Grand Tower, IL

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505
TOTAL POPULATION
263
MALE POPULATION
242
FEMALE POPULATION
108.68
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.02
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,387
PER CAPITA INCOME
$61,563
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,944
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
251
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
66.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
9.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Grand Tower Area Codes

Race in Grand Tower

The most populous races in Grand Tower are White / Caucasian (462 | 91.5%), Hispanic or Latino (41 | 8.1%), and Two or more Races (33 | 6.5%).
Race in Grand Tower
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino418.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian46291.5%
Two or more Races336.5%
Some other Race102.0%
Total505100.0%

Ancestry in Grand Tower

The most populous ancestries reported in Grand Tower are German (44 | 8.7%), Mexican (41 | 8.1%), English (36 | 7.1%), Irish (32 | 6.3%), and American (25 | 5.0%), together accounting for 35.2% of all Grand Tower residents.
Ancestry in Grand Tower
Ancestry# Population% Population
American255.0%
Czechoslovakian20.4%
English367.1%
French244.8%
German448.7%
Irish326.3%
Italian153.0%
Mexican418.1%
Polish132.6%
Scotch-Irish81.6%
Scottish40.8%
Swedish91.8%
Welsh30.6%
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Immigrants in Grand Tower

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Grand Tower came from Central America (23 | 4.5%), Latin America (23 | 4.5%), and Mexico (23 | 4.5%), together accounting for 13.7% of all Grand Tower residents.
Immigrants in Grand Tower
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America234.5%
Latin America234.5%
Mexico234.5%
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Sex and Age in Grand Tower

Sex and Age in Grand Tower

The most populous age groups in Grand Tower are 20 to 24 Years (42 | 16.0%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (30 | 12.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Grand Tower
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (15.2%)12 (5.0%)
5 to 9 Years20 (7.6%)23 (9.5%)
10 to 14 Years11 (4.2%)17 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years19 (7.2%)6 (2.5%)
20 to 24 Years42 (16.0%)30 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Years2 (0.8%)18 (7.4%)
30 to 34 Years11 (4.2%)20 (8.3%)
35 to 39 Years28 (10.6%)15 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Years11 (4.2%)9 (3.7%)
45 to 49 Years25 (9.5%)15 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years15 (5.7%)21 (8.7%)
55 to 59 Years7 (2.7%)5 (2.1%)
60 to 64 Years6 (2.3%)18 (7.4%)
65 to 69 Years12 (4.6%)8 (3.3%)
70 to 74 Years5 (1.9%)6 (2.5%)
75 to 79 Years3 (1.1%)10 (4.1%)
80 to 84 Years6 (2.3%)7 (2.9%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (0.8%)
Total263 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Grand Tower

Median Family Size in Grand Tower

The median family size in Grand Tower is 3.21 persons per family, with single male/father families (17 | 15.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.35 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (64 | 56.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Grand Tower
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple64 (56.6%)2.80
Single Male/Father17 (15.0%)4.35
Single Female/Mother32 (28.3%)3.44
Total Families113 (100.0%)3.21

Median Household Size in Grand Tower

The median household size in Grand Tower is 2.66 persons per household, with single male/father households (17 | 8.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.12 persons per household. non-family households (77 | 40.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.51 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Grand Tower
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple64 (33.7%)2.80
Single Male/Father17 (8.9%)5.12
Single Female/Mother32 (16.8%)3.84
Non-family77 (40.5%)1.51
Total Households190 (100.0%)2.66

Household Size by Marriage Status in Grand Tower

Out of a total of 190 households in Grand Tower, 113 (59.5%) are family households, while 77 (40.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 49, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 43.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Grand Tower
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-43 (22.6%)
2-Person Households49 (25.8%)32 (16.8%)
3-Person Households26 (13.7%)2 (1.1%)
4-Person Households19 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households10 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households9 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total113 (59.5%)77 (40.5%)

Female Fertility in Grand Tower

Fertility by Age in Grand Tower

Average fertility rate in Grand Tower is 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 132.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Grand Tower
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years9 (100.0%)132.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)70.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Grand Tower

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Grand Tower
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Grand Tower

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Grand Tower
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree9 (100.0%)129.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total9 (100.0%)70.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Grand Tower

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Grand Tower
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)

