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Golden Valley

Minnesota · 20,971 residents · 10.202 sq mi
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Golden Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $46,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 42% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $109,200. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 50% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

20,971
+3%vs 2000
vs 20,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,056 / sq mi
+3%vs 2000
vs 1,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 42.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$46,212
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $62,063 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$23,105
−32%vs 2000
vs $34,094 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$109,200
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $158,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$522
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $669 in 2000
US average: $450
80.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
19.3% rent
2.4
−7%vs 2000
vs 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(19,968)
Black2.8%(577)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(170)
Asian1.5%(319)
Other0.5%(107)
Diversity Score13.4%(2,800)
13
−32%vs 2000
vs 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.0%
−4.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
92.8%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 94.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
14.7%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.5 min
+87%vs 2000
vs 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Golden Valley, Minnesota?

Golden Valley, Minnesota has about 20,971 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley, Minnesota earns about $46,212 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 $109,200, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, Minnesota?

About 42.0% 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 4.3% of people in Golden Valley, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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