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Golden City

Missouri · 765 residents · 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 $28,750. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,300. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
765
−13%since 2000
from 884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
739 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+3%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5356307268219161990201020202024Golden City
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,793 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,236
+45%since 2000
from $11,192 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade28.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−32.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−15%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(730)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0.7%(5)
Diversity Score6.2%(48)
Diversity Score
6
−5%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden City, Missouri?

Golden City, Missouri has about 765 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden City, Missouri earns about $28,750 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 $44,300, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Golden City, Missouri?

About 6.3% 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 27.1% 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 10 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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