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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Golden

Colorado · 17,159 residents · 9.634 sq mi
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Golden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,115. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $183,800.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 35.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,159
+31%since 1990
from 13,138 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.8
+4%since 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.7%(977)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 95.5%(945)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.3%(905)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.7%(1,664)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 2411.1%(1,899)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3416%(2,749)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4417.4%(2,983)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5413.9%(2,383)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 647.5%(1,289)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.5%(773)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 842.8%(473)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.7%(119)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,115
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,099 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,257
+69%since 1990
from $14,969 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $416 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
61.6%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 56.7% in 1990
38.4% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94%(12,351)
Black0.7%(97)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(610)
Asian2.7%(352)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87%(14,922)
Black0.9%(154)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(1,130)
Asian3%(509)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.4%(907)
Spaniard0.5%(101)
Guatemalan0.2%(43)
Chilean0.2%(41)
Colombian0.1%(25)
Puerto Rican0.1%(24)
Argentine0.1%(24)
Honduran0.1%(22)
Cuban0.1%(20)
Ecuadorian0.1%(11)
+ 2 more hispanic origin groups with data
Asian origin
Chinese0.6%(131)
Filipino0.4%(78)
Vietnamese0.4%(74)
Korean0.3%(55)
Pakistani0.2%(49)
Asian Indian0.2%(39)
Japanese0.2%(32)
Indonesian0.1%(23)
Cambodian0.1%(21)
Thai0.1%(18)
Nepalese0.1%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0%(10)
Ancestry
German19.6%(3,995)
English15.9%(3,245)
Irish12.3%(2,520)
Italian5.9%(1,210)
French3.1%(623)
American2.8%(575)
Norwegian2.6%(526)
Polish2.3%(474)
Dutch2.2%(455)
Scottish2.1%(438)
Swedish1.9%(394)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(305)
+ 31 more ancestry groups with data
Russian1.5%(303)
Swiss1.2%(244)
Czech1%(205)
Welsh0.8%(158)
Austrian0.6%(123)
British0.5%(100)
Slovak0.5%(95)
Greek0.4%(89)
Lithuanian0.4%(83)
Arab0.4%(81)
Finnish0.3%(56)
Hungarian0.3%(53)
Danish0.2%(48)
Ukrainian0.2%(40)
Brazilian0.2%(34)
Canadian0.2%(34)
Lebanese0.1%(28)
Israeli0.1%(26)
Australian0.1%(24)
Iranian0.1%(23)
Syrian0.1%(20)
Latvian0.1%(19)
Portuguese0.1%(16)
Armenian0.1%(15)
Palestinian0.1%(13)
Croatian0.1%(13)
Jordanian0%(10)
Slovene0%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 33.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
92.4%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 88.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
18.0%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−28%since 1990
from 22.3 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.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married40.8%(3,185)
Married47.1%(3,672)
Widowed1.1%(85)
Divorced11%(858)
Women 15+
Never married28.1%(1,819)
Married53.3%(3,451)
Widowed6.2%(399)
Divorced12.5%(808)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden, Colorado?

Golden, Colorado has about 17,159 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Golden, Colorado?

The typical household in Golden, Colorado earns about $49,115 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 $183,800, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in Golden, Colorado?

About 46.3% 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 11.3% of people in Golden, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,021 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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