Living in Golden Gate, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golden Gate · Census data 2020–2024
Golden Gate has 87 residents with a median age of 86.8. The median household income is $16,020 (81% lower than the Illinois median).
Golden Gate is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Golden Gate at a glance
- Population
- 87
- Median age
- 86.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $16,020State: $83,390
- Homeowners
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Golden Gate a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 81% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Golden Gate median household income
The median household income in Golden Gate is $16,020 and the income per person is $19,860. 27.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Golden Gate: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 79
- Owner-occupied
- 43.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.7%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 1.30
Golden Gate demographics
- Population
- 87
- Median age
- 86.8
- Under 18
- 5.7%
- 65 and older
- 70.1%
- Households
- 67
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 51.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golden Gate ›
Education in Golden Gate
12.3% of adults 25 and older in Golden Gate have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golden Gate
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 53.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 25.4%
Golden Gate vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | 87 | $16,020 | — | — |
| Albion | 2,001 | $56,500 | $93,800 | $837 |
| Fairfield | 4,561 | $41,989 | $88,800 | $585 |
| Mill Shoals | 126 | $58,875 | $65,800 | — |
| Browns | 163 | $57,500 | $31,300 | $600 |
| Jeffersonville | 263 | $49,583 | $56,400 | $813 |
| Bone Gap | 220 | $51,042 | $80,000 | $480 |
| Grayville | 1,590 | $46,319 | $74,200 | $677 |
| West Salem | 713 | $49,821 | $74,600 | $811 |
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What is the median household income in Golden Gate, IL?
The median household income in Golden Gate is $16,020, 81% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Golden Gate, IL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 81% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 27.6%.
What is the median age in Golden Gate?
The median age in Golden Gate is 86.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Golden Gate?
The average commute to work in Golden Gate is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golden Gate?
The unemployment rate in Golden Gate is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golden Gate?
12.3% of adults in Golden Gate have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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