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Golden Valley

Nevada · 1,139 residents · 3.614 sq mi
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Golden Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,456. Population has declined 4% since 2023. Median home value is $498,800. With a median age of 61.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,139
−4%since 2023
from 1,184 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
315 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 328 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.8
−3%since 2023
from 63.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
7891K2K2K2K201020202024Golden Valley
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,456
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $102,757 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$51,306
+4%since 2023
from $49,137 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+10%since 2023
from 0.397 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$498,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $514,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
98.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
1.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.3
+7%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
20
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(902)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(215)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.4%(64)
Diversity Score48%(568)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(837)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(258)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(42)
Diversity Score50.9%(580)
Diversity Score
51
+6%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+10%since 2023
from 26.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
Female
52.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
Foreign born
9.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, Nevada?

Golden Valley, Nevada has about 1,139 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golden Valley, Nevada?

The typical household in Golden Valley, Nevada earns about $93,456 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Valley, Nevada expensive?

In Golden Valley, Nevada, the median home is worth about $498,800.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, Nevada?

About 29.0% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Valley, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Valley, Nevada?

About 10.2% of people in Golden Valley, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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