Golden, Illinois
Golden: City in Illinois, United States of America
About
Golden is a city located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 644 and a population density of 1,022 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 611 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Golden
| Population : | 611 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Adams County |
| Postal code : | 62339 |
| Area : | 0.63 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 06:29:58 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 970 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.4% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Golden is located at 40°6'33"N 91°1'4"W (40.1092100, -91.0176400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Golden decreased by 5.4% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 644 | - | census |
| 2011 | 640 | -0.63% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 640 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 637 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 635 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 634 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 631 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 626 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 619 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 617 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 611 | -0.98% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 1,423,851 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 1,301,929 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 1,386,932 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 1,307,402 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.5% |
| White only, percent : | 65.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 6.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.5% |
| Asians alone % : | 16.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.4% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 30.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 42.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 85,989 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 26.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.8% |
Golden zip code is 62339.
County name: Adams, County
fips: 17001
Golden, Keokuk Junction, Labuda
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 46.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $602,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,589 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $612 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,695 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 507,580 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.70 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 40.5% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 8.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,590,832 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 13,420,617 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,666,981 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 17,869,321 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,352 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $79,673 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $41,112 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 135,754 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 72,727 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 47,942 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50,762 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 78,889 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 10,344 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 118,787 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,020.4 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 325.19 |
People born in Golden (1)
Ralph Lee Eyman was born in Golden
Schools in Golden
College & universities near Golden, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143297 | Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Quincy (IL) | 62305-7005 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Golden, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Golden , Colorado county seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States with a population of 20,347 people.
- Golden , Michigan township in Oceana County, Michigan with a population of 1,768 people.
- Golden , Mississippi human settlement in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 189 people.
Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 39,589 | County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Spring Valley | 5,065 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Adams | 1,536 | Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin |
| Kingston | 1,160 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Camp Point | 1,080 | Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Payson | 980 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Mendon | 948 | Village in Illinois |
| Burton | 862 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Clayton | 668 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ursa | 596 | Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Fall Creek | 513 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Liberty | 500 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Beverly | 390 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Richfield | 389 | Township in Adams County, Illinois |
| Loraine | 278 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Plainville | 253 | Village in the United States |
