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Andalusia
Location of Andalusia in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Location of Andalusia in Rock Island County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Rock Island
Area
 • Total 1.18 sq mi (3.04 km2)
 • Land 1.18 sq mi (3.04 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,184
 • Density 1,007.66/sq mi (389.19/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
61232
Area code(s) 309
FIPS code 17-01426

Andalusia is a small village located in Rock Island County, Illinois, in the United States. It sits right on the banks of the famous Mississippi River. In 2020, about 1,184 people called Andalusia home. This was a slight increase from the 1,178 people counted in 2010.

Where is Andalusia?

Andalusia is a village found in the state of Illinois, which is part of the United States. It is located along the mighty Mississippi River. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 41°26′26″N 90°43′15″W / 41.44056°N 90.72083°W / 41.44056; -90.72083.

The village covers an area of about 1.18 square miles (3.04 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a very small amount of water.

How Many People Live in Andalusia?

The number of people living in Andalusia has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different years:

Historical population
Census Pop.
1890 281
1900 326 16.0%
1910 299 −8.3%
1920 228 −23.7%
1930 252 10.5%
1940 365 44.8%
1950 510 39.7%
1960 560 9.8%
1970 950 69.6%
1980 1,238 30.3%
1990 1,052 −15.0%
2000 1,050 −0.2%
2010 1,178 12.2%
2020 1,184 0.5%
U.S. Decennial Census

In the year 2000, there were 1,050 people living in Andalusia. These people lived in 402 different homes, and 307 of those were families.

Who Lives in Andalusia?

Most people living in Andalusia in 2000 were White (about 97%). A smaller number of people were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.

Many homes (34.1%) had children under 18 living there. Most homes (63.2%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.6 people, and the average family had about 3 people.

The median age in Andalusia in 2000 was 39 years old. This means half the people were younger than 39 and half were older. About a quarter of the population (24.7%) was under 18 years old. About 10.5% of the population was 65 years or older.

The median income for a household in 2000 was $46,552 per year. For families, the median income was $56,250.

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