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Golden Gate

Florida · 25,321 residents · 3.905 sq mi
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Golden Gate has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,126. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $254,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,321
+21%since 2000
from 20,951 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6,484 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 5,365 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.7
+21%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K17K22K27K32K1990201020202024Golden Gate
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,126
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,295 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,494
+22%since 2000
from $15,923 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,700
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,282
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $743 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
4.9
+113%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(10,402)
Black9.7%(2,037)
Hispanic / Latino37.1%(7,781)
Asian0.7%(147)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.9%(15,272)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.8%(4,513)
Black14.4%(3,650)
Hispanic / Latino65.4%(16,549)
Asian0.5%(136)
Other1.2%(303)
Diversity Score64.2%(16,256)
Diversity Score
64
−12%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.5%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
54.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2013
from 56.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Gate, Florida?

Golden Gate, Florida has about 25,321 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Gate, Florida earns about $52,126 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Gate, Florida expensive?

In Golden Gate, Florida, the median home is worth about $254,700, and the typical rent is about $1,282 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Gate, Florida?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Gate, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Gate, Florida?

About 14.8% of people in Golden Gate, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Gate, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Gate, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,173 residents, a change of about 79 percent over that period.

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