Golden, IL Demographics

A map of Golden's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	684	602	98.7%	92.9%
Multiracial	6	23	0.9%	3.5%
Asian	3	8	0.4%	1.2%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	11	0.0%	1.7%
Native American/Other	0	4	0.0%	0.6%

Golden, Illinois has an estimated population of 693, an increase from the 648 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.7% White, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.4% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden has become considerably 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, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 2.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden is ranked the 823rd 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 was ranked the 829th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden's White Population

684 residents of Golden, or 98.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Golden ranks 492nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's White population has grown by an estimated 13.6%. White residents' share of Golden's population has increased from 92.9% to 98.7%.

Golden is more White than neighboring La Prairie (97.9% White), Camp Point (94.1% White), Clayton (86.5% White), Bowen (90.9% White), and Augusta (98.5% White).

Golden's Black Population

0 residents of Golden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Golden ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Golden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Golden is less Black than neighboring Camp Point (0.4% Black), and Clayton (10.5% Black).

Golden's Asian Population

3 residents of Golden, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Golden ranks 327th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Asian residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.4%.

Golden is more Asian than neighboring La Prairie (0% Asian), Camp Point (0% Asian), Clayton (0% Asian), Bowen (0% Asian), and Augusta (0% Asian).

Golden's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Golden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Golden ranks 1055th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Golden is less Hispanic than neighboring Camp Point (4.7% Hispanic), Clayton (0.7% Hispanic), Bowen (0.2% Hispanic), and Augusta (1% Hispanic).

Golden's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Golden, 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 is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden ranks 345th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Golden is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Prairie (2.1% Native American/Other), and Augusta (0.1% Native American/Other).

Golden's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Golden, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Golden ranks 697th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.9%.

Golden is more Multiracial than neighboring La Prairie (0% Multiracial), Camp Point (0.8% Multiracial), and Augusta (0.3% Multiracial). Golden is less Multiracial than neighboring Clayton (2.3% Multiracial), and Bowen (8.9% 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.