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Golden

Missouri · 275 residents · 5.328 sq mi
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Population has fallen 34% since 2019, a loss of 140 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $131,700. With a median age of 62.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−34%since 2019
from 415 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
52 / sq mi
−34%since 2019
from 78 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
62.8
+1%since 2019
from 62.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
188324460596732201020202024Golden
2024233
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$55,535
Unchangedsince 2019
from $55,797 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2019
from 29.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $120,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
7.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(12)
Diversity Score7%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(11)
Diversity Score
4
−45%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 94.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 16.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
80.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2019
from 84.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
75.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 73.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 66.3% in 2019
Female
35.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 33.7% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden, Missouri?

Golden, Missouri has about 275 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Golden, Missouri expensive?

In Golden, Missouri, the median home is worth about $131,700.

How educated are people in Golden, Missouri?

About 48.1% 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 5.3% 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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