Demographics & People — Golf, Illinois
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 548 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
| Median Age | 51.3 |
| Total Households | 199 |
| Family Households | 163 |
| Average Household Size | 2.63 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2976 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 456 |
| Black or African American | 21 |
| Asian | 39 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 139 |
| Other groups | 101 |
| English | 78 |
| Irish | 75 |
| Italian | 63 |
| Swedish | 52 |
| Polish | 52 |
| Russian | 43 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 37 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 29 |
Language
| English Only | 445 |
| Spanish | 27 |
| Population 5+ | 529 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 11 |
| Population 18+ | 416 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 32.1 minutes |
| Work from Home | 30.7% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Golf, Illinois.