Grand Tower, IL is a small town in Jackson County, with a population of 597. Although it is quite small, there are still many great opportunities for visitors and locals alike. The area is filled with unique local businesses such as the Grand Tower Cafe, Grand Tower Inn, Grand Tower Saloon, and the Grand Tower Antique Mall. These businesses provide year-round outdoor activities such as fishing on the Mississippi River, biking along the nearby trails, and canoeing through the canals. The town also has several organizations that promote social interaction and community engagement like the Jackson County Historical Society which hosts talks about local history and culture in the area or the Grand Tower 4H Club which offers educational programs for children. Finally, you can catch major sporting events like high school football games at the nearby Jonesboro High School stadium or participate in summer tournaments held at Grand Tower's sports complex.
The population in Grand Tower is 597. There are 478 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grand Tower is 34.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grand Tower is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grand Tower
- 36.2% are married
- 22.8% are divorced
- 22.9% are married with children
- 12.4% have children, but are single
Race in Grand Tower
- 99.6% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander