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Golva

North Dakota · 61 residents · 0.32 sq mi
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Golva is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $73,542. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $41,700. With a median age of 51.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 57% more than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 51.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
−42%since 2000
from 106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.2
+30%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5475961171381990201020202024Golva
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,542
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,055
+88%since 2000
from $18,081 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.263
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information50%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−51.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
46.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.6
−59%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+191%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golva, North Dakota?

Golva, North Dakota has about 61 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golva, North Dakota?

The typical household in Golva, North Dakota earns about $73,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golva, North Dakota expensive?

In Golva, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $41,700.

How educated are people in Golva, North Dakota?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Golva, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golva, North Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Golva, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golva, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Golva, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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

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