Golden township is located in Oceana County Michigan. Golden township has a 2024 population of 1,692. Golden township is currently growing at a rate of 0.42% annually and its population has increased by 1.74% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,663 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden township is $66,317 with a poverty rate of 6.28%. The median age in Golden township is 57.5 years: 56.1 years for males, and 57.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,566 | 91.79% |
| Two or more races | 71 | 4.16% |
| Other race | 57 | 3.34% |
| Native American | 12 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 796 | 2.14 | 89.6 | 10.4 |
| Married | 416 | 2.42 | 89.7 | 10.3 |
| Non Family | 244 | 1.06 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Male | 86 | 2.95 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 50 | 3.62 | 88 | 12 |
2.53
Average Family Size
2.14
Average Household Size
89.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 47 | 3.33% |
| Associates Degree | 208 | 14.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 220 | 15.57% |
| Graduate Degree | 77 | 5.45% |
| High School Graduate | 499 | 35.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48 | 3.4% |
| Some College | 314 | 22.22% |
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
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,224 | 1,162 | 271 |
| Hispanic | 142 | 109 | 22 |
| Other Race | 42 | 22 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 12 | 0 |
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 white people with a rate of 22.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,000 | $0 | $34,063 |
| Graduate Degree | $29,773 | $30,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,797 | $33,906 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,063 | $39,063 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,673 | $33,640 | $33,697 |
| Some College | $37,708 | $34,250 | $46,250 |
$33,673
Average Earnings
$33,640
Average Male
$33,697
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.37% of Golden township residents speak only English, while 10.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,371 | 106 | 7.73% |
| Hispanic | 259 | 1 | 0.39% |
6.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
6%
Male Poverty Rate
6.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden township is White, with 7.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden township is Hispanic, with 0.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 9.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.32% |
| Some College | 5.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 3.34% |
| Female Employed | 1.03% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $73,638 |
| Households | $63,145 | $66,317 |
| Married Families | $77,054 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $44,407 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.6%
Male Marriage Rate
62.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
193
Number of Veterans
174
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 91 |
| Second Gulf War | 46 |
| First Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 76 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 189 | 13.78% |
| Other Race | 4 | 8.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.3%
Employment Rate
13.3%
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
75.85%
Born in Golden township
97.25%
Native Born
2.75%
Foreign Born
1.35%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
97.25% of Golden township residents were born in the United States, with 75.85% having been born in Michigan. 1.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,727 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2028 | 1,720 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2027 | 1,713 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2026 | 1,706 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2025 | 1,699 | 7 | 0.41% |
| 2024 | 1,692 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2023 | 1,685 | 7 | 0.42% |
| 2022 | 1,678 | 5 | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 1,673 | 10 | 0.6% |
| 2020 | 1,663 | -88 | -5.03% |
| 2019 | 1,751 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2018 | 1,750 | 10 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 1,740 | 8 | 0.46% |
| 2016 | 1,732 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 1,732 | -2 | -0.12% |
| 2014 | 1,734 | 16 | 0.93% |
| 2013 | 1,718 | 0 | 0% |
| 2012 | 1,718 | -10 | -0.58% |
| 2011 | 1,728 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 1,731 | 0 | 0% |