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Grand Detour

Illinois · 297 residents · 1.17 sq mi
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Grand Detour has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,406. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $191,700. With a median age of 51.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
297
+5%since 2023
from 282 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
254 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 241 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.6
−4%since 2023
from 54.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
255335415495575201020202024Grand Detour
2024297
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93%(9)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1918.2%(54)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.1%(24)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.7%(20)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.1%(21)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5424.9%(74)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.1%(24)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.5%(64)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,406
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,141 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,167
Unchangedsince 2023
from $41,984 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.2%
+20.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+2%since 2023
from 0.358 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade21.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$191,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $162,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
9.5% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 21.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
81
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(191)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.3%(102)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
56
+3%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican34.3%(102)
Ancestry
German39.1%(116)
American12.1%(36)
French10.8%(32)
English6.4%(19)
Irish3%(9)
Dutch2.4%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest French population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
−22%since 2023
from 24.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 22.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.7% in 2023
Female
37.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 44.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.6%(76)
Married24.1%(45)
Widowed20.9%(39)
Divorced14.4%(27)
Women 15+
Never married53.5%(54)
Married40.6%(41)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced5.9%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grand Detour, Illinois?

Grand Detour, Illinois has about 297 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grand Detour, Illinois?

The typical household in Grand Detour, Illinois earns about $76,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grand Detour, Illinois expensive?

In Grand Detour, Illinois, the median home is worth about $191,700.

How educated are people in Grand Detour, Illinois?

About 27.1% of adults age 25 and over in Grand Detour, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grand Detour, Illinois?

About 3.0% of people in Grand Detour, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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