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Golden Gate, Illinois

Village · Population 62 · #1267 in Illinois
Golden Gate, Illinois

Golden Gate is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, along the Little Wabash River. The population was 65 at the 2020 census..

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About Golden Gate

Set in the southeastern part of Illinois, Golden Gate is a tiny community counting 62 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Golden Gate is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.08 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 775 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Golden Gate Unique

  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.08 sq mi.
  • With 62 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
  • Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

  • Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)62
Rank in state#1267 of 1,294
Land area0.08 sq mi
Density775/sq mi
Coordinates38.3589, -88.2047

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