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Golva

North Dakota · 84 residents · 0.32 sq mi
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Golva has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,984. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $117,000. Households here earn about 48% less than the North Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
84
−21%since 2000
from 106 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
263 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 331 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−6%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5475961171381990201020202024Golva
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,984
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,590
+47%since 2000
from $18,081 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction34.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing11.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$117,000
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+150%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.7%(7)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
93.3%
+26.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golva, North Dakota?

Golva, North Dakota has about 84 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golva, North Dakota earns about $33,984 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 $117,000, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Golva, North Dakota?

About 20.5% 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 8.0% 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 31 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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