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CITY · 2010 ACS

Golden Shores

Arizona · 2,047 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 $31,625. Population has grown 22% since 2011. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $142,000. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 37% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,047
+22%vs 2011
vs 1,677 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Median age
59.3
+7%vs 2011
vs 55.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
6451K1K2K2K201020202024Golden Shores
20242K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 51.7%(34)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 93.7%(76)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 143.9%(80)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 193.9%(80)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.4%(49)
US avg: 7%
25 to 344.4%(90)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 446.4%(131)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416%(327)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6419.6%(401)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7422.5%(460)
US avg: 7%
75 to 8412.4%(254)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over3.2%(65)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,625
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $35,750 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,117
+8%vs 2011
vs $18,707 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+15%vs 2011
vs 0.348 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance24.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services9.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,000
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $139,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$602
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $399 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−39.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.2% in 2011
17.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.4%
−16.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+15%vs 2011
vs 3.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,501)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(122)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(1,836)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(157)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other2.5%(50)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican5.4%(121)
Ancestry
Irish32.6%(729)
German25.9%(580)
English16.2%(363)
Dutch9.1%(203)
Scottish8.4%(188)
French6.2%(139)
Scotch-Irish3.1%(69)
Swedish1%(23)
Czech1%(22)
Danish1%(22)
British0.9%(21)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.9%(21)
Welsh0.9%(20)
Lithuanian0.8%(19)
Russian0.5%(12)
Portuguese0.4%(8)
Slovene0.3%(7)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 74.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
−16%vs 2011
vs 29.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
9.6%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
Female
51.8%
−4.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
32.0%
−0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married8.9%(81)
Married49.7%(453)
Widowed17.9%(163)
Divorced23.5%(214)
Women 15+
Never married23.8%(153)
Married55%(354)
Widowed19.1%(123)
Divorced2.2%(14)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Shores, Arizona?

Golden Shores, Arizona has about 2,047 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Shores, Arizona earns about $31,625 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 $142,000, and the typical rent is about $602 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Shores, Arizona?

About 8.3% 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 24.5% 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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