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Grant Park

Illinois · 1,331 residents · 3.413 sq mi
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Grant Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $178,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,331
−2%since 2000
from 1,358 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
390 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 398 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.2
+12%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9601K1K2K2K1990201020202024Grant Park
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,153 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,273
+4%since 2000
from $22,403 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$757
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $536 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
51.4%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.6% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,307)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(37)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,233)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(83)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(201)
Diversity Score
15
+104%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grant Park, Illinois?

Grant Park, Illinois has about 1,331 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grant Park, Illinois?

The typical household in Grant Park, Illinois earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grant Park, Illinois expensive?

In Grant Park, Illinois, the median home is worth about $178,800, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

How educated are people in Grant Park, Illinois?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Grant Park, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grant Park, Illinois?

About 13.3% of people in Grant Park, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grant Park, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Grant Park, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 309 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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