Golden Gate, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 61 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -39.0%
Males: 40  (67.0%)
Females: 21  (33.0%)
Median resident age:

68.7 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip code: 62843

Estimated median household income in 2022: $15,417 (it was $21,250 in 2000)
Golden Gate:

$15,417
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $12,576 (it was $10,214 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $-701,519,587 (it was $16,300 in 2000)
Golden Gate $-701,519,587
IL $251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $86,863; detached houses: $82,122; mobile homes: $138,317
March 2022 cost of living index in Golden Gate: -29615.7 (very low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 42.2%

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  • Races in Golden Gate, IL (2022)
    • 8090.9%White alone
    • 78.0%Asian alone
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Ancestries: German (60.9%), Irish (15.6%), American (1.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 10/18/1901

Elevation: 400 feet

Land area: 0.08 square miles.

Population density: 797 people per square mile   (low).

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7 residents are foreign born (6.7% Asia).

This village:

7.9%
Illinois:

14.1%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Golden Gate village:

1.5% ($244)
Illinois:

1.8% ($2,285)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Evansville, IN (44.3 miles , pop. 121,582).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (111.9 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (242.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Albion, IL (2.8 miles ),
Burnt Prairie, IL (2.8 miles),
Fairfield, IL (3.0 miles ),
Mill Shoals, IL (3.3 miles ),
Mount Erie, IL (3.3 miles),
Browns, IL (3.5 miles),
Jeffersonville, IL (3.5 miles ),
Bone Gap, IL (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 38.36 N, Longitude: 88.20 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 618

Distribution of median household income in Golden Gate, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Golden Gate, IL in 2022

Golden Gate satellite photo by USGS

Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.4%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +12 (+13.6%).
Most common industries in Golden Gate, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (20.8%)
  • Machinery (13.2%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.5%)
  • Public administration (5.7%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (5.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (30.4%)
  • Transportation equipment (13.0%)
  • Public administration (13.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (8.7%)
  • Truck transportation (8.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (8.7%)
  • Health care (8.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Transportation equipment (26.7%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (13.3%)
  • Health care (13.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.3%)
  • Broadcasting & telecommunications (10.0%)
  • Social assistance (10.0%)
  • Warehousing & storage (6.7%)
Most common occupations in Golden Gate, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (9.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.5%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (17.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (17.4%)
  • Operations specialties managers, except financial managers (13.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (8.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (16.7%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (13.3%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (10.0%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Accountants and auditors (6.7%)
  • Food and beverage serving workers, except waiters and waitresses (6.7%)

Average climate in Golden Gate, Illinois

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Tornado activity:

Golden Gate-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 56% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.3 miles away from the Golden Gate village center killed one person and injured 12 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 6/2/1990, a category F4 tornado 20.5 miles away from the village center injured 2 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Golden Gate-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 226% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 18.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 18.4 miles away from Golden Gate center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 36.3 miles away from Golden Gate center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 34.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 21.0 miles away from Golden Gate center
On 4/3/1974 at 23:05:02, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG) earthquake occurred 17.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wayne County (7) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 5
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 5, Tornadoes: 4, Floods: 3, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Golden Gate topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Golden Gate:

  • REST HAVEN MANOR (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; ALBION, IL)
  • WAY-FAIR RESTORIUM (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IL)
  • WAY-FAIR NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; FAIRFIELD, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Golden Gate:

  • Wabash Valley College (about 24 miles; Mount Carmel, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,142)
  • University of Southern Indiana (about 40 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 9,532)
  • Rend Lake College (about 42 miles; Ina, IL; FT enrollment: 2,778)
  • Vincennes University (about 44 miles; Vincennes, IN; FT enrollment: 9,876)
  • University of Evansville (about 46 miles; Evansville, IN; FT enrollment: 2,688)
  • Kaskaskia College (about 56 miles; Centralia, IL; FT enrollment: 3,867)
  • John A Logan College (about 65 miles; Carterville, IL; FT enrollment: 3,995)

Points of interest:

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Wayne County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.0 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

50.0%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Golden Gate:

Marital status in Golden Gate, IL
  • Never married: 18.0%
  • Now married: 13.9%
  • Separated: 2.6%
  • Widowed: 56.7%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Golden Gate:

  • High school or higher: 51.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 19.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

4.4
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Golden Gate, IL (based on Wayne County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,66752
Mainline Protestant9398
Catholic2971
Black Protestant1821
Other1652
None7,510-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Wayne County:

