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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Golden Valley County

North Dakota · 1,924 residents · 1,000.885 sq mi
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Golden Valley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,967. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $42,000. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,924
−9%since 1990
from 2,108 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+15%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Golden Valley County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,967
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,281 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,173
+53%since 1990
from $9,290 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$323
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $264 in 1990
US average: $602
78.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
21.9% rent
1.4
−11%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,090)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(8)
Diversity Score2.1%(45)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,870)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score2.9%(55)
3
+36%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.8%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
87.4%
+12.8 ptssince 1990
from 74.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
−54%since 1990
from 26.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golden Valley County, North Dakota?

Golden Valley County, North Dakota has about 1,924 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Golden Valley County, North Dakota?

The typical household in Golden Valley County, North Dakota earns about $29,967 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golden Valley County, North Dakota expensive?

In Golden Valley County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $42,000, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Golden Valley County, North Dakota?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Golden Valley County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golden Valley County, North Dakota?

About 15.3% of people in Golden Valley County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golden Valley County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Golden Valley County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 184 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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