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Grand Chain
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Illinois Route 37 in the village
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Grand Chain
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Location of New Grand Chain in Pulaski County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pulaski |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.74 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 410 ft (120 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 150 |
| • Density | 143.82/sq mi (55.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62941
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-52467 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399463 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Grand Chain, Illinois |
Grand Chain is a small village located in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 150 people lived there. Even though its official name changed to "New Grand Chain" in the 1970s, most people who live there still call it "Grand Chain."
Where is Grand Chain Located?
Grand Chain is found in southern Illinois. Its exact location is 37°15′13″N 89°1′13″W / 37.25361°N 89.02028°W.
The village covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.74 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
How Many People Live in Grand Chain?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 88 | — | |
| 1900 | 451 | — | |
| 1910 | 490 | 8.6% | |
| 1920 | 397 | −19.0% | |
| 1930 | 373 | −6.0% | |
| 1940 | 406 | 8.8% | |
| 1950 | 330 | −18.7% | |
| 1960 | 282 | −14.5% | |
| 1970 | 215 | −23.8% | |
| 1980 | 232 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 273 | 17.7% | |
| 2000 | 233 | −14.7% | |
| 2010 | 210 | −9.9% | |
| 2020 | 150 | −28.6% | |
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The number of people living in Grand Chain has changed over the years. For example, in 1900, there were 451 residents. By 2020, the population was 150.
In 2000, there were 233 people living in the village. Most residents were White, and a smaller group was African American.
About 31% of the homes had children under 18 living there. The average household had about 2 to 3 people. The median age of residents was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Famous People from Grand Chain
- George W. Bristow was born in Grand Chain. He became a very important judge, serving as the Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
- Laura Jacinta Rittenhouse (1841–1911) was also from Grand Chain. She was known for her work in the temperance movement, which aimed to reduce alcohol use. She was also an author, poet, and managed an orphanage.
