New Grand Chain, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 151, New Grand Chain's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

New Grand Chain is a small community located in Illinois, within Pulaski County. The total population is 151. It ranks as the 1267th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in New Grand Chain is 47.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 39.0 years. Only 13.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 16.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 19.9%. This is 68% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $63,300. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $263,300. 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in New Grand Chain is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.8% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 9.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (6.6%) is well below the state average of 18.8%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

6.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for New Grand Chain, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.