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Golconda

County:
Pope County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
0.51
State:
Illinois

Golconda is a city located in Pope County, Illinois. Golconda has a 2026 population of 616. It is also the county seat of Pope County. Golconda is currently declining at a rate of -0.48% annually and its population has decreased by -3.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 636 in 2020.

The median household income in Golconda is $41,875 with a poverty rate of 28.35%. The median age in Golconda is 58.7 years: 58.5 years for males, and 62.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 123.6 males.

616
Total Population
1,208
Density (mi²)
-3 -0.48%
Growth

Golconda Population

Golconda Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026616-3-0.48%
2025619-4-0.64%
2024623-2-0.32%
2023625-9-1.42%
2022634-1-0.16%
2021635-1-0.16%
2020636-2-0.31%
2019628-3-0.48%
2018631-4-0.63%
201763510.16%
2016634-13-2.01%
2015647-5-0.77%
2014652-7-1.06%
201365900%
2012659-6-0.9%
2011665-3-0.45%
201067000%

Median Age

Overall: 58.7 years
Female: 62.1 years
Male: 58.5 years

Golconda Adults

There are 648 adults, (225 of whom are seniors) in Golconda.

Sex Ratio

Female: 309 (44.7%)
Male: 382 (55.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Golconda includes 80.61% White, 12.3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White55780.61%
Black or African American8512.3%
Two or more races344.92%
Native American101.45%
Other race50.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White60.87%
Other race50.72%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White55179.74%
Black or African American8512.3%
Two or more races344.92%
Native American101.45%

Golconda Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Golconda 's average per capita income is $39,583. Household income levels show a median of $41,875. The poverty rate stands at 28.35%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$67,708$80,529
Married Families$60,469-
Households$41,875$65,433
Non Families$31,875$52,606

$39,583

Average Income

$41,875

Median Household Income

28.35%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)