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Golden Valley

Arizona · 8,567 residents · 78.745 sq mi
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Golden Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,585. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 90% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $176,000. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 47% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,567
+90%since 2000
from 4,515 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
109 / sq mi
+90%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.2
+30%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Golden Valley
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,585
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,857 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,457
+97%since 2000
from $13,948 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
+17%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,000
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,134
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
8.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+88%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,988)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8%(363)
Asian0.6%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.4%(967)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.3%(6,022)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(1,858)
Asian1.4%(116)
Other6.7%(571)
Diversity Score56.8%(4,864)
Diversity Score
57
+165%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+47%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2017
from 73.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, Arizona?

Golden Valley, Arizona has about 8,567 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley, Arizona earns about $42,585 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Valley, Arizona expensive?

In Golden Valley, Arizona, the median home is worth about $176,000, and the typical rent is about $1,134 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, Arizona?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Valley, Arizona hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Valley, Arizona?

About 23.7% of people in Golden Valley, Arizona live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Valley, Arizona grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Valley, Arizona has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,877 residents, a change of about 218 percent over that period.

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