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Golden Hills

California · 9,891 residents · 10.914 sq mi
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Golden Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,669. Population has grown 33% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $410,300. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,891
+33%since 2000
from 7,434 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
906 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
+8%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K7K8K9K11K1990201020202024Golden Hills
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,669
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,047 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,110
+123%since 2000
from $19,333 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−4%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,300
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,377
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+66%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(5,668)
Black1.2%(92)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,228)
Asian1.1%(83)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.9%(3,039)
2024
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(6,149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(2,998)
Asian1.6%(157)
Other5.9%(587)
Diversity Score64.7%(6,403)
Diversity Score
65
+58%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+36%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
3.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.3%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 11.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.6%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 80.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2016
from 84.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 14.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Hills, California?

Golden Hills, California has about 9,891 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden Hills, California?

The typical household in Golden Hills, California earns about $95,669 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Hills, California expensive?

In Golden Hills, California, the median home is worth about $410,300, and the typical rent is about $1,377 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Hills, California?

About 30.0% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Hills, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Hills, California?

About 17.6% of people in Golden Hills, California live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Hills, California grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Hills, California has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,237 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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