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Golden Valley

Nevada · 1,139 residents · 3.61 sq mi
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Golden Valley is home to 1,139 people in Nevada. At a median age of 61.8, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 98% of the housing stock. That puts it in the top 9% of US cities for household income. 100% were living in the same home a year earlier. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

1,139
−4%since 2023
from 1,184 in 2023
2010 – 2024
315 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 328 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
61.8
−3%since 2023
from 63.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.61 sq mi
Population, 20102024
7891K2K2K2K201020202024Golden Valley
20241K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.5%(74)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140.7%(8)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.8%(89)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(38)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 346.2%(71)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.1%(172)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.7%(53)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(167)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7426.2%(298)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.9%(135)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(34)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$93,456
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $102,757 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
10.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$498,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $514,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
98.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.7% in 2023
1.9% rent
10.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.69 people
+4%since 2023
from 2.58 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
19.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.3
+7%since 2023
from 5.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(902)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino18.2%(215)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other5.4%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(837)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(258)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(42)
51
+6%since 2023
from 48 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Salvadoran14.8%(169)
Mexican2%(23)
Ancestry
Irish23.4%(266)
German21.5%(245)
English16.9%(193)
Danish7.2%(82)
Portuguese5.8%(66)
Scottish5.8%(66)
Czech3.6%(41)
Italian3.3%(38)
Swedish2.9%(33)
American2.5%(29)
Austrian1.8%(21)
Canadian1.8%(20)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
French0.9%(10)
Welsh0.5%(6)
Section 05

Education

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%
10.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.7 min
+10%since 2023
from 26.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
85.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
5.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
40.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
77.0%
US average: 74.6%
0.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
52.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 52.0% in 2023
9.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
24.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
99.7%
US average: 87.7%
82.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
17.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.8%(159)
Married60.4%(322)
Widowed0.6%(3)
Divorced9.2%(49)
Women 15+
Never married19.7%(103)
Married55.5%(291)
Widowed17.9%(94)
Divorced6.9%(36)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

24.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
45.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.5%
US average: 13.8%
41.3%
US average: 18.4%
8.1%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.1%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
51.1%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
43.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era74.2%(49)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 66 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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

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