State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.2 sq mi
Density (mi²)
442.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-1.08%
Growth Since 2010
-8.76%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Grand Tower, Illinois Population 2021
552
Grand Tower is a city located in Jackson County Illinois. With a 2020 population of 552, it is the 834th largest city in Illinois and the 12883rd largest city in the United States . Grand Tower is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -8.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 605 in 2010. Grand Tower reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 1 miles, Grand Tower has a population density of 442 people per square mile.
The average household income in Grand Tower is $43,806 with a poverty rate of 15.30%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $618 per month, and the median house value is $36,700. The median age in Grand Tower is 37 years, 34.9 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
Grand Tower Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grand Towerwas:
- White: 96.99%
- Two or more races: 1.59%
- Other race: 1.42%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Grand Tower, Illinois is 552 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 564.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 605.
Grand Tower, Illinois Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 548 | 96.99% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 1.59% |
| Some Other Race | 8 | 1.42% |
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Grand Tower Population by Race
Grand Tower Population Pyramid $2021
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Grand Tower Population by Age
Grand Tower Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 240 | 2.35 | 70 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.23 | 64 |
| Married | 90 | 2.79 | 73.3 |
| Female | 22 | 3.59 | 63.6 |
| Male | 17 | 5.76 | 100 |
3.1
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
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Grand Tower Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 3.70% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 62 | 16.40% |
| High School Graduate | 131 | 34.66% |
| Some College | 113 | 29.89% |
| Associates Degree | 40 | 10.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 3.70% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.06% |
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Grand Tower Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Grand Tower Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 371 | 299 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 4 | ||
| Other Race | 4 | ||
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Grand Tower Educational Attainment by Race
Grand Tower Earnings by Educational Attainment
Grand Tower Language by Age
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Grand Tower Language
97.37% of Grand Tower residents speak only English, while 2.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.63% of the population.
Grand Tower Language
15.30%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.80%
Male Poverty Rate
24.63%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Grand Tower
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grand Tower is White, with 15.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grand Tower is White, with 15.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.83%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.02%.
Grand Tower Poverty
Grand Tower Poverty Rate by Education
Grand Tower Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
38.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Grand Tower Married by Age and Sex
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Grand Tower Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Grand Tower Marital Status by Race
Grand Tower Marital Status
Grand Tower Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 8.06% |
Grand Tower Veterans by Race
Grand Tower Veterans by Education
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5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
Grand Tower Veterans by Education
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49.3%
Labor Force Participation
45.3%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
Grand Tower Employment by Age
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Grand Tower Employment by Race
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Grand Tower Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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87.43%
Born in Grand Tower
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.71%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.29% of Grand Tower residents were born in the United States, with 87.43% having been born in Illinois. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Grand Tower Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 552 | -6 | -1.08% |
| 2020 | 558 | -6 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 564 | -6 | -1.05% |
| 2018 | 570 | -6 | -1.04% |
| 2017 | 576 | -9 | -1.54% |
| 2016 | 585 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2015 | 589 | -3 | -0.51% |
| 2014 | 592 | -4 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 596 | -6 | -1.00% |
| 2012 | 602 | -3 | -0.50% |
| 2011 | 605 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 606 | 0.00% |