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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 2025 population of 614. It is also the county seat of Pope County. Golconda is currently declining at a rate of -0.65% annually and its population has decreased by -3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 633 in 2020.

The average household income in Golconda is $63,952 with a poverty rate of 33.43%.The median age in Golconda is 58.4 years: 58.3 years for males, and 62.2 years for females.

614
Total Population
1,205
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.65%
Growth

Golconda Population

Golconda Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Golconda includes 80.66% White, 13.25% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White60980.66%
Black or African American10013.25%
Two or more races395.17%
Other race50.66%
Native American20.26%

Golconda Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Golconda's average per capita income is $41,250. Household income levels show a median of $41,250. The poverty rate stands at 33.43%.

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$65,682$78,275
Married Families$62,083-
Households$41,250$63,952
Non Families-$51,009

$41,250

Average Income

$41,250

Median Household Income

33.43%

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)