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Golden Hills

California · 8,656 residents · 10.914 sq mi
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Golden Hills has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,058. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $259,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,656
+16%since 2000
from 7,434 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
793 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+12%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,058
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,047 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,928
+29%since 2000
from $19,333 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,400
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$840
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
54.6%
−17.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+85%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(6,387)
Black1.4%(118)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(1,674)
Asian1.3%(114)
Other3.4%(296)
Diversity Score50.9%(4,409)
Diversity Score
51
+25%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Hills, California?

Golden Hills, California has about 8,656 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Hills, California earns about $54,058 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 $259,400, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Hills, California?

About 19.6% 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 20.6% 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 3,002 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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

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