Golden Gate is a village located in Wayne County Illinois. Golden Gate has a 2024 population of 59. Golden Gate is currently declining at a rate of -1.67% annually and its population has decreased by -4.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 62 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden Gate is $18,090 with a poverty rate of 42.22%. The median age in Golden Gate is 68 years: 89.2 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden Gate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 92.22% |
| Asian | 7 | 7.78% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 58 | 1.55 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Non Family | 44 | 0 | 18.2 | 81.8 |
| Male | 8 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 4 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 2 | 3 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
1.55
Average Household Size
37.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 48.65% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 2.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 12.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 17 | 22.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 10 | 13.51% |
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 | 67 | 31 | 2 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $61,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $2,499 | $2,499 | $48,125 |
| Some College | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 |
$2,499
Average Earnings
$2,499
Average Male
$48,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.76% of Golden Gate residents speak only English, while 8.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 8.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83 | 31 | 37.35% |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 100% |
42.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.33%
Male Poverty Rate
80%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden Gate is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden Gate is White, with 37.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 76.92%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 77.78% |
| Some College | 75% |
| High School | 58.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 64.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 20% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $2,499 | $28,529 |
| Households | $15,764 | $18,090 |
| Married Families | $93,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,972 | $14,264 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
11.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
7.4%
Male Marriage Rate
22.7%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
50
Number of Veterans
44
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 36 |
| Second Gulf War | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 50 | 72.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
25%
Labor Force Participation
25%
Employment Rate
0%
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
86.67%
Born in Golden Gate
92.22%
Native Born
7.78%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
7.78%
Naturalized
92.22% of Golden Gate residents were born in the United States, with 86.67% having been born in Illinois. 0% 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 | 56 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 56 | -1 | -1.75% |
| 2027 | 57 | -1 | -1.72% |
| 2026 | 58 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 58 | -1 | -1.69% |
| 2024 | 59 | -1 | -1.67% |
| 2023 | 60 | -1 | -1.64% |
| 2022 | 61 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 61 | -1 | -1.61% |
| 2020 | 62 | -5 | -7.46% |
| 2019 | 67 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 67 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 67 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 67 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 67 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 67 | -1 | -1.47% |
| 2013 | 68 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 68 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 68 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 68 | 0 | 0% |