Golden Hills is a CDP located in Kern County California. Golden Hills has a 2024 population of 10,098. Golden Hills is currently growing at a rate of 1.03% annually but its population has decreased by -1.33% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 10,234 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden Hills is $112,521 with a poverty rate of 9.14%. The median age in Golden Hills is 38.3 years: 36.6 years for males, and 42.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,106 | 81.95% |
| Other race | 923 | 9.33% |
| Two or more races | 673 | 6.8% |
| Black or African American | 83 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 32 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.13% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,657 | 2.7 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Married | 2,036 | 3.25 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Non Family | 943 | 1.23 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Female | 483 | 2.83 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Male | 195 | 3.75 | 29.2 | 70.8 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 1.66% |
| Associates Degree | 670 | 9.86% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,254 | 18.45% |
| Graduate Degree | 476 | 7.01% |
| High School Graduate | 1,897 | 27.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 554 | 8.15% |
| Some College | 1,831 | 26.95% |
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 | 4,553 | 4,412 | 1,235 |
| Hispanic | 1,906 | 1,406 | 391 |
| Other Race | 601 | 361 | 77 |
| 2+ Races | 311 | 302 | 85 |
| Asian | 62 | 62 | 25 |
| Native American | 32 | 32 | 0 |
| Islander | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $97,763 | $99,958 | $80,188 |
| Graduate Degree | $98,690 | $102,829 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,303 | $87,599 | $32,113 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $95,647 | $23,667 |
| Overall | $57,337 | $86,138 | $31,420 |
| Some College | $40,547 | $58,125 | $0 |
$57,337
Average Earnings
$86,138
Average Male
$31,420
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.48% of Golden Hills residents speak only English, while 17.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.38% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,356 | 544 | 8.56% |
| Hispanic | 3,090 | 252 | 8.16% |
| Other | 922 | 117 | 12.69% |
| Black | 83 | 74 | 89.16% |
| Multiple | 673 | 50 | 7.43% |
| Asian | 62 | 8 | 12.9% |
9.14%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.32%
Male Poverty Rate
7.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden Hills is Black, with 89.16% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden Hills is Multiple, with 7.43% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.37%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.6% |
| Some College | 7.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.04% |
| Female Employed | 5.23% |
| Male Employed | 4.32% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,359 | $119,396 |
| Households | $96,676 | $112,521 |
| Married Families | $124,796 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $77,361 | $81,736 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
50.9%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
725
Number of Veterans
687
Male Veterans
38
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 332 |
| First Gulf War | 203 |
| Second Gulf War | 141 |
| Korea | 29 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 273 |
| 35 to 54 | 169 |
| 75+ | 135 |
| 18 to 34 | 79 |
| 55 to 64 | 69 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 682 | 11.03% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 6.8% |
| Other Race | 9 | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.07%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.1%
Employment Rate
6.4%
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
70.7%
Born in Golden Hills
92.77%
Native Born
7.23%
Foreign Born
4.93%
Non Citizen
2.29%
Naturalized
92.77% of Golden Hills residents were born in the United States, with 70.7% having been born in California. 4.93% 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 | 10,098 | 103 | 1.03% |
| 2023 | 9,995 | 103 | 1.04% |
| 2022 | 9,892 | -159 | -1.58% |
| 2021 | 10,051 | -183 | -1.79% |
| 2020 | 10,234 | 883 | 9.44% |
| 2019 | 9,351 | -56 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 9,407 | 518 | 5.83% |
| 2017 | 8,889 | -62 | -0.69% |
| 2016 | 8,951 | 638 | 7.67% |
| 2015 | 8,313 | -85 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 8,398 | 693 | 8.99% |
| 2013 | 7,705 | -103 | -1.32% |
| 2012 | 7,808 | -298 | -3.68% |
| 2011 | 8,106 | -550 | -6.35% |
| 2010 | 8,656 | 0 | 0% |