What is the population of Golden, Illinois?

Golden has a population of approximately 693 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Golden, Illinois located?

Golden is located in Illinois, United States, at approximate coordinates 40.1103°, -91.0192°.

What is the median household income in Golden?

The median household income in Golden is approximately $55,000 based on the most recent open data.

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Golden

Total population

693

Median home value

$122,800

26%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$55,000

Golden$55k

National$74k

Elevation218 m

Land area0.63 km²

Weather89°F · Mostly Sunny

Coordinates40.11°, -91.02°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation

218 m

Area

0.63 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Golden is a village in Adams County, Illinois, United States. The population was 648 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Quincy, IL–MO Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History & geography

History

Golden was laid out and platted in 1866 under the name of Keokuk Junction. The village was incorporated on March 5, 1867; the first election was held April 1 of the same year. The village was renamed Golden in 1881, likely due to the presence of a local hotel called the Hotel Golden.

Geography

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Golden has a total area of , all land. *Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Chapel and Cemetery *Exchange Bank *The Windmills of Golden

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Demographics & economy

Median age

34.3

Median home value

$122,800

Housing units

334

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2.8%

Race & ethnicity

White

98.7%

Black

Asian

0.4%

Hispanic

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude

40.1103

Longitude

-91.0192

Water area

—

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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today

89°F

Mostly Sunny

Tonight

69°F

Partly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

Friday

87°F

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny

Friday Night

71°F

Partly Cloudy

Saturday

89°F

Partly Sunny

Saturday Night

68°F

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Forecast for Golden, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure

30.9%

Diabetes

9.3%

Adult obesity

37.7%

Binge drinking

20.8%

Adult smoking

15.9%

No leisure activity

23.1%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Total

Elementary

Middle

High

Other

Largest nearby schools

Central High School
High · Camp Point · 248 students · 13.1:1 ratio
Central Junior High School
Middle · Camp Point · 246 students · 14.5:1 ratio
Central Elementary Grade School
Elementary · Camp Point · 180 students · 10:1 ratio
Central 3-4 Middle School
Elementary · Golden · 110 students · 11:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).