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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Grand Chain

Illinois · 250 residents · 1.043 sq mi
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New Grand Chain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $23,300. The poverty rate of 31.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

250
+7%vs 2000
vs 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
240 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−4%vs 2000
vs 37.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1291621952282611990201020202024New Grand Chain
2024151
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,714
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,688 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
$8,334
−43%vs 2000
vs $14,617 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.6%
+10.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$23,300
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$163
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $383 in 2000
US average: $450
67.6%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.7% in 2000
32.4% rent
1.5
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(231)
Black6%(15)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(4)
Diversity Score26.4%(66)
26
+29%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.2%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.1%
−22.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.6%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.6 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Grand Chain, Illinois?

New Grand Chain, Illinois has about 250 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in New Grand Chain, Illinois?

The typical household in New Grand Chain, Illinois earns about $15,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Grand Chain, Illinois expensive?

In New Grand Chain, Illinois, the median home is worth about $23,300, and the typical rent is about $163 a month.

How educated are people in New Grand Chain, Illinois?

About 9.2% 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 31.6% of people in New Grand Chain, 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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