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New Grand Chain

Illinois · 210 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 $24,688. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $54,200. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 56% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
210
−10%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
201 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.0
+16%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1291621952282611990201020202024New Grand Chain
2024151
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,688
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,839
+15%since 2000
from $14,617 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+47%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(177)
Black11.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(13)
Diversity Score42.2%(89)
Diversity Score
42
+106%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+36%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Grand Chain, Illinois?

New Grand Chain, Illinois has about 210 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Grand Chain, Illinois earns about $24,688 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 $54,200, and the typical rent is about $700 a month.

How educated are people in New Grand Chain, Illinois?

About 13.4% 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 26.8% 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 40 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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