Gold River is a CDP located in Sacramento County California. Gold River has a 2024 population of 7,910. Gold River is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by -0.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,930 in 2020.
The average household income in Gold River is $193,739 with a poverty rate of 1.98%. The median age in Gold River is 53.8 years: 56.4 years for males, and 51.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gold River was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,551 | 72.46% |
| Asian | 1,127 | 14.71% |
| Two or more races | 576 | 7.52% |
| Other race | 200 | 2.61% |
| Black or African American | 178 | 2.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.38% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,467 | 2.21 | 87 | 13 |
| Married | 2,128 | 2.7 | 89.8 | 10.2 |
| Non Family | 1,013 | 1.15 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Female | 206 | 2.13 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Male | 120 | 2.64 | 65 | 35 |
2.64
Average Family Size
2.21
Average Household Size
87.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 0.47% |
| Associates Degree | 506 | 8.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,228 | 36.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,772 | 28.68% |
| High School Graduate | 472 | 7.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 91 | 1.47% |
| Some College | 1,080 | 17.48% |
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 | 4,422 | 4,414 | 2,770 |
| Asian | 945 | 945 | 785 |
| Hispanic | 521 | 447 | 280 |
| 2+ Races | 347 | 338 | 216 |
| Other Race | 158 | 124 | 97 |
| Black | 132 | 132 | 66 |
| Islander | 29 | 0 | 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 asian people with a rate of 83.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $93,599 | $117,569 | $67,197 |
| Graduate Degree | $127,143 | $134,303 | $109,300 |
| High School Graduate | $70,278 | $0 | $71,574 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,344 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $108,072 | $116,716 | $77,165 |
| Some College | $88,750 | $110,739 | $75,321 |
$108,072
Average Earnings
$116,716
Average Male
$77,165
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.94% of Gold River residents speak only English, while 20.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,354 | 127 | 2.37% |
| Black | 178 | 20 | 11.24% |
| Multiple | 576 | 5 | 0.87% |
| Hispanic | 731 | 5 | 0.68% |
1.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.2%
Male Poverty Rate
1.8%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gold River is Black, with 11.24% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gold River is Hispanic, with 0.68% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 4.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 7.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6.67% |
| Some College | 2.96% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.53% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 78% |
| Female Employed | 0.91% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $184,444 | $218,798 |
| Households | $166,250 | $193,739 |
| Married Families | $198,325 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $112,083 | $132,472 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
67.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.9%
Male Marriage Rate
64.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
534
Number of Veterans
381
Male Veterans
153
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 227 |
| Korea | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 48 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 248 |
| 75+ | 211 |
| 55 to 64 | 54 |
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 482 | 10.27% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 7.67% |
| Asian | 29 | 3.07% |
| 2+ Races | 23 | 5.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.72%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
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
51.65%
Born in Gold River
82.9%
Native Born
17.1%
Foreign Born
1.68%
Non Citizen
15.42%
Naturalized
82.9% of Gold River residents were born in the United States, with 51.65% having been born in California. 1.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,910 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 7,910 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 7,910 | -22 | -0.28% |
| 2021 | 7,932 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 7,930 | 392 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 7,538 | 15 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,523 | 63 | 0.84% |
| 2017 | 7,460 | -192 | -2.51% |
| 2016 | 7,652 | 13 | 0.17% |
| 2015 | 7,639 | -19 | -0.25% |
| 2014 | 7,658 | -294 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 7,952 | -367 | -4.41% |
| 2012 | 8,319 | 47 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 8,272 | 360 | 4.55% |
| 2010 | 7,912 | 0 | 0% |