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Golden Valley

Nevada · 1,580 residents · 3.614 sq mi
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Golden Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,341. Population has grown 22% since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $442,300. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,580
+22%since 2019
from 1,295 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
437 / sq mi
+22%since 2019
from 358 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.6
−11%since 2019
from 60.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7891K2K2K2K201020202024Golden Valley
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,341
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $85,272 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,456
−11%since 2019
from $44,209 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$442,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $347,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 96.5% in 2019
3.8% rent
Afford Score
5.2
+27%since 2019
from 4.1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.6%(862)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21%(272)
Asian3%(39)
Other9.4%(122)
Diversity Score62.9%(814)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(1,196)
Black1.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(223)
Asian2%(31)
Other12.3%(194)
Diversity Score56.5%(892)
Diversity Score
56
−10%since 2019
from 63 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 91.5% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 3.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−37%since 2019
from 37.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2019
from 90.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2019
from 32.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 44.7% in 2019
Female
57.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 55.3% in 2019
Foreign born
2.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley, Nevada?

Golden Valley, Nevada has about 1,580 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Golden Valley, Nevada earns about $85,341 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 $442,300.

How educated are people in Golden Valley, Nevada?

About 18.6% 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 14.3% of people in Golden Valley, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

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