Golconda, IL Demographics

A map of Golconda's Population by Race

Golconda, Illinois has an estimated population of 691, an increase from the 630 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.7% White, 12.3% Black, 4.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golconda, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golconda has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Golconda, that probability was 16.1% in 2020 and 34.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golconda is ranked the 824th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Golconda was ranked the 839th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golconda's White Population

551 residents of Golconda, or 79.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golconda is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Golconda ranks 665th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golconda's White population has declined by an estimated 4.3%. White residents' share of Golconda's population has decreased from 91.4% to 79.7%.

Golconda is more White than neighboring Eddyville (76.6% White). Golconda is less White than neighboring Carrsville (100% White), Rosiclare (94.9% White), Burna (100% White), and Elizabethtown (98% White).

Golconda's Black Population

85 residents of Golconda, or 12.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golconda is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Golconda ranks 537th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golconda's Black population has grown by an estimated 1114.3%. Black residents' share of Golconda's population has increased from 1.1% to 12.3%.

Golconda is more Black than neighboring Carrsville (0% Black), Rosiclare (0.8% Black), Eddyville (0% Black), Burna (0% Black), and Elizabethtown (0.8% Black).

Golconda's Asian Population

0 residents of Golconda, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golconda is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Golconda ranks 541st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golconda's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Golconda's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Golconda's Hispanic Population

11 residents of Golconda, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golconda is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Golconda ranks 900th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golconda's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 21.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Golconda's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.6%.

Golconda is more Hispanic than neighboring Carrsville (0% Hispanic), Burna (0% Hispanic), and Elizabethtown (0% Hispanic). Golconda is less Hispanic than neighboring Rosiclare (3.3% Hispanic), and Eddyville (14.1% Hispanic).

Golconda's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Golconda, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golconda is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Golconda ranks 1139th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golconda's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 10. Native American/Other residents' share of Golconda's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.4%.

Golconda is more Native American/Other than neighboring Carrsville (0% Native American/Other), Rosiclare (0.9% Native American/Other), Eddyville (0% Native American/Other), Burna (0% Native American/Other), and Elizabethtown (0% Native American/Other).

Golconda's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Golconda, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golconda is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Golconda ranks 346th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golconda's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Golconda's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Golconda is more Multiracial than neighboring Carrsville (0% Multiracial), Rosiclare (0% Multiracial), Burna (0% Multiracial), and Elizabethtown (1.3% Multiracial). Golconda is less Multiracial than neighboring Eddyville (9.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.