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Golden

Illinois · 644 residents · 0.642 sq mi
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Golden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,545. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,600. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
644
+2%since 2000
from 629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,003 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+4%since 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5256096937778611990201020202024Golden
2024693
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,545
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,108
+28%since 2000
from $16,518 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance16.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,600
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$438
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
16.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+35%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(628)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.4%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(623)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.8%(18)
Diversity Score
3
+594%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+64%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden, Illinois?

Golden, Illinois has about 644 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden, Illinois?

The typical household in Golden, Illinois earns about $39,545 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden, Illinois expensive?

In Golden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $76,600, and the typical rent is about $438 a month.

How educated are people in Golden, Illinois?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Golden, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden, Illinois?

About 4.5% of people in Golden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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