Gold Hill township is located in Gallatin County Illinois. Gold Hill township has a 2024 population of 1,317. Gold Hill township is currently declining at a rate of -3.37% annually and its population has decreased by -8.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,440 in 2020.
The average household income in Gold Hill township is $79,297 with a poverty rate of 18.75%. The median age in Gold Hill township is 42.9 years: 39.6 years for males, and 48.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gold Hill township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,420 | 99.37% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 607 | 2.35 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Married | 266 | 3.17 | 91.4 | 8.6 |
| Non Family | 248 | 1.06 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Female | 86 | 3.52 | 55.8 | 44.2 |
| Male | 7 | 2.57 | 100 | 0 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 92 | 8.71% |
| Associates Degree | 108 | 10.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 12.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 7.95% |
| High School Graduate | 297 | 28.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23 | 2.18% |
| Some College | 315 | 29.83% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,047 | 932 | 220 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $2,692 | $36,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,039 | $0 | $62,303 |
| High School Graduate | $51,136 | $65,104 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,786 | $40,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,734 | $43,208 | $32,125 |
| Some College | $31,105 | $45,259 | $24,861 |
$37,734
Average Earnings
$43,208
Average Male
$32,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.61% of Gold Hill township residents speak only English, while 1.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.73% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,379 | 267 | 19.36% |
18.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.51%
Male Poverty Rate
22.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gold Hill township is White, with 19.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gold Hill township is White, with 19.36% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.97%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39.13% |
| Some College | 21.28% |
| High School | 20.88% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.56% |
| Male Employed | 0.5% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $79,464 | $110,963 |
| Households | $52,665 | $79,297 |
| Married Families | $106,974 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $30,731 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
49
Number of Veterans
46
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 41 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 27 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49 | 4.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.35%
Born in Gold Hill township
99.58%
Native Born
0.42%
Foreign Born
0.42%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.58% of Gold Hill township residents were born in the United States, with 62.35% having been born in Illinois. 0.42% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,087 | -46 | -4.06% |
| 2028 | 1,133 | -46 | -3.9% |
| 2027 | 1,179 | -46 | -3.76% |
| 2026 | 1,225 | -46 | -3.62% |
| 2025 | 1,271 | -46 | -3.49% |
| 2024 | 1,317 | -46 | -3.37% |
| 2023 | 1,363 | -46 | -3.26% |
| 2022 | 1,409 | -21 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 1,430 | -10 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 1,440 | -37 | -2.51% |
| 2019 | 1,477 | -67 | -4.34% |
| 2018 | 1,544 | -7 | -0.45% |
| 2017 | 1,551 | -28 | -1.77% |
| 2016 | 1,579 | -18 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 1,597 | -17 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 1,614 | -33 | -2% |
| 2013 | 1,647 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 1,648 | -31 | -1.85% |
| 2011 | 1,679 | -26 | -1.52% |
| 2010 | 1,705 | 0 | 0% |