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Golden Valley

Nevada · 1,556 residents · 3.614 sq mi
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Golden Valley is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $76,848. Population has declined 6% since 2011. Median home value is $346,000. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 38% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,556
−6%vs 2011
vs 1,652 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
431 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 457 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.2
+9%vs 2011
vs 46.1 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
7891K2K2K2K201020202024Golden Valley
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,848
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $79,821 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,652
−3%vs 2011
vs $51,378 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
−4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+4%vs 2011
vs 0.420 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,000
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $279,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.7%
−26.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.7% in 2011
9.7% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.6%
+7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−64.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.3% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+29%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,574)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4%(66)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score11.3%(187)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(1,325)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(128)
Asian1.6%(25)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.7%(400)
Diversity Score
26
+127%vs 2011
vs 11 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+2%vs 2011
vs 21.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 90.2% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.2% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.7%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.5% in 2011
Female
48.1%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.5% in 2011
Foreign born
4.0%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, Nevada?

Golden Valley, Nevada has about 1,556 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley, Nevada earns about $76,848 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 $346,000.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, Nevada?

About 35.9% 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 4.6% of people in Golden Valley, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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