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Golf

Illinois · 500 residents · 0.448 sq mi
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Golf is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $163,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $852,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 192% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
74% 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
500
+11%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,116 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.8
+1%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4374795215626041990201020202024Golf
2024518
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$163,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,742 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,332
−20%since 2000
from $69,164 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
81.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services16.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration14.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$852,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
3.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.2
+22%since 2000
from 4.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(431)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(41)
Asian3%(15)
Other6.9%(35)
Diversity Score39.2%(196)
Diversity Score
39
+922%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
31.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
26.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golf, Illinois?

Golf, Illinois has about 500 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golf, Illinois?

The typical household in Golf, Illinois earns about $163,000 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 $852,300.

How educated are people in Golf, Illinois?

About 73.6% 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 2.9% 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 43 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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