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Golden Valley

Minnesota · 21,325 residents (2025 est.) · 10.202 sq mi
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Golden Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $108,772. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% 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 $431,400. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,725
+7%since 2000
from 20,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,129 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
+4%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,325 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$108,772
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,225
+100%since 2000
from $34,094 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
+14%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$431,400
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,785
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
29.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.0
+56%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(18,236)
Black3.6%(720)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(357)
Asian2.9%(581)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.7%(3,987)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(16,668)
Black6.9%(1,492)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(1,125)
Asian3.1%(682)
Other8.1%(1,758)
Diversity Score49.6%(10,766)
Diversity Score
50
+152%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+80%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.5%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2017
from 87.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, Minnesota?

Golden Valley, Minnesota has about 21,725 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden Valley, Minnesota?

The typical household in Golden Valley, Minnesota earns about $108,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Valley, Minnesota expensive?

In Golden Valley, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $431,400, and the typical rent is about $1,785 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, Minnesota?

About 60.0% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Valley, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Valley, Minnesota?

About 9.1% of people in Golden Valley, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Valley, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Valley, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 754 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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