
  • 1990 to 1999
    14
  • 2000 to 2009
    25
  • 2010 to 2013
    35
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Andalusia that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    13
  • 1 vehicle available
    172
  • 2 vehicles available
    273
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    81

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Andalusia get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Andalusia that commute to work in a particular way.

23.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Andalusia.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    30
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    42
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    113
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    80
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    70
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    82
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    127
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    102
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    4
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    9
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Andalusia, Illinois in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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