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New Grand Chain

Illinois · 143 residents (2025 est.) · 1.043 sq mi
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Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 82 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $63,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151
−35%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
145 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.8
+26%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:143 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1291621952282611990201020202024New Grand Chain
2024151
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,576
+116%since 2000
from $14,617 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.450
+13%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.6%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(212)
Black9%(21)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.5%(48)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(116)
Black9.9%(15)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(10)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other6%(9)
Diversity Score49%(74)
Diversity Score
49
+139%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
93.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.7%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.1%
+16.3 ptssince 2017
from 45.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Grand Chain, Illinois?

New Grand Chain, Illinois has about 151 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is New Grand Chain, Illinois expensive?

In New Grand Chain, Illinois, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in New Grand Chain, Illinois?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Grand Chain, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Grand Chain, Illinois?

About 19.9% of people in New Grand Chain, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Grand Chain, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Grand Chain, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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