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Golden Beach

Maryland · 3,651 residents · 3.791 sq mi
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Golden Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $83,438. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $293,900. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,651
+37%since 2000
from 2,665 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
963 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 703 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.1
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Golden Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,438
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,697 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,168
+67%since 2000
from $21,625 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$293,900
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,793
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $942 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
90.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
9.4% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+59%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(3,127)
Black3.2%(118)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(95)
Asian0.6%(22)
Other2%(74)
Diversity Score21.1%(772)
Diversity Score
21
+125%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
46.2 min
+22%since 2000
from 37.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.2%
−26.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.9%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Beach, Maryland?

Golden Beach, Maryland has about 3,651 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Beach, Maryland earns about $83,438 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 $293,900, and the typical rent is about $1,793 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Beach, Maryland?

About 23.7% 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 1.1% 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 707 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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