Golden

County:: Jefferson County
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.

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

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	17,331	84.68%
Two or more races	1,554	7.59%
Asian	844	4.12%
Black or African American	324	1.58%
Other race	294	1.44%
Native American	106	0.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	14	0.07%

Golden Marital Status

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