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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Golden Hills

California · 7,434 residents · 10.914 sq mi
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Golden Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $48,047. Population has grown 31% since 1990. Median home value is $124,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,434
+31%since 1990
from 5,654 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Population density
681 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 518 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.5
+23%since 1990
from 28.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,047
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,498 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,333
+50%since 1990
from $12,911 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.8%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $117,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$505
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $498 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+5.8 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−13%since 1990
from 3.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90%(5,091)
Black2.1%(116)
Hispanic / Latino10.6%(600)
Asian1.6%(90)
Diversity Score40.5%(2,292)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(5,668)
Black1.2%(92)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(1,228)
Asian1.1%(83)
Diversity Score40.9%(3,039)
Diversity Score
41
+1%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+9.7 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 85.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 24.4 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.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Hills, California?

Golden Hills, California has about 7,434 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Golden Hills, California earns about $48,047 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 $124,300, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Hills, California?

About 19.1% 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 7.8% 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 1,780 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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