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Moving to Andalusia, Illinois

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The current estimated population of Andalusia, Illinois is 1,178, with 50.1% male and 49.9% female. The town has maintained a stable population, reflecting its quiet, rural character in western Illinois.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1845
  • County: Rock Island
  • Land area: 1.2 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 982 people per square mile
  • Area code: 309
  • Zip code: 61232

Geography and Location

Andalusia, Illinois, is located in Rock Island County, on the western edge of Illinois, near the Mississippi River. The town is about 15 miles southwest of Rock Island, part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area. Andalusia is surrounded by farmland and natural areas, with easy access to the Mississippi River for outdoor activities like boating and fishing. The town offers a peaceful, rural lifestyle, with scenic views and a close-knit community. Its location near larger cities like Moline and Davenport provides access to urban amenities while retaining its small-town charm.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.8 years
Median household income: $46,552
Median house value: $83,000

Population by Race

Races in Andalusia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (96.5%)
  • Hispanic (2.2%)
  • Two or more races (1.5%)
  • Other race (0.8%)
  • American Indian (0.7%)
  • Black (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (33.0%), Irish (16.6%), United States (12.5%), English (11.0%), Swedish (5.5%), French (3.3%).

Elevation: 565 feet

Land area: 0.7 square miles

Map of Andalusia, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Andalusia

  • High school or higher: 90.3%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 5.3%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 23.7 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Andalusia village

  • Never married: 21.8%
  • Now married: 59.9%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

1.4% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: -9 (-0.8%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Andalusia:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Andalusia:

  • QUAD CITY INTL (about 16 miles; MOLINE, IL; Abbreviation: MLI)
  • CLINTON MUNI (about 39 miles; CLINTON, IA; Abbreviation: CWI)
  • SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL (about 54 miles; BURLINGTON, IA; Abbreviation: BRL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Andalusia:

  • MERCER COUNTY (about 15 miles; ALEDO, IL; Abbreviation: C00)
  • DAVENPORT MUNI (about 15 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Abbreviation: DVN)
  • QUAD-CITY (about 17 miles; MOLINE, IL; Abbreviation: I04)

Amtrak stations near Andalusia:

  • 12 miles: DAVENPORT (BURLINGTON DEPOT, 304 WEST RIVER DR.) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, taxi stand.
  • 15 miles: MOLINE (QUAD CITY AIRPORT, 2200 69TH ST.) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, call for taxi service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Andalusia:

  • AUGUSTANA COLLEGE (about 12 miles; ROCK ISLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,220)
  • EASTERN IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT (about 12 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 4,180)
  • SAINT AMBROSE UNIVERSITY (about 13 miles; DAVENPORT, IA; Full-time enrollment: 2,310)
  • BLACK HAWK COLLEGE (about 16 miles; MOLINE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,891)
  • UNIVERSITY OF IOWA (about 59 miles; IOWA CITY, IA; Full-time enrollment: 24,766)
  • WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 68 miles; MACOMB, IL; Full-time enrollment: 11,096)
  • ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE (about 85 miles; EAST PEORIA, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,404)

Public primary/middle school in Andalusia:

  • ANDALUSIA ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 210; Location: BX 770 112 7TH AVE E; Grades: PK – 06)

Libraries

Library in Andalusia:

  • ANDALUSIA TWP. LIB. (Operating income: $51,550; Location: 503 SECOND ST. W.; 11,268 books; 13 audio materials; 136 video materials; 24 serial subscriptions)

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