Grand Tower, IL is a small town located in Jackson County with a population of 583 people. It has a population density of 17 people per square mile which is substantially lower than the national average of 93 people per square mile. Grand Tower was incorporated in 1891 and has since grown to become an integral part of Jackson County. The town boasts several local businesses catering to the needs of its residents including Grand Tower Cafe, Dave’s Deli & Grill, and Hoffmann’s Market. In addition to local businesses, Grand Tower also offers year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and bird watching at nearby Cedar Lake State Park. Further activities include visiting the nearby Cache River Wetlands Center or attending one of the many events taking place at Grand Tower City Park. Finally, there are several local sporting events held throughout the year such as softball tournaments hosted by local organizations such as Little League teams and church groups.
The population in Grand Tower (zip 62942) is 583. There are 18 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Grand Tower (zip 62942) is 35.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Grand Tower (zip 62942) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Grand Tower (zip 62942)
- 41.3% are married
- 18.3% are divorced
- 17.0% are married with children
- 9.2% have children, but are single
Race in Grand Tower (zip 62942)
- 99.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander