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Missouri · 233 residents · 5.328 sq mi
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Golden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,488. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 44 residents. Median home value is $209,000. With a median age of 58.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
233
−16%since 2023
from 277 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 52 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
58.1
−1%since 2023
from 58.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
188324460596732201020202024Golden
2024233
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,488
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $44,091 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,446
+8%since 2023
from $56,194 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 32.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+2%since 2023
from 0.492 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information41.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $208,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
77.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 83.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
−5%since 2023
from 4.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
90
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(225)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.8%(52)
Diversity Score38.1%(106)
2024
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.2%(54)
Diversity Score44.5%(104)
Diversity Score
45
+17%since 2023
from 38 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+1%since 2023
from 26.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 25.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
Female
65.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 59.2% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden, Missouri?

Golden, Missouri has about 233 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden, Missouri?

The typical household in Golden, Missouri earns about $46,488 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden, Missouri expensive?

In Golden, Missouri, the median home is worth about $209,000.

How educated are people in Golden, Missouri?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Golden, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden, Missouri?

About 6.9% of people in Golden, Missouri 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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