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Golden Shores

Arizona · 1,927 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 $27,955. The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 982 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,700. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,927
+104%since 2019
from 945 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
237 / sq mi
+104%since 2019
from 116 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
61.7
−4%since 2019
from 64.4 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6451K1K2K2K201020202024Golden Shores
20242K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,955
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $28,542 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,200
−8%since 2019
from $29,667 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 22.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $74,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
18.8% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+13%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(863)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score20%(189)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(1,624)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(164)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other0.8%(15)
Diversity Score25.1%(484)
Diversity Score
25
+26%since 2019
from 20 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 18.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2019
from 88.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2019
from 12.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 92.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 21.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 26.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2019
from 19.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
Female
47.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 48.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Shores, Arizona?

Golden Shores, Arizona has about 1,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Shores, Arizona earns about $27,955 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 $82,700, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Shores, Arizona?

About 11.8% 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 17.8% 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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