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Golden Beach

Florida · 961 residents · 0.326 sq mi
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Golden Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 80% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $2,000,001. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents. Households here earn about 333% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
80% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
961
+5%since 2000
from 919 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,948 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 2,819 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+12%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4886177468751K1990201020202024Golden Beach
2024691
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,686 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$124,931
+71%since 2000
from $73,053 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services23.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing12.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$2,000,001
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $737,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $1,813 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 93.6% in 2000
8.0% rent
Afford Score
8.0
+48%since 2000
from 5.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(608)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.8%(325)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.2%(550)
Diversity Score
57
+23%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
79.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
42.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+54%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2011
from 44.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
46.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.1%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Beach, Florida?

Golden Beach, Florida has about 961 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Beach, Florida earns about $250,001 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, and the typical rent is about $2,000 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Beach, Florida?

About 79.9% 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 5.1% of people in Golden Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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