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Golden Valley

North Dakota · 191 residents · 0.748 sq mi
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Golden Valley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $105,900. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 256%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
+4%since 2000
from 183 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
255 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1641972292612941990201020202024Golden Valley
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,031
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,293
+179%since 2000
from $14,783 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$105,900
+256%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
15.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+155%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(4)
Asian1%(2)
Other0.5%(1)
Diversity Score9.1%(17)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+92%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
Female
54.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, North Dakota?

Golden Valley, North Dakota has about 191 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley, North Dakota earns about $57,031 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 $105,900.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, North Dakota?

About 18.6% 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 2.8% 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 52 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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