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Golden Gate

Illinois · 68 residents · 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 $19,306. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $56,700. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 65% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 175%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−32%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
49.0
+44%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
426079971151990201020202024Golden Gate
202487
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 54.4%(3)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 92.9%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.4%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 195.9%(4)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.4%(5)
US avg: 7%
25 to 342.9%(2)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4416.2%(11)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5419.1%(13)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6420.6%(14)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 745.9%(4)
US avg: 7%
75 to 8410.3%(7)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,306
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,418
+71%since 2000
from $10,214 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food33.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction22.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,700
+175%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−43.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.7%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
−9%since 2009
from 3.2 in 2009
2009 – 2021
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Golden Gate on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.5%(4)
Ancestry
English43.5%(27)
German22.6%(14)
Irish11.3%(7)
Welsh4.8%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.5%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married8.5%(5)
Married11.9%(7)
Widowed78%(46)
Divorced1.7%(1)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married39.1%(9)
Widowed56.5%(13)
Divorced4.3%(1)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Gate, Illinois?

Golden Gate, Illinois has about 68 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Gate, Illinois earns about $19,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Gate, Illinois expensive?

In Golden Gate, Illinois, the median home is worth about $56,700.

How educated are people in Golden Gate, Illinois?

About 4.3% 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 19.4% 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 12 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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