At a Glance
Median Income
$16,081
$15,951 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
52.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
53.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
12.5% smoking rate
How Golden Gate Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golden Gate's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golden Gate a Good Place to Live?
C
2.0 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Golden Gate residents earn a median household income of $16,081 , which is 79% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,951. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 53.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 147 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Education
10.0% of adults in Golden Gate hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(70% below the national average).
52.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden Gate has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population97
Median Age60.3 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans65.4%
Economy
C
Median Income$16,081
Per Capita$15,951
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty53.3%
County GDP$321M
Avg Weekly Wage$842
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership40.3%
Zillow$148,632
Housing Units67
Rent Burden24.0%
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,576/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation403 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+52.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute33 min
Broadband24.2%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Golden Gate was built in 1938.
35.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
58.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.