Golden is a city located in Boulder County, Gilpin County, and Jefferson County Colorado. Golden has a 2024 population of 20,533. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Golden is currently growing at a rate of 0.18% annually and its population has increased by 0.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,387 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden is $134,312 with a poverty rate of 10.29%. The median age in Golden is 35.2 years: 31.6 years for males, and 39.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden was:
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,748 | 2.31 | 58.1 | 41.9 |
| Non Family | 3,474 | 1.58 | 42.3 | 57.7 |
| Married | 3,299 | 2.96 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Female | 691 | 2.85 | 68.2 | 31.8 |
| Male | 284 | 2.44 | 76.1 | 23.9 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
58.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 80.3%.
All
Male
Female
$61,138
Average Earnings
$67,377
Average Male
$54,434
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.74% of Golden residents speak only English, while 7.26% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.75% of the population.
rate
10.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.73%
Male Poverty Rate
7.2%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden is Asian, with 31.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden is Hispanic, with 4.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.95%.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.2%
Male Marriage Rate
47.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.9%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
36.97%
Born in Golden
93.84%
Native Born
6.16%
Foreign Born
3.4%
Non Citizen
2.76%
Naturalized
93.84% of Golden residents were born in the United States, with 36.97% having been born in Colorado. 3.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 20,715 | 36 | 0.17% |
| 2028 | 20,679 | 37 | 0.18% |
| 2027 | 20,642 | 36 | 0.17% |
| 2026 | 20,606 | 37 | 0.18% |
| 2025 | 20,569 | 36 | 0.18% |
| 2024 | 20,533 | 37 | 0.18% |
| 2023 | 20,496 | 36 | 0.18% |
| 2022 | 20,460 | -252 | -1.22% |
| 2021 | 20,712 | 325 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 20,387 | -47 | -0.23% |
| 2019 | 20,434 | -21 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 20,455 | -226 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 20,681 | 585 | 2.91% |
| 2016 | 20,096 | 194 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 19,902 | 188 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 19,714 | 272 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 19,442 | 116 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 19,326 | 58 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 19,268 | 361 | 1.91% |
| 2010 | 18,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,159 | 4,043 | 30.82% |
| 1990 | 13,116 | 879 | 7.18% |
| 1980 | 12,237 | 2,420 | 24.65% |
| 1970 | 9,817 | 2,699 | 37.92% |
| 1960 | 7,118 | 1,880 | 35.89% |
| 1950 | 5,238 | 2,063 | 64.98% |
| 1940 | 3,175 | -17,540 | -84.67% |