Golconda, Illinois
Golconda: City in Illinois
About
Golconda is a city located in the county of Pope in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 668 and a population density of 1,336 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 622 inhabitants.
The city was created 227 years ago in 1797.
Quick Facts about Golconda
| Population : | 622 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Pope County |
| Postal code : | 62938 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 618 |
| Area : | 0.5 km2 |
| Capital city : | Golconda is capital of Pope County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1798 (227 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:04:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,244 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -7.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Golconda is located at 37°22'2"N 88°29'11"W (37.3672700, -88.4864300).
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Official website of Golconda
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Golconda decreased by 7.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 1860 | 404 | - | |
| 2010 | 668 | 39.52% | census |
| 2011 | 666 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 658 | -1.22% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 661 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 652 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 648 | -0.62% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 634 | -2.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 634 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 632 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 631 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 622 | -1.45% | estimation process |
Schools in Golconda
College & universities near Golconda, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157483 | West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah (KY) | 42002-7380 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Golconda, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| MDV | Madisonville, KY | 4765 Hanson Road | BUS |
Post offices near Golconda
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Golconda Post Office | Golconda (IL) | 62938 |
Other cities in Pope County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pope County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Eddyville | 97 | Village in Illinois, United States |
