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Golden Valley

Arizona · 8,801 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 $40,430. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,200. With a median age of 59.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Arizona median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
8,801
+95%since 2000
from 4,515 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
112 / sq mi
+95%since 2000
from 57 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.2
+30%since 2000
from 45.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K4K6K8K10K1990201020202024Golden Valley
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,430
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,857 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,317
+67%since 2000
from $13,948 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,200
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79%(6,957)
Black0.7%(66)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(1,067)
Asian0.9%(78)
Other5.3%(469)
Diversity Score41.6%(3,662)
Diversity Score
42
+94%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+72%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.3%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, Arizona?

Golden Valley, Arizona has about 8,801 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley, Arizona earns about $40,430 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 $89,200, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, Arizona?

About 5.3% 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 18.3% 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 6,111 residents, a change of about 227 percent over that period.

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

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