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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Golden Valley

Minnesota · 20,281 residents · 10.202 sq mi
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Golden Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $62,063. Population has declined 3% since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $158,200. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 32% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

20,281
−3%since 1990
from 20,971 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,988 / sq mi
−3%since 1990
from 2,056 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
42.7
+10%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$62,063
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $46,212 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$34,094
+48%since 1990
from $23,105 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$158,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $109,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$669
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $522 in 1990
US average: $602
81.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 80.7% in 1990
18.5% rent
2.5
+8%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(19,968)
Black2.8%(577)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(170)
Asian1.5%(319)
Diversity Score13.4%(2,800)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(18,236)
Black3.6%(720)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(357)
Asian2.9%(581)
Diversity Score19.7%(3,987)
20
+47%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.7%
+4.7 ptssince 1990
from 42.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
94.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 92.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
17.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 14.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.0 min
−46%since 1990
from 20.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, Minnesota?

Golden Valley, Minnesota has about 20,281 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley, Minnesota earns about $62,063 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 $158,200, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, Minnesota?

About 46.7% 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 3.0% of people in Golden Valley, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Valley, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Valley, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 690 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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