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Golf

Illinois · 451 residents · 0.448 sq mi
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Golf is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,742. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $563,900. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 183% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

451
−1%since 1990
from 457 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,007 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,020 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+5%since 1990
from 39.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4374795215626041990201020202024Golf
2024518
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$131,742
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $102,537 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$69,164
+44%since 1990
from $48,152 in 1990
US average: $21,522
0.9%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 1.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$563,900
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $408,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$0
−100%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $1,001 in 1990
US average: $602
96.2%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 99.3% in 1990
3.8% rent
4.3
+7%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(447)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian2.2%(10)
Diversity Score9.4%(43)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0.9%(4)
Diversity Score3.8%(17)
4
−59%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

82.3%
+19.8 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 96.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
33.4%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 29.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.2 min
−26%since 1990
from 31.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Golf, Illinois?

Golf, Illinois has about 451 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Golf, Illinois?

The typical household in Golf, Illinois earns about $131,742 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 $563,900, and the typical rent is about $0 a month.

How educated are people in Golf, Illinois?

About 82.3% 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 0.9% of people in Golf, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golf, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Golf, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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