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Golconda

Illinois · 618 residents (2025 est.) · 0.51 sq mi
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Golconda has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $69,300. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 50% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
691
−5%since 2000
from 726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,355 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.7
+30%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:618 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6046817588359121990201020202024Golconda
2024691
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,285
+99%since 2000
from $14,698 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+15%since 2010
from 0.469 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information20.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services11.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$393
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $193 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.5% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
29.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−21%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(690)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(31)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(551)
Black12.3%(85)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(44)
Diversity Score43.1%(298)
Diversity Score
43
+921%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−13%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
28.7%
−19.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+28.4 ptssince 2017
from 45.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golconda, Illinois?

Golconda, Illinois has about 691 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golconda, Illinois?

The typical household in Golconda, Illinois earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golconda, Illinois expensive?

In Golconda, Illinois, the median home is worth about $69,300, and the typical rent is about $393 a month.

How educated are people in Golconda, Illinois?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Golconda, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golconda, Illinois?

About 28.3% of people in Golconda, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golconda, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Golconda, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 134 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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