Golconda
City in Pope County, Illinois
Golconda is a city in Pope County, Illinois, with 630 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 427 ft (130 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Carrsville, 6.6 miles NE.
- 630residents (2020 Census)
- 427 ftelevation · 130 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 1,236 / sq mipopulation density
- 62938ZIP code
About Golconda
Golconda is a city in and the county seat of Pope County, Illinois, United States, located along the Ohio River. The population was 630 at the 2020 census. Most of the city is part of the Golconda Historic District.
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Living in Golconda
- Median household income
- $41,875
- Median home value
- $69,300
- Median rent
- $393/mo
- Median age
- 58.7
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Golconda had 630 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 630 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,236 per sq mi (477 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Golconda at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Pope County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 630 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.51 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km²) |
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.3621° N, 88.4867° W |
| ZIP code | 62938 |
| Official website | visitgolconda.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1730133 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Golconda
- Carrsville, KY6.6 mi NE
- Rosiclare8.6 mi NE
- Burna, KY10.8 mi SE
- Eddyville11.0 mi NW
- Elizabethtown11.7 mi NE
- Tolu, KY14.2 mi E
- Salem, KY15.1 mi SE
- Smithland, KY16.1 mi S
- Simpson16.6 mi NW
- Brookport18.0 mi SW
- Metropolis18.4 mi SW
- Cave-In-Rock19.2 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Golconda
What county is Golconda in?
Golconda is in Pope County, Illinois.
What is the population of Golconda, IL?
630 people lived in Golconda at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Golconda, IL?
The ZIP code of Golconda is 62938.
What is the elevation of Golconda?
427 feet (130 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Golconda?
Carrsville (6.6 mi), Rosiclare (8.6 mi), Burna (10.8 mi), Eddyville (11.0 mi), Elizabethtown (11.7 mi).
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