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Golden, IL
Village in Adams County, Illinois.
Population
693
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,079
ZIP codes
0
Golden and its ZIP codes
Golden at a glance
- Golden is about 4.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,000, 34% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,800 (53% below Illinois) and median rent is $760 a month.
Local data for Golden, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Golden, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,000
Poverty rate
6.4%
Median home value
$122,800
Median rent
$760/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
28.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (280), Irish Americans (59), Swedish Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Golden.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,401
32,380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,377
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$467M
FY 2026, $7,102 per person
How people get to work
Golden, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone94.8%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Golden, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Golden, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Golden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La PrairieVillage | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Camp PointVillage | 5.6 mi | 1.3 |
| ClaytonVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.9 |
| BowenVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| CoatsburgVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.1 |
| AugustaVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| Mound StationVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| ColumbusVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| PalomaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| LoraineVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| West PointVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| CamdenVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| PlymouthVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| MendonVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| FowlerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| Mount SterlingCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Golden, IL in?
- Golden is in Adams County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Golden, IL?
- About 693 people live in Golden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Golden?
- Nearby places include La Prairie (2.7 mi), Camp Point (5.6 mi), Clayton (6.5 mi), Bowen (8.8 mi), Coatsburg (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023