Golden, Colorado Population 2022
Golden is a city located in Jefferson County Colorado. Golden has a 2020 population of 20,740. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Golden is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually but its population has increased by 9.45% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,950 in 2010.
The average household income in Golden is $101,018 with a poverty rate of 15.76%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,386 per month, and the median house value is $522,200. The median age in Golden is 33.5 years, 30.9 years for males, and 38 years for females.
Golden Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goldenwas:
- White: 92.38%
- Asian: 2.58%
- Two or more races: 1.93%
- Black or African American: 1.78%
- Other race: 0.84%
- Native American: 0.50%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,116 | 92.38% |
| Asian | 533 | 2.58% |
| Two or More Races | 399 | 1.93% |
| Black or African American | 368 | 1.78% |
| Some Other Race | 173 | 0.84% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 104 | 0.50% |
Golden Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,618 | 2.32 | 58.5 |
| Non Family | 3,683 | 1.71 | 37.7 |
| Married | 3,145 | 2.89 | 81.7 |
| Female | 619 | 2.98 | 58 |
| Male | 171 | 2.47 | 77.8 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.32
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 137 | 1.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 554 | 4.22% |
| High School Graduate | 2,216 | 16.87% |
| Some College | 2,021 | 15.39% |
| Associates Degree | 815 | 6.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,062 | 30.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,330 | 25.35% |
Golden Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,470 | 11,110 | 6,740 |
| Hispanic | 917 | 618 | 188 |
| Asian | 261 | 261 | 240 |
| Black | 258 | 244 | 97 |
| 2+ Races | 155 | 155 | 105 |
| Other Race | 102 | 30 | 22 |
| Native American | 80 | 69 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 91.95%.
$45,336
Average Earnings
$48,170
Average Male
$42,334
Average Female
Golden Language by Age
Golden Language
91.12% of Golden residents speak only English, while 8.88% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.26% of the population.
Golden Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,586 | 2,225 | 14.28% |
| Asian | 486 | 210 | 43.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,090 | 156 | 14.31% |
| Multiple | 359 | 120 | 33.43% |
| Black | 138 | 69 | 50.00% |
| Other | 18 | NaN% |
15.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.95%
Male Poverty Rate
13.08%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Golden
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden is Black, with 50.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden is Hispanic, with 14.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.40%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.75%.
Golden Marital Status
Marriage Rates
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Golden Married by Age and Sex
Golden Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Golden Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 817 | 5.03% |
| Black | 46 | 14.37% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 1.89% |
Golden Veterans by Education
16.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
60.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
35.22%
Born in Golden
92.70%
Native Born
7.30%
Foreign Born
4.49%
Non Citizen
2.81%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.70% of Golden residents were born in the United States, with 35.22% having been born in Colorado. 4.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 20,740 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 20,749 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 20,758 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2019 | 20,767 | -9 | -0.04% |
| 2018 | 20,776 | -252 | -1.20% |
| 2017 | 21,028 | 540 | 2.64% |
| 2016 | 20,488 | 100 | 0.49% |
| 2015 | 20,388 | 275 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 20,113 | 455 | 2.31% |
| 2013 | 19,658 | 98 | 0.50% |
| 2012 | 19,560 | 176 | 0.91% |
| 2011 | 19,384 | 434 | 2.29% |
| 2010 | 18,950 | 1,791 | 1.00% |
| 2000 | 17,159 | 4,043 | 2.72% |
| 1990 | 13,116 | 879 | 0.70% |
| 1980 | 12,237 | 2,420 | 2.23% |
| 1970 | 9,817 | 2,699 | 3.27% |
| 1960 | 7,118 | 1,880 | 3.11% |
| 1950 | 5,238 | 2,063 | 5.13% |
| 1940 | 3,175 | 0.00% |