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Illinois · 509 residents (2025 est.) · 0.448 sq mi
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Golf is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $242,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $954,700. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
518
+15%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,156 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+25%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:509 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4374795215626041990201020202024Golf
2024518
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$242,772
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,742 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$120,929
+75%since 2000
from $69,164 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.487
+21%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services25.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration18.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$954,700
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
1.1% rent
Vacancy rate
1.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
44.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.9
−8%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(427)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(36)
Asian7.3%(38)
Other3.3%(17)
Diversity Score38.7%(200)
Diversity Score
39
+908%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
44.6%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
23.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.7%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
15.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 5.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.4%
−94.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2017
from 98.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2016
from 79.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 8.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golf, Illinois?

Golf, Illinois has about 518 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golf, Illinois?

The typical household in Golf, Illinois earns about $242,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golf, Illinois expensive?

In Golf, Illinois, the median home is worth about $954,700.

How educated are people in Golf, Illinois?

About 74.4% of adults age 25 and over in Golf, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golf, Illinois?

About 4.8% of people in Golf, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golf, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Golf, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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