Golden is a village located in Adams County, Illinois. Golden has a 2025 population of 621 . Golden is currently declining at a rate of -0.96% annually and its population has decreased by -4.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 648 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden is $68,383 with a poverty rate of 9.14%. The median age in Golden is 34.3 years: 27.7 years for males, and 43.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.6 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Golden includes 98.59% White, and smaller percentages for Asian, Two or more races and multiracial populations.
White (98.59%)
Asian (0.84%)
Two or more races (0.56%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 701 | 98.59% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.84% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 0.56% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Golden's average per capita income is $51,696. Household income levels show a median of $55,875. The poverty rate stands at 9.14%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $111,250 | - |
| Families | $91,364 | $92,515 |
| Households | $55,875 | $68,383 |
| Non Families | $23,875 | $31,359 |
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