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Golden

Illinois · 648 residents · 0.642 sq mi
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Golden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,979. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% 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 $93,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
648
+3%since 2000
from 629 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,009 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 980 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5256096937778611990201020202024Golden
2024693
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,979
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,132
+58%since 2000
from $16,518 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+24%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(602)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(11)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other3%(20)
Diversity Score14.5%(94)
Diversity Score
14
+3551%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+75%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden, Illinois?

Golden, Illinois has about 648 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden, Illinois?

The typical household in Golden, Illinois earns about $51,979 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 $93,100, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Golden, Illinois?

About 21.2% 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 14.1% 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 95 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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