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Golden Beach

Florida · 1,029 residents (2025 est.) · 0.326 sq mi
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Golden Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $236,250. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 228 residents. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
691
−25%since 2000
from 919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,120 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 2,819 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.8
+29%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,029 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4886177468751K1990201020202024Golden Beach
2024691
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$236,250
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,686 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$130,264
+78%since 2000
from $73,053 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
−7%since 2010
from 0.578 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services26.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $737,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
8.5
+57%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(688)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(200)
Asian1.4%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.5%(427)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(404)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino40.4%(279)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(8)
Diversity Score61.9%(428)
Diversity Score
62
+33%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
74.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
38.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
30.1%
+21.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
51.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2012
from 9.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.2%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2017
from 85.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2016
from 43.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
48.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2016
from 29.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Beach, Florida?

Golden Beach, Florida has about 691 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Golden Beach, Florida earns about $236,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Beach, Florida expensive?

In Golden Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $2,000,001.

How educated are people in Golden Beach, Florida?

About 74.2% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Beach, Florida?

About 7.1% of people in Golden Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Beach, Florida has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 105 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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