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Golden City

Missouri · 659 residents (2025 est.) · 1.035 sq mi
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Golden City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 176 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,300. With a median age of 46.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% 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
708
−20%since 2000
from 884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
684 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.9
+25%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:659 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5356307268219161990201020202024Golden City
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,793 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,970
+123%since 2000
from $11,192 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
+2%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$781
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
28.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
61
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(835)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(19)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(625)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(59)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(24)
Diversity Score26.6%(188)
Diversity Score
27
+306%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−76.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.9%
+27.7 ptssince 2017
from 52.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden City, Missouri?

Golden City, Missouri has about 708 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden City, Missouri?

The typical household in Golden City, Missouri earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden City, Missouri expensive?

In Golden City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $781 a month.

How educated are people in Golden City, Missouri?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Golden City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden City, Missouri?

About 18.9% of people in Golden City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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