Grand Tower is a city located in Jackson County Illinois. Grand Tower has a 2024 population of 466. Grand Tower is currently declining at a rate of -0.64% annually and its population has decreased by -2.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 477 in 2020.
The average household income in Grand Tower is $60,858 with a poverty rate of 22.2%. The median age in Grand Tower is 24.1 years: 24.5 years for males, and 23.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Grand Tower was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 475 | 86.21% |
| Two or more races | 68 | 12.34% |
| Other race | 8 | 1.45% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 201 | 2.74 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Non Family | 72 | 1.42 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Female | 60 | 3.77 | 18.3 | 81.7 |
| Married | 50 | 2.74 | 82 | 18 |
| Male | 19 | 4.53 | 94.7 | 5.3 |
3.12
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
64.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 10.19% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 9.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 1.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.75% |
| High School Graduate | 107 | 40.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 3.02% |
| Some College | 91 | 34.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 215 | 185 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 45 | 45 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 43 | 38 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 3.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,132 | $36,058 | $28,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,538 | $46,818 | $29,688 |
| Some College | $46,063 | $48,875 | $40,278 |
$36,538
Average Earnings
$46,818
Average Male
$29,688
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.64% of Grand Tower residents speak only English, while 5.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.36% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 469 | 119 | 25.37% |
| Multiple | 68 | 2 | 2.94% |
22.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.79%
Male Poverty Rate
27.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grand Tower is White, with 25.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grand Tower is Multiple, with 2.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.14% |
| High School | 10.28% |
| Some College | 8.62% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.18% |
| Female Employed | 21.43% |
| Male Employed | 5.76% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,438 | $59,179 |
| Households | $59,375 | $60,858 |
| Married Families | $69,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,000 | $45,174 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.1%
Male Marriage Rate
24.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.3%
Employment Rate
10.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
78.22%
Born in Grand Tower
95.28%
Native Born
4.72%
Foreign Born
3.81%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
95.28% of Grand Tower residents were born in the United States, with 78.22% having been born in Illinois. 3.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 452 | -3 | -0.66% |
| 2028 | 455 | -3 | -0.66% |
| 2027 | 458 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2026 | 460 | -3 | -0.65% |
| 2025 | 463 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 466 | -3 | -0.64% |
| 2023 | 469 | -5 | -1.05% |
| 2022 | 474 | -1 | -0.21% |
| 2021 | 475 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2020 | 477 | -85 | -15.12% |
| 2019 | 562 | -4 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 566 | -7 | -1.22% |
| 2017 | 573 | -9 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 582 | -5 | -0.85% |
| 2015 | 587 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2014 | 589 | -6 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 595 | -3 | -0.5% |
| 2012 | 598 | -5 | -0.83% |
| 2011 | 603 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 604 | 0 | 0% |