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Grantfork, Illinois
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Location in Madison County, Illinois
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 Grantfork, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Madison |
| Townships | Leef, Saline |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.38 sq mi (0.97 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 341 |
| • Density | 926.63/sq mi (357.87/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62249 (Highland)
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-30978 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398192 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Grantfork, Illinois |
Grantfork is a small village located in Madison County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 341 people lived there. It is considered part of the larger St. Louis Metropolitan Area.
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Geography of Grantfork
Grantfork is found in the eastern part of Madison County. A main road, Illinois Route 160, runs through the western side of the village. This road can take you south to Highland (about 6 miles away) or north to Illinois Route 140 (about 4 miles away).
The county seat, Edwardsville, is about 16 miles to the west. If you travel southwest for about 36 miles, you will reach downtown St. Louis.
Land and Water Areas
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Grantfork covers a total area of about 0.38 square miles (0.97 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.008 square miles (0.02 square kilometers), is water.
The East Fork of Silver Creek flows through the southeastern part of the village. This creek is part of the Kaskaskia River system, which eventually leads to the Mississippi River.
Population Changes in Grantfork
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 151 | — | |
| 1910 | 112 | −25.8% | |
| 1920 | 222 | 98.2% | |
| 1930 | 80 | −64.0% | |
| 1940 | 130 | 62.5% | |
| 1950 | 162 | 24.6% | |
| 1960 | 134 | −17.3% | |
| 1970 | 162 | 20.9% | |
| 1980 | 268 | 65.4% | |
| 1990 | 273 | 1.9% | |
| 2000 | 254 | −7.0% | |
| 2010 | 337 | 32.7% | |
| 2020 | 341 | 1.2% | |
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The population of Grantfork has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1900, there were 151 people living here. The number of residents went up and down for many decades. By 2020, the population had grown to 341 people.
Life in Grantfork (2000 Census)
Based on the census from the year 2000, there were 254 people living in Grantfork. These people lived in 101 different homes, and 67 of these were families.
Most of the people living in the village were White (99.21%). A small number were Native American or from two or more racial backgrounds. About 0.39% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2000, about 37.6% of the homes had children under 18 years old. Many homes (50.5%) were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.51 people, and the average family had about 3.09 people.
The median age in the village was 36 years old. This means half the people were younger than 36 and half were older.
Famous People from Grantfork
- Rube Peters: He was a baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago White Sox and the Brooklyn Tip-Tops. Rube Peters was born right here in Grantfork.
