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Golden Valley

Minnesota · 22,552 residents · 10.202 sq mi
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Golden Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $97,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $329,400. Households here earn about 33% more than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
22,552
+11%since 2000
from 20,281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,211 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.2
−1%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K21K21K22K23K1990201020202024Golden Valley
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,783
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,309
+65%since 2000
from $34,094 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$329,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $158,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,362
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $669 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.5%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
30.5% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+32%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(18,036)
Black6.7%(1,512)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(856)
Asian3.8%(849)
Other4.3%(976)
Diversity Score41.5%(9,364)
Diversity Score
42
+111%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 94.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+109%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.9%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, Minnesota?

Golden Valley, Minnesota has about 22,552 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley, Minnesota earns about $97,783 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 $329,400, and the typical rent is about $1,362 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, Minnesota?

About 59.6% 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 6.4% 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 1,581 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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