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Golden Gate

Illinois · 65 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 $14,146. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $42,300. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 79% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−35%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
823 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,266 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.8
+41%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
426079971151990201020202024Golden Gate
202487
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,146
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,114
+38%since 2000
from $10,214 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information57.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
77.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
22.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+290%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(59)
Black1.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8%(5)
Diversity Score
8
−17%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
54.7%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
71.4%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
55.1%
+55.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 30.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Female
26.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Gate, Illinois?

Golden Gate, Illinois has about 65 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Gate, Illinois earns about $14,146 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 $42,300.

How educated are people in Golden Gate, Illinois?

About 0.0% 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 27.3% 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 9 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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