Goofy Ridge, Illinois Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 125, Goofy Ridge's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Goofy Ridge is a small community located in Illinois, within Mason County. The total population is 125. It ranks as the 1306th most populous out of 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goofy Ridge is 63.0 years. This is 62% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Goofy Ridge is $38,750. This is 54% lower than the state median of $83,390. It is also 52% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.0%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.8%. The unemployment rate is 16.3%. This is 179% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $54,300. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $263,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Goofy Ridge is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% lower than the state average of 67.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

Goofy Ridge has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.4% of all residents. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (98.4% vs 58.1%).

Education

0.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 98% lower than the state rate of 37.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Goofy Ridge, Illinois is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Illinois state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,445 Census-designated places in Illinois. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.