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Golden Gate

Illinois · 61 residents (2025 est.) · 0.079 sq mi
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Golden Gate has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,020. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 86.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 86.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
87
−13%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,101 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
86.8
+155%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:61 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
426079971151990201020202024Golden Gate
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,020
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,860
+94%since 2000
from $10,214 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+7%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance26.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical26.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
43.3%
−43.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
56.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian9.2%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.9%(18)
Diversity Score
21
+117%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
40.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+76%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.3%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
61.2%
+61.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
18.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2011
from 30.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.7%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
29.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
51.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
79.3%
+66.0 ptssince 2012
from 13.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−81.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
25.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2017
from 52.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Gate, Illinois?

Golden Gate, Illinois has about 87 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden Gate, Illinois?

The typical household in Golden Gate, Illinois earns about $16,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Golden Gate, Illinois?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Gate, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Gate, Illinois?

About 27.6% of people in Golden Gate, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Gate, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Gate, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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