Moline
City in Rock Island County, Illinois
Moline is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, with 42,985 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 630 ft (192 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rock Island Arsenal, 3.4 miles NW.
- 42,985residents (2020 Census)
- 630 ftelevation · 192 m
- 16.7 sq miland area · 43.3 km²
- 2,570 / sq mipopulation density
- 61265ZIP code
About Moline
Moline ( moh-LEEN) is a city in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The population was 42,985 as of the 2020 census, and was estimated at 42,362 in 2025. It is the largest city in Rock Island County and the 36th-most populous in Illinois outside the Chicago metropolitan area. Moline is one of the Quad Cities at the confluence of the Rock and Mississippi rivers, along with neighboring East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. The Quad Cities metropolitan area had a population of approximately 380,452 as of 2025.
Moline was established in 1843. The name derives from the French moulin meaning "mill [town]". The corporate headquarters of Deere & Company is located in Moline, as was Montgomery Elevator; its acquirer Kone has its U.S. division headquartered in Moline. Quad Cities International Airport, Black Hawk College, and the Quad Cities campus of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities are located in Moline. It is a retail hub for the Illinois Quad Cities, as South Park Mall and numerous big-box shopping plazas are located in the city. Moline's downtown serves as one of the civic and recreational hubs of the region as many events take place at the 12,000-seat Vibrant Arena at The MARK and at John Deere Commons.
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Living in Moline
- Median household income
- $67,701
- Median home value
- $146,300
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 38
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Moline had 42,985 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 42,985 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,570 per sq mi (992 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Moline at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Rock Island County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 42,985 (2020) |
| Land area | 16.73 sq mi (43.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.4823° N, 90.4934° W |
| ZIP code | 61265 |
| Official website | moline.il.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1749867 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Moline
- Rock Island Arsenal3.4 mi NW
- Riverdale, IA4.1 mi N
- Coal Valley4.1 mi SE
- Silvis4.4 mi E
- Milan4.8 mi SW
- Rock Island4.8 mi W
- Campbell's Island5.2 mi NE
- Carbon Cliff5.4 mi E
- Panorama Park, IA5.5 mi N
- Bettendorf, IA5.9 mi N
- East Moline6.0 mi NE
- Oak Grove6.4 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Moline
What county is Moline in?
Moline is in Rock Island County, Illinois.
What is the population of Moline, IL?
42,985 people lived in Moline at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Moline, IL?
The ZIP code of Moline is 61265.
What is the elevation of Moline?
630 feet (192 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Moline?
Rock Island Arsenal (3.4 mi), Riverdale (4.1 mi), Coal Valley (4.1 mi), Silvis (4.4 mi), Milan (4.8 mi).
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