Golden, CO Demographics
What is the population of Golden?
There are 20,467 residents in Golden, with a median age of 35. Of this, 58.96% are males and 41.04% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.11% of the resident pool in Golden, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.22%. Additionally, 2.67% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,254 people in Golden currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 20,467 | 0.0% |
| Male Population | 12,068 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 8,399 | -1.3% |
Male Population 58.96%
Female Population 41.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 35 | -0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 18,853 | 0.2% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,068 | 11.5% |
| Not Citizen | 546 | -21.4% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.11%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.22%
Not Citizen 2.67%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 208 | -12.6% |
| Moved from Same County | 2,292 | 1.2% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,788 | 3.5% |
| Moved from Different State | 1,870 | 9.4% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,254 | -1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.02%
Moved from Same County 11.23%
Moved from Same State 8.76%
Moved from Different State 9.16%
Same House as Last Year 69.83%
What are the employment statistics in Golden?
White-collar workers make up 88.67% of the working population in Golden, while blue-collar employees account for 11.33%. There are also 2,780 entrepreneurs in Golden (13.12% of the workforce); 12,022 workers employed in private companies (56.74%); and 3,906 people working in governmental institutions (18.43%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 18,788 | 98.7% |
| Blue Collar | 2,400 | 104.8% |
White Collar 88.67%
Blue Collar 11.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,780 | 121.5% |
| Private Companies | 12,022 | 97.5% |
| Governmental Workers | 3,906 | 89.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 2,480 | 102.5% |
Self Employees 13.12%
Private Companies 56.74%
Governmental Workers 18.43%
Not for Profit Companies 11.7%
How many households are there in Golden?
There are a total of 7,782 households in Golden, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 53.02% of these Golden households, while non-family units account for the remaining 46.98%. Additionally, 24.54% of households have children and 75.46% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 7,782 | 0.4% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -13.4% |
| Family Households | 4,126 | -3.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 3,656 | 5.2% |
Family Households 53.02%
Non-Family Households 46.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 1,910 | -5.8% |
| Households without Children | 5,872 | 2.7% |
Households with Children 24.54%
Households without Children 75.46%
What are the median and average incomes in Golden?
The average annual household income in Golden is $146,930, while the median household income sits at $95,913 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $111,272, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $119,773. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,958 and $81,500, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $146,930 | 9.4% |
| Median Household Income | $95,913 | 5.4% |
| People below Poverty Level | 2,357 | 27.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 15,786 | -1.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Golden?
There are 8,108 housing units in Golden, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1986. Of the 7,782 occupied housing units in Golden, 58.78% are owner-occupied, while 41.22% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.3% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $861,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,749 per month in Golden.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 8,108 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1986 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 614 | 13.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 156 | -35.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 471 | -15.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 872 | -3.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,487 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 781 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,541 | -3.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,373 | 9.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 664 | 0.5% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 149 | 136.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 7,782 | 0.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 4,574 | 1.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,208 | -1.2% |
Owner Occupied 58.78%
Renter Occupied 41.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 2,621 | -3.1% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,953 | 8.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $861,800 | 12.2% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $660,200 | 20.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,749 | 4.5% |
With Mortgage 57.3%
Without Mortgage 42.7%
What is the level of education in Golden?
Approximately 21.13% of the population in Golden holds a high school degree (that's 3,630 residents), while 25.87% have attained a college certificate (4,445 locals) and 24.66% have a bachelor's degree (4,236 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 125 | 8.7% |
| Some High School | 3,630 | -18.0% |
| Some College | 4,445 | 63.3% |
| Associate Degree | 700 | -0.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,236 | 8.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,043 | 3.1% |
No High School 0.73%
Some High School 21.13%
Some College 25.87%
Associate Degree 4.07%
Bachelor's Degree 24.66%
Graduate Degree 23.53%
What is the marital status of Golden residents?
A total of 8,251 people in Golden have never been married (which represents 45.79% of the total population), while 7,165 of them are wedded (39.76%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 160 (0.89%) and 2,023 (11.23%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,251 | 8.2% |
| Married | 7,165 | -4.8% |
| Separated | 160 | -38.2% |
| Widowed | 582 | -22.4% |
| Divorced | 2,023 | 9.1% |
Never Married 45.79%
Married 39.76%
Separated 0.89%
Widowed 3.23%
Divorced 11.23%
What are the most common means of transportation in Golden?
The top three means of transportation people in Golden use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 6,236 residents commute by car, 697 prefer going to work by walking and 235 by bicycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,236 | -2.7% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 33 | -43.1% |
| Railroad | 14 | -71.4% |
| Bicycle | 235 | 21.8% |
| Walk | 697 | -3.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Golden by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.