Income in Grand Tower

Income Overview in Grand Tower

Per Capita Income in Grand Tower is $24,387, while median incomes of families and households are $61,563 and $56,944 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income505$24,387
Median Family Income113$61,563
Mean Family Income113$66,261
Median Household Income190$56,944
Mean Household Income190$61,919
Income Deficit113$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)5050.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)505100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index5050.37

Earnings by Sex in Grand Tower

Earnings by Sex in Grand Tower
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male142 (53.8%)$46,324
Female122 (46.2%)$0
Total264 (100.0%)$33,106

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Grand Tower

The most common earnings brackets in Grand Tower are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (34 | 23.9%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (17 | 13.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Grand Tower
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less9 (6.3%)15 (12.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9992 (1.4%)11 (9.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)10 (8.2%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)14 (11.5%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (1.4%)7 (5.7%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)5 (4.1%)
$15,000 to $17,4998 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (1.4%)7 (5.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)4 (3.3%)
$25,000 to $29,9995 (3.5%)10 (8.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99934 (23.9%)12 (9.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)17 (13.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99930 (21.1%)2 (1.6%)
$50,000 to $54,99911 (7.7%)4 (3.3%)
$55,000 to $64,9996 (4.2%)4 (3.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99920 (14.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+8 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total142 (100.0%)122 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Grand Tower

Average earnings in Grand Tower are $53,295 for men and $28,375 for women, a difference of 46.8%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $60,000, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $48,750. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $28,611, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,611.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Grand Tower
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$48,750$28,611
College or Associate's Degree$60,000$0
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$53,295$28,375

Family Income in Grand Tower

Family Income Brackets in Grand Tower

According to the Grand Tower family income data, there are 32 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Grand Tower
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00021.8%
$10,000 to $14,99954.4%
$15,000 to $24,999119.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991210.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992219.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991715.0%
$75,000 to $99,9993228.3%
$100,000 to $149,99965.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+65.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Grand Tower

4-person families (14 | 12.4%) account for the highest median family income in Grand Tower with $83,125 per family, while 2-person families (59 | 52.2%) have the highest median income of $29,062 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Grand Tower
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families59 (52.2%)$58,125
3-Person Families21 (18.6%)$73,750
4-Person Families14 (12.4%)$83,125
5-Person Families19 (16.8%)$46,250
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total113 (100.0%)$61,563

Family Income by Number of Earners in Grand Tower

The median family income in Grand Tower is $61,563, with families comprising 2 earners (26) having the highest median family income of $83,750, while families with no earners (11) have the lowest median family income of $33,750, accounting for 23.0% and 9.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Grand Tower
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners11 (9.7%)$33,750
1 Earner60 (53.1%)$45,455
2 Earners26 (23.0%)$83,750
3+ Earners16 (14.2%)$83,125
Total113 (100.0%)$61,563

Household Income in Grand Tower

Household Income Brackets in Grand Tower

With 41 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Grand Tower, accounting for 21.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Grand Tower
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00052.6%
$10,000 to $14,999136.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992312.1%
$25,000 to $34,9992211.6%
$35,000 to $49,9992312.1%
$50,000 to $74,9993719.5%
$75,000 to $99,9994121.6%
$100,000 to $149,9992010.5%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+63.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Grand Tower

The median household income in Grand Tower is $56,944, with the highest median household income of $82,656 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 73 households (38.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 25 households (13.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Grand Tower
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years25 (13.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years58 (30.5%)$66,000
45 to 64 Years73 (38.4%)$82,656
65+ Years34 (17.9%)$31,563
Total190 (100.0%)$56,944

Poverty in Grand Tower

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Grand Tower

With 12.9% poverty level for males and 28.8% for females among the residents of Grand Tower, 12 to 14 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 5 males (45.5%) and 8 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Grand Tower
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years12 (30.0%)8 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)5 (18.5%)
12 to 14 Years5 (45.5%)4 (44.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years11 (20.0%)20 (55.6%)
25 to 34 Years2 (15.4%)14 (36.8%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)9 (37.5%)
45 to 54 Years2 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)2 (8.7%)
65 to 74 Years1 (5.9%)2 (14.3%)
75 Years and over1 (11.1%)4 (21.0%)
Total34 (12.9%)68 (28.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Grand Tower

