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Golden Beach

Maryland · 3,830 residents · 3.791 sq mi
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Golden Beach is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,194. Population has grown 44% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $382,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 28% more than the Maryland median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,830
+44%since 2000
from 2,665 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,010 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
+2%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Golden Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,194
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,697 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,511
+152%since 2000
from $21,625 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
81.0%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+33%since 2010
from 0.298 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$382,700
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
3.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+30%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,511)
Black2.4%(63)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(18)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.4%(250)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(3,417)
Black4%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(212)
Diversity Score24.9%(954)
Diversity Score
25
+165%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 37.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
72.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.2%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
48.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−92.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2017
from 85.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Beach, Maryland?

Golden Beach, Maryland has about 3,830 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Beach, Maryland earns about $133,194 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Beach, Maryland expensive?

In Golden Beach, Maryland, the median home is worth about $382,700.

How educated are people in Golden Beach, Maryland?

About 28.7% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Beach, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Beach, Maryland?

About 2.7% of people in Golden Beach, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Beach, Maryland grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Beach, Maryland has grown since 1990. The population has added about 886 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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