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Golden

County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
9.634
State:
Colorado

Golden is a city located in Jefferson County, Colorado. Golden has a 2025 population of 20,140. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Golden is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,394 in 2020.

The average household income in Golden is $146,930 with a poverty rate of 12.95%.The median age in Golden is 35.1 years: 31.6 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.

20.1K
Total Population
2,090
Density (mi²)
-51 -0.25%
Growth

Golden Population

Golden Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Golden includes 84.68% White, 4.12% Asian, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White17,33184.68%
Two or more races1,5547.59%
Asian8444.12%
Black or African American3241.58%
Other race2941.44%
Native American1060.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander140.07%

Golden Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Golden's average per capita income is $64,814. Household income levels show a median of $95,913. The poverty rate stands at 12.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$177,745-
Families$144,074$183,301
Households$95,913$146,930
Non Families$66,577$90,767

$64,814

Average Income

$95,913

Median Household Income

12.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)