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New Grand Chain

Illinois · 150 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 $34,375. Population has fallen 36% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $46,700. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
150
−36%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
−36%since 2000
from 223 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+27%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1291621952282611990201020202024New Grand Chain
2024151
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,375
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,224
+52%since 2000
from $14,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(124)
Black10%(15)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(7)
Diversity Score35.6%(53)
Diversity Score
36
+74%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 23.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
55.9%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Grand Chain, Illinois?

New Grand Chain, Illinois has about 150 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Grand Chain, Illinois earns about $34,375 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 $46,700, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in New Grand Chain, Illinois?

About 15.1% 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 11.2% 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 100 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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