Population 403 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Golden Eagle
Household size in Golden Eagle
| Period | Golden Eagle | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.17 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.96 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.47 | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
Households in Golden Eagle are large by national standards, averaging 2.96 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.49 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Golden Eagle
| Period | Golden Eagle | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.0 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 48.7 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 55.9 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.3 | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Golden Eagle skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Golden Eagle
| Period | Golden Eagle | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.9% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Golden Eagle: 4.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Golden Eagle
Renters in Golden Eagle
| Period | Golden Eagle | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 30.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 29.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Golden Eagle is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over half of owners (51.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Golden Eagle
| Period | Golden Eagle | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.2% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.5% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +18.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 38.5% of the housing in Golden Eagle, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Golden Eagle
| Period | Golden Eagle | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Golden Eagle run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. The St. Louis area as a whole looks much the same.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Golden Eagle
| Period | Golden Eagle | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $635 | $825 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $682 | $920 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $713 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $670 | $1,239 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$35 | +$414 | +$475 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Golden Eagle costs $670 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 25.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Golden Eagle
Bachelor's degrees in Golden Eagle
| Period | Golden Eagle | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.0% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 34.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Golden Eagle: 21.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Golden Eagle
| Period | Golden Eagle | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.7% | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.6% | 90.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.8% | 92.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.0% | 93.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Golden Eagle: 95.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The St. Louis area as a whole looks much the same.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Golden Eagle
| Period | Golden Eagle | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.4% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little harder to find in Golden Eagle than nationally: unemployment was 6.2%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Golden Eagle compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Eagle | 2.96 | 46.3 | 4.8% | 10.8% | 38.5% | 1974 | $670 | 21.4% | 95.0% | 6.2% |
| Brussels | 2.96 | 46.3 | 4.8% | 10.8% | 38.5% | 1974 | $670 | 21.4% | 95.0% | 6.2% |
| Deer Plain | 2.95 | 46.4 | 4.8% | 10.8% | 38.5% | 1974 | $670 | 21.5% | 95.0% | 6.2% |
| Peruque | 2.06 | 40.3 | 12.1% | 53.2% | 10.0% | 1969 | $1,164 | 8.5% | 84.2% | 0.0% |
| Meppen | 3.31 | 47.2 | 5.5% | 9.4% | 36.9% | 1976 | $671 | 22.2% | 95.9% | 4.9% |
| South Shore | 2.16 | 47.5 | 6.6% | 5.7% | 12.8% | 1973 | $1,042 | 11.8% | 82.0% | 6.1% |
| Kampville | 2.35 | 40.0 | 18.0% | 16.4% | 5.1% | 1988 | $1,021 | 10.3% | 80.3% | 9.7% |
| Orchard Farm | 2.12 | 50.0 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 16.4% | 1966 | $1,060 | 13.4% | 83.7% | 4.1% |
| Cap au Gris | 2.89 | 38.1 | 17.0% | 27.1% | 9.3% | 1992 | $906 | 13.5% | 88.2% | 4.0% |
| St. Paul | 2.93 | 39.3 | 6.9% | 1.8% | 3.9% | 2010 | $1,391 | 44.7% | 97.8% | 0.6% |
| Batchtown | 4.47 | 50.4 | 7.7% | 1.9% | 31.5% | 1984 | $675 | 24.7% | 98.7% | 0.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Golden Eagle. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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