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Golden Valley

North Dakota · 182 residents · 0.748 sq mi
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Golden Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,900. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
182
−1%since 2000
from 183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+6%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1641972292612941990201020202024Golden Valley
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,457
+52%since 2000
from $14,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing21.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade21.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance15.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information2.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,900
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$320
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $233 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.0%
−62.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+93%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(174)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other2.1%(4)
Diversity Score11.6%(21)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+18.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% 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
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.1%
−55.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, North Dakota?

Golden Valley, North Dakota has about 182 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden Valley, North Dakota?

The typical household in Golden Valley, North Dakota earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Valley, North Dakota expensive?

In Golden Valley, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $43,900, and the typical rent is about $320 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, North Dakota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Golden Valley, North Dakota?

About 15.5% of people in Golden Valley, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Valley, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Valley, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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