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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Golden Valley

Arizona · 4,515 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 $27,857. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $61,200. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,515
+68%since 1990
from 2,690 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
45.7
+14%since 1990
from 40.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Golden Valley
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 54.5%(205)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.3%(285)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.3%(330)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195.8%(263)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 243.1%(139)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 348.1%(367)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.6%(615)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5416.2%(733)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6416.9%(763)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7412.4%(560)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 844.8%(216)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.9%(39)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,857
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,540 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,948
+50%since 1990
from $9,326 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.3%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 18.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $61,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $460 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.2%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
14.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,550)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(75)
Asian1.6%(43)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,988)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino8%(363)
Asian0.6%(29)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican18.9%(1,622)
Spaniard0.8%(65)
Puerto Rican0.3%(23)
Asian origin
Cambodian1%(82)
Japanese0.3%(26)
Korean0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.2%(20)
Ancestry
German15.6%(1,334)
Irish10.6%(907)
English9.6%(821)
American5.9%(506)
French5.1%(438)
Swedish1.8%(153)
Italian1.7%(147)
Arab1.5%(125)
Egyptian1.5%(125)
Polish1.3%(113)
British1.2%(100)
Scottish1.2%(99)
+ 18 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch1%(84)
Russian0.9%(79)
Norwegian0.8%(68)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(60)
Finnish0.6%(53)
Welsh0.6%(50)
Hungarian0.5%(46)
Portuguese0.5%(45)
Romanian0.3%(26)
Danish0.2%(21)
Belgian0.2%(16)
Canadian0.2%(14)
Swiss0.2%(14)
Ukrainian0.2%(13)
Austrian0.1%(8)
Greek0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.0%
−4.6 ptssince 1990
from 72.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 1.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
−34%since 1990
from 26.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(393)
Married63.5%(1,227)
Widowed2.1%(41)
Divorced14.1%(272)
Women 15+
Never married11.6%(219)
Married63.9%(1,210)
Widowed12.7%(241)
Divorced11.8%(224)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, Arizona?

Golden Valley, Arizona has about 4,515 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley, Arizona earns about $27,857 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, Arizona?

About 4.5% 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 15.3% 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 1,825 residents, a change of about 68 percent over that period.

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

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