Golconda, Illinois

Golconda: City in Illinois

About

Golconda is a city located in the county of Pope in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 668 and a population density of 1,336 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 622 inhabitants.

The city was created 226 years ago in 1797.

Quick Facts about Golconda

Population : 622 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Illinois (United States)
County : Pope County
Postal code : 62938
Phone Area Codes : 618
Area : 0.5 km2
Capital city : Golconda is capital of Pope County
Establishment : January 01, 1798 (226 years ago)
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 01:46:32 (25th November 2024)
Density : 1,244 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -7.4% (2010-2020)

Geography

Golconda is located at 37°22'2"N 88°29'11"W (37.3672700, -88.4864300).

Golconda map

Demographics

According to census records, the population of Golconda decreased by 7.4% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
1860 404 -
2010 668 39.52% census
2011 666 -0.3% estimation process
2012 658 -1.22% estimation process
2013 661 0.45% estimation process
2014 652 -1.38% estimation process
2015 648 -0.62% estimation process
2016 634 -2.21% estimation process
2017 634 0% estimation process
2018 632 -0.32% estimation process
2019 631 -0.16% estimation process
2020 622 -1.45% estimation process

Golconda zip code is 62938. County name: Pope, County fips: 17151

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Schools in Golconda

College & universities near Golconda, IL

Code Name City ZIP
157483 West Kentucky Community and Technical College Paducah (KY) 42002-7380

Stations (9)

Amtrak & bus stations near Golconda, IL

Code Name Address Type
PAD Paducah, KY 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue BUS
VNA Vienna, IL 504 West Vine Street BUS
MAI Marion, IL 2100 West Main Street BUS
CDL Carbondale station 401 South Illinois St. RAIL
MDV Madisonville, KY 4765 Hanson Road BUS

Post offices near Golconda

Post Office Name City ZIP
Golconda Post Office Golconda (IL) 62938

Other cities in Pope County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pope County , IL.

City Name Population Title
Eddyville 97 Village in Illinois, United States