1.81 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Wayne County:

0.60 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 9
Wayne County:

5.43 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 13
Here:

7.85 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.1%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.5%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.3%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Golden Gate:

46.1%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

44.6%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Golden Gate:

30.2
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

41.2%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

30.9%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.1
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
Golden Gate:

50.8%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Golden Gate:

49.2%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Golden Gate:

78.7%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Golden Gate, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 2$175
Totals for Government 0$0 2$175

Strongest AM radio stations in Golden Gate:

  • WFIW (1390 AM; 1 kW; FAIRFIELD, IL; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WDDD (810 AM; 10 kW; JOHNSTON CITY, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMCL (1060 AM; 2 kW; MCLEANSBORO, IL; Owner: DANA COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WILY (1210 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CENTRALIA, IL; Owner: W. RUSSELL WITHERS, JR.)
  • WMIX (940 AM; 5 kW; MOUNT VERNON, IL; Owner: WITHERS BROADCASTING CO OF ILLINOIS)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVHI (1330 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WROY (1460 AM; 1 kW; CARMI, IL; Owner: CARMI BROADCASTING, CO.)
  • WGBF (1280 AM; 5 kW; EVANSVILLE, IN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Golden Gate:

  • WFIW-FM (104.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IL; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WBJW (91.7 FM; ALBION, IL; Owner: MUSIC MINISTRIES INC)
  • WOKZ (105.9 FM; FAIRFIELD, IL; Owner: WAYNE COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WRUL (97.3 FM; CARMI, IL; Owner: CARMI BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WYNG (94.9 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVJC (89.1 FM; MOUNT CARMEL, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS EASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGES)

TV broadcast stations around Golden Gate:

  • WUSI-TV (Channel 16; OLNEY, IL; Owner: BD. OF TRUSTEES SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNOI-LP (Channel 24; FLORA, IL; Owner: H & R COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 348ft / 106mTotal length
  • $360,000Total costs
  • 24,740Total average daily traffic
  • 2,733Total average daily truck traffic
  • 25,487Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Golden Gate, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 31920-1929
  • 21950-1959
  • 51980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 72010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Golden Gate, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Golden Gate)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • Rt 15 10 Mi W Fairfield (Lat: 38.395333 Lon: -88.180861), Call Sign: KNAS791,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.490 MHz, Grant Date: 12/07/2011, Expiration Date: 12/23/2021, Cancellation Date: 02/26/2022, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, 1588 Fairfield Road Ste 7, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440

  • Lat: 38.359389 Lon: -88.204944, Call Sign: WQQJ715,
    Assigned Frequencies: 467.262 MHz, 467.362 MHz, 467.437 MHz, Grant Date: 12/21/2022, Expiration Date: 01/09/2033, Certifier: Clint Price, Registrant: First Wireless Inc., 13444 L Street, Omaha, NE 68137, Phone: (402) 895-6100, Fax: (402) 895-6260, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • IL-GOLDENGATE-CN-1, Rigg St And Leach St (Lat: 38.357944 Lon: -88.203639), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WRXM761,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz, 11405.0 MHz, 11485.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 05/31/2023, Expiration Date: 05/31/2033, Certifier: Jack Marsh, Registrant: Amg Technology Investment Group, LLC, 95 Parker Oaks Lane, Hudson Oaks, TX 76087, Phone: (855) 698-5465, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

3
  • Call Sign: KB9JVV, Grant Date: 06/06/1997, Expiration Date: 04/03/2005, Cancellation Date: 04/04/2007, Registrant: Ronald G Eyman, 1 Rigg St, Golden Gate, IL 62843

  • Call Sign: KB9LKK, Licensee ID: L01137368, Grant Date: 04/05/2006, Expiration Date: 08/25/2015, Cancellation Date: 08/26/2017, Certifier: Margo M Eyman, Registrant: Margo M Eyman, 1 Rigg St, Golden Gate, IL 62843

  • Call Sign: KB9OLS, Grant Date: 09/13/1996, Expiration Date: 09/13/2006, Cancellation Date: 09/16/2008, Registrant: Michelle R Butts, 205 Factory, Golden Gate, IL 62843


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Golden Gate, IL
  • 54.5%Electricity
  • 31.8%Utility gas
  • 9.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.5%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Golden Gate, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Golden Gate compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median household income significantly below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly above state average.
  • House age above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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