East Moline's population has decreased slightly from 23,008 in 2013 to 22,150 in 2022. However, the median income has increased from $50,560 in 2013 to $54,246 in 2022.

The city's racial demographics have changed over the past decade. The white population decreased from 68% in 2013 to 61% in 2022, while the Black population increased from 7% to 13%. The Hispanic population increased slightly from 16% to 17%, and the Asian population remained consistent at approximately 3%.

East Moline's LIHTC funded affordable housing comprises a small portion of the city's estimated housing stock. The city has received significant federal funding for these projects, averaging nearly $3.5 million per project. The LIHTC program has been active in East Moline for at least 15 years, with projects completed in different decades. The housing units are primarily one-bedroom, suggesting a focus on smaller households. Despite a slight decrease in population over the past decade, median income has increased, and there have been notable shifts in racial demographics, particularly an increase in the Black population and a decrease in the white population.