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 $115,541 with a poverty rate of 12.01%. The median age in Golden Hills is 37.3 years: 34.9 years for males, and 38.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden Hills was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,393 | 80.35% |
| Other race | 992 | 9.5% |
| Two or more races | 797 | 7.63% |
| Asian | 142 | 1.36% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.76% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.11% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,935 | 2.65 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 2,158 | 3.22 | 93.2 | 6.8 |
| Non Family | 1,082 | 1.28 | 68.9 | 31.1 |
| Female | 478 | 2.82 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Male | 217 | 3.42 | 15.2 | 84.8 |
3.09
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 56 | 0.78% |
| Associates Degree | 618 | 8.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,462 | 20.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 504 | 7.06% |
| High School Graduate | 1,887 | 26.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 524 | 7.34% |
| Some College | 2,086 | 29.23% |
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 | 4,682 | 4,654 | 1,378 |
| Hispanic | 1,975 | 1,434 | 467 |
| Other Race | 702 | 436 | 121 |
| 2+ Races | 343 | 343 | 116 |
| Asian | 142 | 142 | 25 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Islander | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 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 | $99,250 | $102,583 | $68,477 |
| Graduate Degree | $106,042 | $109,756 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,397 | $90,761 | $36,994 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $100,858 | $23,788 |
| Overall | $59,363 | $93,265 | $34,620 |
| Some College | $52,692 | $64,578 | $33,832 |
$59,363
Average Earnings
$93,265
Average Male
$34,620
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.72% of Golden Hills residents speak only English, while 18.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,753 | 893 | 13.22% |
| Hispanic | 3,026 | 253 | 8.36% |
| Multiple | 797 | 89 | 11.17% |
| Black | 79 | 71 | 89.87% |
| Other | 991 | 67 | 6.76% |
| Asian | 142 | 9 | 6.34% |
12.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
13%
Male Poverty Rate
11.02%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden Hills is Black, with 89.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden Hills is Asian, with 6.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 22.89% |
| Some College | 9.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 93.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 37.16% |
| Female Employed | 5.46% |
| Male Employed | 3.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $109,272 | $127,856 |
| Households | $94,654 | $115,541 |
| Married Families | $142,589 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,803 | $72,790 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
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
704
Number of Veterans
670
Male Veterans
34
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 288 |
| First Gulf War | 240 |
| Second Gulf War | 134 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 207 |
| 35 to 54 | 199 |
| 75+ | 151 |
| 55 to 64 | 98 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 626 | 9.94% |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 12.13% |
| Other Race | 9 | 1.04% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 0.16% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
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
72.45%
Born in Golden Hills
93.22%
Native Born
6.78%
Foreign Born
4.54%
Non Citizen
2.24%
Naturalized
93.22% of Golden Hills residents were born in the United States, with 72.45% having been born in California. 4.54% 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% |