What kinds of homes are in South Moline Township, IL?

Name: Types of homes in South Moline Township, IL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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South Moline Township, IL has 16,995 (±476) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 1,067 homes per square mile of land.

66.1% are detached single-family houses.

7.0% are in buildings of two to four units.

20.1% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 16,995 (±476)
Detached houses: 66.1%
2–4 unit buildings: 7.0%
5+ unit buildings: 20.1%

Homes in South Moline Township by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	South Moline Township	Rock Island County	Illinois	United States
Single-family, detached	66.1% (±2.6 points)	70.2%	58.2%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	4.5% (±1.0 points)	4.0%	6.1%	6.2%
2 units	2.1% (±1.0 points)	2.9%	5.2%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	4.9% (±1.5 points)	3.8%	6.4%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	5.2% (±1.4 points)	4.7%	6.3%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	7.2% (±1.8 points)	3.9%	4.0%	4.3%
20 or more units	7.7% (±1.7 points)	7.8%	11.5%	10.3%
Mobile home	2.3% (±0.8 points)	2.7%	2.3%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±0.2 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%

In South Moline Township, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is higher than in Rock Island County (16.4%).

It is not measurably different from Illinois (21.8%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near South Moline Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with South Moline Township
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
South Moline Township	—	20.1% (±2.8 points)	—
Moline	1.0 mi	17.0% (±2.3 points)	Not measurably different
Moline Township	2.2 mi	15.6% (±2.6 points)	Lower
Coal Valley Township	3.1 mi	0.0% (±3.3 points)	Lower
Silvis	3.5 mi	28.5% (±6.7 points)	Higher
Coal Valley	3.6 mi	0.0% (±3.5 points)	Lower
Riverdale	3.8 mi	2.0% (±17.0 points)	Lower
Carbon Cliff	4.4 mi	28.4% (±12.0 points)	Not measurably different
South Rock Island Township	4.9 mi	16.3% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Moline Township, IL (15.6%), Coal Valley Township, IL (0.0%), Coal Valley, IL (0.0%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Silvis, IL (28.5%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Rock Island County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Silvis	28.5% (±6.7 points)
2	Carbon Cliff	28.4% (±12.0 points)
3	Rock Island Township	25.9% (±4.7 points)
4	East Moline	21.1% (±4.0 points)
5 (tie)	Rock Island	20.1% (±2.6 points)
5 (tie)	South Moline Township	20.1% (±2.8 points)
7	Hampton Township	18.7% (±3.7 points)
8	Moline	17.0% (±2.3 points)
9	Milan	16.7% (±7.3 points)
10	South Rock Island Township	16.3% (±3.1 points)
11	Moline Township	15.6% (±2.6 points)
12	Port Byron Township	14.1% (±8.0 points)

Showing 12 of 33 places in Rock Island County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about South Moline Township

How many homes are in South Moline Township?

South Moline Township, IL has an estimated 16,995 (±476) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in South Moline Township houses or apartments?

66.1% are detached houses and 4.5% attached houses, while 27.1% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in South Moline Township?

7.0% of homes in South Moline Township are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Moline township, Rock Island County, Illinois

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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