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Golden

Colorado · 20,399 residents · 9.634 sq mi
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Golden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,338. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $541,400. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,399
+19%since 2000
from 17,159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,117 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,781 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+4%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,338
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,115 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,810
+73%since 2000
from $25,257 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$541,400
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $183,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,495
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $649 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.9%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
44.1% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+80%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(16,372)
Black1.3%(258)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(1,970)
Asian3.8%(767)
Other1.9%(379)
Diversity Score37.6%(7,664)
Diversity Score
38
+52%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
41.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden, Colorado?

Golden, Colorado has about 20,399 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden, Colorado?

The typical household in Golden, Colorado earns about $80,338 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 $541,400, and the typical rent is about $1,495 a month.

How educated are people in Golden, Colorado?

About 54.6% 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 13.1% 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 7,261 residents, a change of about 55 percent over that period.

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