Golden Valley is a CDP located in Mohave County Arizona. Golden Valley has a 2024 population of 7,822. Golden Valley is currently declining at a rate of -0.5% annually and its population has decreased by -4.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,161 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden Valley is $55,046 with a poverty rate of 22.72%. The median age in Golden Valley is 62.5 years: 63.7 years for males, and 60.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden Valley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,035 | 89.05% |
| Two or more races | 514 | 6.51% |
| Native American | 228 | 2.89% |
| Other race | 88 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 16 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,861 | 2.05 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Married | 1,762 | 2.53 | 96.3 | 3.7 |
| Non Family | 1,480 | 1.23 | 93.5 | 6.5 |
| Female | 510 | 2.73 | 76.9 | 23.1 |
| Male | 109 | 2.14 | 100 | 0 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
92.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,021 | 14.37% |
| Associates Degree | 584 | 8.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 171 | 2.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 187 | 2.63% |
| High School Graduate | 2,473 | 34.81% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 461 | 6.49% |
| Some College | 2,207 | 31.07% |
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 | 6,044 | 4,712 | 345 |
| 2+ Races | 470 | 461 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 463 | 322 | 13 |
| Native American | 228 | 228 | 0 |
| Other Race | 88 | 15 | 0 |
| Asian | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 5.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $27,083 | $31,078 | $23,025 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,270 | $33,715 | $29,179 |
| Some College | $31,518 | $45,781 | $31,032 |
$30,270
Average Earnings
$33,715
Average Male
$29,179
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.57% of Golden Valley residents speak only English, while 5.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,527 | 1,067 | 16.35% |
| Hispanic | 762 | 472 | 61.94% |
| Multiple | 500 | 307 | 61.4% |
| Native | 228 | 39 | 17.11% |
| Other | 88 | 27 | 30.68% |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 100% |
22.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.19%
Male Poverty Rate
21.17%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden Valley is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden Valley is White, with 16.35% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36.71% |
| Some College | 20.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.32% |
| High School | 9.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 39.84% |
| Male Employed | 12.24% |
| Female Employed | 6.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,021 | $59,185 |
| Households | $45,427 | $55,046 |
| Married Families | $63,358 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,992 | $43,638 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,103
Number of Veterans
947
Male Veterans
156
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 384 |
| First Gulf War | 144 |
| Korea | 89 |
| Second Gulf War | 76 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 376 |
| 35 to 54 | 268 |
| 65 to 74 | 237 |
| 75+ | 201 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 877 | 13.41% |
| 2+ Races | 203 | 41.43% |
| Hispanic | 85 | 17.6% |
| Other Race | 12 | 13.64% |
| Native American | 11 | 4.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
26.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
31.8%
Labor Force Participation
29.5%
Employment Rate
7.2%
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
9.53%
Born in Golden Valley
98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
1.01%
Naturalized
98.8% of Golden Valley residents were born in the United States, with 9.53% having been born in Arizona. 0.19% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,822 | -39 | -0.5% |
| 2023 | 7,861 | -39 | -0.49% |
| 2022 | 7,900 | -14 | -0.18% |
| 2021 | 7,914 | -247 | -3.03% |
| 2020 | 8,161 | -918 | -10.11% |
| 2019 | 9,079 | 406 | 4.68% |
| 2018 | 8,673 | -21 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 8,694 | 290 | 3.45% |
| 2016 | 8,404 | -542 | -6.06% |
| 2015 | 8,946 | 784 | 9.61% |
| 2014 | 8,162 | 115 | 1.43% |
| 2013 | 8,047 | -195 | -2.37% |
| 2012 | 8,242 | -43 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 8,285 | -85 | -1.02% |
| 2010 | 8,370 | 0 | 0% |