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Golden Shores

Arizona · 1,555 residents · 8.137 sq mi
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Golden Shores has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,077. Population has grown 18% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $209,800. With a median age of 68.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,555
+18%since 2023
from 1,319 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
+18%since 2023
from 162 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
68.2
−1%since 2023
from 68.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6451K1K2K2K201020202024Golden Shores
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,077
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $60,927 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,136
−7%since 2023
from $42,275 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+5%since 2023
from 0.346 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $206,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$939
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $929 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.8% in 2023
41.7% rent
Vacancy rate
35.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+40%since 2023
from 3.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.4%(32)
Diversity Score18.2%(240)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(1,505)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(50)
Diversity Score7.8%(121)
Diversity Score
8
−57%since 2023
from 18 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 56.3% in 2023
Female
41.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 43.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 23.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Shores, Arizona?

Golden Shores, Arizona has about 1,555 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden Shores, Arizona?

The typical household in Golden Shores, Arizona earns about $44,077 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Shores, Arizona expensive?

In Golden Shores, Arizona, the median home is worth about $209,800, and the typical rent is about $939 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Shores, Arizona?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Shores, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Shores, Arizona?

About 6.9% of people in Golden Shores, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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