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Granville, IL


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Granville, Illinois

Granville, Illinois, in Putnam county, is 43 miles NE of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 91 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 1,414.

The People and Families of Granville

In Granville, about 61% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Granville, in comparison to similar villages.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Granville had a median family income of $55,093.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Granville Housing

Owners occupy 78% of the housing units in Granville.

Commuting

In Granville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Granville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Granville Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Granville Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Granville Median Family Income
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 18%Granville Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Granville Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Granville People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Granville, IL

Comparing Granville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women108
Well-Paid Single Men97
Female Share of the Population99
Age of the Population89
Senior Citizens67
Racial Diversity66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married65
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults44

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing36
Affordability of Property Taxes36
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