According to the poverty statistics in Grand Tower, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Grand Tower
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years28 (70.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years10 (100.0%)22 (81.5%)
12 to 14 Years6 (54.5%)5 (55.6%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years44 (80.0%)16 (44.4%)
25 to 34 Years11 (84.6%)24 (63.2%)
35 to 44 Years39 (100.0%)15 (62.5%)
45 to 54 Years38 (95.0%)36 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years13 (100.0%)21 (91.3%)
65 to 74 Years16 (94.1%)12 (85.7%)
75 Years and over8 (88.9%)15 (78.9%)
Total229 (87.1%)168 (71.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Grand Tower

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Grand Tower show that 14.1% or 9 of the total 64 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 17.6%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Grand Tower
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children42 (82.4%)9 (17.6%)
1 or 2 Children8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (85.9%)9 (14.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Grand Tower

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Grand Tower
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (41.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)12 (37.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Grand Tower

The poverty data for Grand Tower shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (14.1%) and 12 of the single-parent households (24.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (17.6%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 household (35.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Grand Tower
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children9 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)7 (35.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)5 (35.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total9 (14.1%)12 (24.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Grand Tower

Employment by Class of Employer in Grand Tower

Among the 221 employed individuals in Grand Tower, private company employees (177 | 80.1%), state government employees (36 | 16.3%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (4 | 1.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Grand Tower
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17780.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)20.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)41.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees20.9%
State Government Employees3616.3%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total221100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Grand Tower

According to the labor force statistics for Grand Tower, out of the total population over 16 years of age (379), 66.2% or 251 individuals are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 23 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.5% or 29 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 17.2% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Grand Tower
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9 (40.9%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years64 (88.9%)11 (17.2%)
25 to 29 Years16 (80.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years29 (93.5%)5 (17.2%)
35 to 44 Years50 (79.4%)7 (14.0%)
45 to 54 Years65 (85.5%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years4 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years2 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over4 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (66.2%)23 (9.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Grand Tower

According to labor force statistics for Grand Tower, 73.5% of individuals (166) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (226) are in the labor force, with 7.2% or 12 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 78.5% or 62 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 45.5% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Grand Tower
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School11 (45.8%)11 (45.5%)
High School Diploma62 (78.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree81 (77.9%)9 (8.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher12 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total166 (73.5%)16 (7.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Grand Tower

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Grand Tower are Health Diagnosing & Treating (32 | 14.0%), Management (17 | 7.5%), Health Technologists (6 | 2.6%), Community & Social Service (1 | 0.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (1 | 0.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Grand Tower

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Grand Tower, the most male-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (31.2%), and Management (29.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Grand Tower
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5 (29.4%)12 (70.6%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)15 (30.0%)35 (70.0%)
Total (Overall)135 (59.2%)93 (40.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Grand Tower are Healthcare Support (19 | 8.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 4.0%), Security & Protection (2 | 0.9%), Law Enforcement (2 | 0.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (2 | 0.9%).
Services Occupations in Grand Tower

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Grand Tower, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (57.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (55.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Grand Tower
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support8 (42.1%)11 (57.9%)
Security & Protection2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (50.0%)16 (50.0%)
Total (Overall)135 (59.2%)93 (40.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Grand Tower are Office & Administration (27 | 11.8%), and Sales & Related (21 | 9.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Grand Tower

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Grand Tower
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related16 (76.2%)5 (23.8%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Total (Category)16 (33.3%)32 (66.7%)
Total (Overall)135 (59.2%)93 (40.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Grand Tower are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (5 | 2.2%), Construction & Extraction (4 | 1.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 1.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Grand Tower

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Grand Tower
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)135 (59.2%)93 (40.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Grand Tower are Production (45 | 19.7%), Transportation (22 | 9.7%), and Material Moving (19 | 8.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Grand Tower

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Grand Tower
OccupationMaleFemale
Production40 (88.9%)5 (11.1%)
Transportation22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving14 (73.7%)5 (26.3%)
Total (Category)76 (88.4%)10 (11.6%)
Total (Overall)135 (59.2%)93 (40.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Grand Tower

Employment Industries in Grand Tower

The major employment industries in Grand Tower include Health Care & Social Assistance (50 | 21.9%), Manufacturing (42 | 18.4%), Transportation & Warehousing (40 | 17.5%), Wholesale Trade (15 | 6.6%), and Educational Services (13 | 5.7%).
Employment Industries in Grand Tower

Employment Industries by Sex in Grand Tower

The Grand Tower industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Construction (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Retail Trade (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Finance & Insurance (75.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Grand Tower
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing28 (66.7%)14 (33.3%)
Wholesale Trade15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing38 (95.0%)2 (5.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance3 (25.0%)9 (75.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance18 (36.0%)32 (64.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Public Administration2 (33.3%)4 (66.7%)
Total135 (59.2%)93 (40.8%)

Education in Grand Tower

School Enrollment in Grand Tower

The most common levels of schooling among the 145 students in Grand Tower are college / undergraduate (33 | 22.8%), kindergarten (31 | 21.4%), and nursery / preschool (27 | 18.6%).
School Enrollment in Grand Tower
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2718.6%
Kindergarten3121.4%
Elementary School128.3%
Middle School2215.2%
High School1611.0%
College / Undergraduate3322.8%
Graduate / Professional42.8%
Total145100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Grand Tower

Out of a total of 145 students who are enrolled in schools in Grand Tower, 21 (14.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 124 (85.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 12 (48.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 43 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Grand Tower
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds13 (52.0%)12 (48.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds9 (64.3%)5 (35.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over6 (60.0%)4 (40.0%)
Total124 (85.5%)21 (14.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Grand Tower

Psychology (12 | 60.0%), education (6 | 30.0%), and arts & humanities (2 | 10.0%) are the most common fields of study among 20 individuals in Grand Tower who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Grand Tower
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology1260.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education630.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities210.0%
Total20100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Grand Tower

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Grand Tower

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Grand Tower are males with 2 vehicles (61, accounting for 45.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (39, making up 70.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Grand Tower
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)1 (1.2%)
1 Vehicle17 (12.6%)11 (12.8%)
2 Vehicles61 (45.2%)39 (45.4%)
3 Vehicles38 (28.1%)30 (34.9%)
4 Vehicles14 (10.4%)5 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles5 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (100.0%)86 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Grand Tower

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Grand Tower are 30 to 34 minutes (49 commuters, 22.3%), 25 to 29 minutes (30 commuters, 13.6%), and less than 5 minutes (23 commuters, 10.4%).
Commute Time in Grand Tower
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes2310.4%
5 to 9 Minutes20.9%
10 to 14 Minutes41.8%
15 to 19 Minutes209.1%
20 to 24 Minutes94.1%
25 to 29 Minutes3013.6%
30 to 34 Minutes4922.3%
35 to 39 Minutes219.6%
40 to 44 Minutes104.5%
45 to 59 Minutes219.6%
60 to 89 Minutes146.4%
90 or more Minutes177.7%

Commute Time by Sex in Grand Tower

The most common commute times in Grand Tower are 30 to 34 minutes (34 commuters, 25.2%) for males and 25 to 29 minutes (15 commuters, 17.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Grand Tower
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes19 (14.1%)4 (4.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
10 to 14 Minutes4 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes7 (5.2%)13 (15.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)9 (10.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes15 (11.1%)15 (17.6%)
30 to 34 Minutes34 (25.2%)15 (17.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes17 (12.6%)4 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)10 (11.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes13 (9.6%)8 (9.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes14 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes12 (8.9%)5 (5.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Grand Tower

The most frequent times of departure to work in Grand Tower are 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (42, 31.1%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (24, 28.2%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Grand Tower
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)10 (11.8%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM21 (15.6%)6 (7.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM9 (6.7%)2 (2.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM5 (3.7%)24 (28.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM3 (2.2%)15 (17.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM31 (23.0%)9 (10.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM10 (7.4%)3 (3.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (2.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)4 (4.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM5 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM42 (31.1%)5 (5.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)5 (5.9%)
Total135 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Grand Tower

Occupancy by Ownership in Grand Tower

Of the total 190 dwellings in Grand Tower, owner-occupied units account for 154 (81.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 36 (19.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Grand Tower
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units15481.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3619.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units190100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Grand Tower

Occupancy by Household Size in Grand Tower
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4322.6%
2-Person Household8142.6%
3-Person Household2814.7%
4+ Person Household3820.0%
Total Housing Units190100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Grand Tower

