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Golf

Illinois · 514 residents · 0.448 sq mi
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Golf is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $201,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $875,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 195% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
514
+14%since 2000
from 451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,147 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,007 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.2
+5%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4374795215626041990201020202024Golf
2024518
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$201,875
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,742 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$92,636
+34%since 2000
from $69,164 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$875,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $563,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.2% in 2000
2.5% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(428)
Black1.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(35)
Asian5.6%(29)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score32.3%(166)
Diversity Score
32
+743%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
37.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
49.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.3%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
20.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.3%
−96.2 ptssince 2013
from 98.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golf, Illinois?

Golf, Illinois has about 514 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golf, Illinois?

The typical household in Golf, Illinois earns about $201,875 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 $875,000.

How educated are people in Golf, Illinois?

About 73.5% 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 3.5% 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 57 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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