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
- Official Website
Official website of Golconda
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 |
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 |