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Grand Tower
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household38 (88.4%)5 (11.6%)
2-Person Household69 (85.2%)12 (14.8%)
3-Person Household16 (57.1%)12 (42.9%)
4+ Person Household31 (81.6%)7 (18.4%)
Total Housing Units154 (81.0%)36 (19.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Grand Tower

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Grand Tower
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School6 (54.5%)5 (45.5%)
High School Diploma65 (92.9%)5 (7.1%)
College/Associate Degree63 (70.8%)26 (29.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Grand Tower

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Grand Tower
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years6936.3%
35 to 44 Years147.4%
45 to 54 Years4925.8%
55 to 64 Years2412.6%
65 to 74 Years147.4%
75 to 84 Years189.5%
85 Years and Over21.1%
Total190100.0%

Housing Finances in Grand Tower

Median Income by Occupancy in Grand Tower

Median Income by Occupancy in Grand Tower
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied154 (81.0%)$63,571
Renter-Occupied36 (19.0%)$0
Average190 (100.0%)$56,944

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Grand Tower

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Grand Tower
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9992 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9998 (5.2%)5 (13.9%)
$15,000 to $19,9995 (3.3%)16 (44.4%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (11.0%)5 (13.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99920 (13.0%)3 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99937 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99941 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99913 (8.4%)7 (19.4%)
$150,000 or more6 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Grand Tower

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Grand Tower
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30042 (27.3%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49936 (23.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79933 (21.4%)24 (66.7%)
$800 to $99917 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49911 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99915 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Grand Tower

Housing Structures in Grand Tower

Housing Structures in Grand Tower
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached15078.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments21.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments73.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other3116.3%
Total190100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Grand Tower

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Grand Tower
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached131 (87.3%)19 (12.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other21 (67.7%)10 (32.3%)
Total154 (81.0%)36 (19.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Grand Tower

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Grand Tower
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms2 (1.3%)5 (13.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms71 (46.1%)28 (77.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms69 (44.8%)3 (8.3%)
8 or more Rooms12 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Grand Tower

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Grand Tower
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas93 (60.4%)20 (55.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)2 (5.6%)
Electricity61 (39.6%)14 (38.9%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Grand Tower

Household Vehicle Usage in Grand Tower
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle2 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle41 (26.6%)20 (55.6%)
2 Vehicles63 (40.9%)16 (44.4%)
3 or more Vehicles48 (31.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total154 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Grand Tower

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Grand Tower

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8272
Median Property Value$22,200$32,300
Median Household Income$50,000$5
Monthly Housing Costs$297$0
Real Estate Taxes$310$19

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Grand Tower

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Grand Tower
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00068 (82.9%)56 (77.8%)
$50,000 to $99,99912 (14.6%)11 (15.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)5 (6.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total82 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Grand Tower

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Grand Tower
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0005 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99914 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99917 (20.7%)1 (1.4%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99920 (24.4%)15 (20.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (19.5%)17 (23.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9994 (4.9%)25 (34.7%)
$150,000 or more1 (1.2%)9 (12.5%)
Total82 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Grand Tower

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Grand Tower
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x73 (89.0%)80,417 (111,690.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x6 (7.3%)64 (88.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)4 (5.6%)
4.0x or more3 (3.7%)4 (5.6%)
Total82 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Grand Tower

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Grand Tower
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80072 (87.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4996 (7.3%)23 (31.9%)
$800 to $1,4992 (2.4%)17 (23.6%)
Total82 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Grand Tower

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grand Tower

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grand Tower
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years65 (91.5%)6 (8.5%)
19 to 25 Years89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years58 (76.3%)18 (23.7%)
55 to 64 Years34 (94.4%)2 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total479 (94.9%)26 (5.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Grand Tower

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Grand Tower
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen65 (91.5%)6 (8.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen89 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Grand Tower

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Grand Tower
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00072 (97.3%)2 (2.7%)
$25,000 to $49,99995 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999129 (87.8%)18 (12.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over69 (92.0%)6 (8.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grand Tower

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Grand Tower
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 652 (81.2%)12 (18.8%)
6 to 18 Years48 (67.6%)17 (23.9%)
19 to 25 Years29 (32.6%)69 (77.5%)
25 to 34 Years26 (55.3%)21 (44.7%)
35 to 44 Years9 (14.3%)54 (85.7%)
45 to 54 Years11 (14.5%)52 (68.4%)
55 to 64 Years16 (44.4%)22 (61.1%)
65 to 74 Years29 (93.5%)21 (67.7%)
75 Years and over28 (100.0%)14 (50.0%)
Total248 (49.1%)282 (55.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Grand Tower

