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Golden

Missouri · 280 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 $18,750. Population has fallen 24% since 2011, a loss of 89 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $104,300. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 59% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
280
−24%vs 2011
vs 369 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
−24%vs 2011
vs 69 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
55.5
+23%vs 2011
vs 45.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$18,750
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $30,556 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,151
−17%vs 2011
vs $12,239 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−8.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.2%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
−19%vs 2011
vs 0.454 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing34.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services17.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $111,500 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−40.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.1% in 2011
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+52%vs 2011
vs 3.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(356)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(13)
Diversity Score8.5%(31)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(8)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other5.9%(16)
Diversity Score20.2%(57)
Diversity Score
20
+138%vs 2011
vs 8 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+48.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−48.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.1% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−6.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−39.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.4% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.4% in 2011
Female
48.5%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.9%
+10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden, Missouri?

Golden, Missouri has about 280 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden, Missouri?

The typical household in Golden, Missouri earns about $18,750 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 $104,300.

How educated are people in Golden, Missouri?

About 3.6% 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 40.2% of people in Golden, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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