Golden Gate, IL Demographics

A map of Golden Gate's Population by Race

Golden Gate, Illinois has an estimated population of 87, a dramatic increase from the 65 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 9.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden Gate, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden Gate has become slightly less 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 Golden Gate, that probability was 17.3% in 2020 and 16.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden Gate is ranked the 1354th 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). Golden Gate was ranked the 1411th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden Gate's White Population

79 residents of Golden Gate, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden Gate is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Golden Gate ranks 720th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's White population has grown by an estimated 33.9%. White residents' share of Golden Gate's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.8%.

Golden Gate is less White than neighboring Burnt Prairie (95.3% White), Albion (95% White), Mount Erie (99.3% White), Fairfield (93.5% White), and Mill Shoals (96% White).

Golden Gate's Black Population

0 residents of Golden Gate, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden Gate is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Golden Gate ranks 432nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Golden Gate's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Golden Gate is less Black than neighboring Albion (0.2% Black), and Fairfield (0.4% Black).

Golden Gate's Asian Population

8 residents of Golden Gate, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden Gate is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Golden Gate ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 8. Asian residents' share of Golden Gate's population has increased from 0.0% to 9.2%.

Golden Gate is more Asian than neighboring Burnt Prairie (0% Asian), Albion (0.7% Asian), Mount Erie (0% Asian), Fairfield (1% Asian), and Mill Shoals (3.2% Asian).

Golden Gate's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Golden Gate, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden Gate is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Golden Gate ranks 1103rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden Gate's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Golden Gate is less Hispanic than neighboring Albion (3% Hispanic), Fairfield (2.6% Hispanic), and Mill Shoals (0.8% Hispanic).

Golden Gate's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Golden Gate, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden Gate is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden Gate ranks 47th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden Gate's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Golden Gate's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Golden Gate, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden Gate is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Golden Gate ranks 342nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden Gate's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden Gate's population has decreased from 4.6% to 0.0%.

Golden Gate is less Multiracial than neighboring Burnt Prairie (4.7% Multiracial), Albion (1% Multiracial), Mount Erie (0.7% Multiracial), and Fairfield (2.5% 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.