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Grand Tower
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years13 (14.1%)12 (14.5%)
65 to 74 Years11 (64.7%)4 (28.6%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)11 (57.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Grand Tower

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Grand Tower: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years8 (47.1%)2 (14.3%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)3 (15.8%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Grand Tower: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years10 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (4.3%)2 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (33.3%)8 (42.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Grand Tower: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years10 (27.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years5 (5.4%)2 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Grand Tower: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years4 (4.3%)10 (12.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (29.4%)4 (28.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (10.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Grand Tower: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)5 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years2 (2.2%)6 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years3 (17.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Grand Tower

Computing Device Access in Grand Tower

Computing Device Access in Grand Tower
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop12666.3%
Smartphone15983.7%
Tablet10354.2%
No Computing Device115.8%
Total190100.0%

Internet Access in Grand Tower

Internet Access in Grand Tower
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home9650.5%
Cellular Data Only4624.2%
Satellite Internet147.4%
No Internet2915.3%
Total190100.0%

Grand Tower Summary

Tower, Illinois is a small city located in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The city is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, and is part of the Metro East region of the St. Louis metropolitan area. The city has a population of approximately 2,500 people, and is the county seat of Jackson County.

History

The area that is now known as Grand Tower was first settled in the early 1800s by French and German immigrants. The first settlers were attracted to the area due to its proximity to the Mississippi River, which provided a means of transportation and trade. The first permanent settlement was established in 1818, and the town was officially incorporated in 1837.
The city was named after the nearby Grand Tower, a limestone bluff that rises over 200 feet above the Mississippi River. The bluff was used as a lookout point by Native Americans, and was also used by the French and Spanish during the colonial period.
The city was an important port during the 19th century, and was a major hub for the steamboat trade. The city was also a major center for the lumber industry, and was home to several sawmills and lumberyards.

Geography

Grand Tower is located in Jackson County, Illinois, on the banks of the Mississippi River. The city is situated at the intersection of Interstate 57 and U.S. Route 51. The city is located approximately 30 miles south of St. Louis, Missouri, and is part of the Metro East region of the St. Louis metropolitan area.
The city has a total area of 1.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located in a hilly region, and is surrounded by wooded areas. The city is located in a humid subtropical climate zone, and experiences hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters.

Economy

The economy of Grand Tower is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The city is home to several tourist attractions, including the Grand Tower National Wildlife Refuge, the Grand Tower State Park, and the Grand Tower Marina. The city is also home to several wineries, and is a popular destination for wine tasting.
Agriculture is also an important part of the local economy. The city is home to several farms, and is a major producer of corn, soybeans, and wheat.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Grand Tower was 2,500. The racial makeup of the city was 97.2% White, 0.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 0.4% Asian, and 0.2% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.2% of the population.
The median household income in Grand Tower was $37,500, and the median family income was $45,000. The per capita income for the city was $18,000. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Grand Tower?
Total Population of Grand Tower is 505.
What is the Total Male Population of Grand Tower?
Total Male Population of Grand Tower is 263.
What is the Total Female Population of Grand Tower?
Total Female Population of Grand Tower is 242.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Grand Tower?
There are 108.68 Males per 100 Females in Grand Tower.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Grand Tower?
There are 92.02 Females per 100 Males in Grand Tower.
What is the Median Population Age in Grand Tower?
Median Population Age in Grand Tower is 32.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Grand Tower
Average Family Size in Grand Tower is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Grand Tower
Average Household Size in Grand Tower is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Grand Tower?
Per Capita income in Grand Tower is $24,387.
What is the Median Family Income in Grand Tower?
Median Family Income in Grand Tower is $61,563.
What is the Median Household income in Grand Tower?
Median Household Income in Grand Tower is $56,944.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Grand Tower?
Inequality or Gini Index in Grand Tower is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Grand Tower?
There are 251 People in the Labor Forcein in Grand Tower.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Grand Tower?
66.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Grand Tower.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Grand Tower?
Unemployment Rate in Grand Tower is 9.2%.