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Golden City

Missouri · 656 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 $40,000. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 228 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,800. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
656
−26%since 2000
from 884 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
634 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.9
+17%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5356307268219161990201020202024Golden City
2024708
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,793 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,362
+82%since 2000
from $11,192 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade29.7%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,800
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−34%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(561)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.2%(80)
Diversity Score36.2%(237)
Diversity Score
36
+452%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+19%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.5%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden City, Missouri?

Golden City, Missouri has about 656 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden City, Missouri earns about $40,000 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 $47,800, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Golden City, Missouri?

About 9.6% 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 25.4% 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 119 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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