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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Golden

Colorado · 13,138 residents · 9.634 sq mi
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Golden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $29,099. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 4,021 residents. 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $93,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,138
−23%vs 2000
vs 17,159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,364 / sq mi
−23%vs 2000
vs 1,781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.5
−4%vs 2000
vs 32.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$29,099
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,115 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$14,969
−41%vs 2000
vs $25,257 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.5%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$93,900
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $183,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$416
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $649 in 2000
US average: $450
56.7%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 61.6% in 2000
43.3% rent
3.2
−14%vs 2000
vs 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(14,922)
Black0.9%(154)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,130)
Asian3%(509)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(4,235)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(12,351)
Black0.7%(97)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(610)
Asian2.7%(352)
Other2.6%(338)
Diversity Score23.7%(3,114)
24
−4%vs 2000
vs 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

33.4%
−12.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
88.1%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 92.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.3%
−3.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+40%vs 2000
vs 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden, Colorado?

Golden, Colorado has about 13,138 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Golden, Colorado?

The typical household in Golden, Colorado earns about $29,099 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden, Colorado expensive?

In Golden, Colorado, the median home is worth about $93,900, and the typical rent is about $416 a month.

How educated are people in Golden, Colorado?

About 33.4% of adults age 25 and over in Golden, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden, Colorado?

About 11.5% of people in Golden, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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

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