Golden is a city located in Jefferson County Colorado. Golden has a 2024 population of 20,191. It is also the county seat of Jefferson County. Golden is currently declining at a rate of -0.25% annually and its population has decreased by -1% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,394 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden is $146,930 with a poverty rate of 12.95%. The median age in Golden is 35.1 years: 31.6 years for males, and 39.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,331 | 84.68% |
| Two or more races | 1,554 | 7.59% |
| Asian | 844 | 4.12% |
| Black or African American | 324 | 1.58% |
| Other race | 294 | 1.44% |
| Native American | 106 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,782 | 2.33 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
| Non Family | 3,656 | 1.65 | 42.6 | 57.4 |
| Married | 3,171 | 2.92 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 609 | 2.77 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Male | 346 | 3.27 | 91 | 9 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
58.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 444 | 3.4% |
| Associates Degree | 575 | 4.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,672 | 28.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,027 | 30.86% |
| High School Graduate | 2,222 | 17.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 59 | 0.45% |
| Some College | 2,050 | 15.71% |
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 | 11,163 | 10,880 | 6,966 |
| 2+ Races | 899 | 793 | 299 |
| Hispanic | 822 | 628 | 183 |
| Asian | 321 | 321 | 275 |
| Other Race | 197 | 132 | 61 |
| Black | 161 | 154 | 9 |
| Native American | 56 | 21 | 0 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 85.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,042 | $91,600 | $51,788 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,556 | $109,861 | $82,821 |
| High School Graduate | $42,080 | $43,007 | $39,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,125 | $20,326 | $0 |
| Overall | $64,814 | $72,763 | $54,731 |
| Some College | $52,686 | $64,345 | $41,021 |
$64,814
Average Earnings
$72,763
Average Male
$54,731
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.15% of Golden residents speak only English, while 7.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.45% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 15,394 | 1,906 | 12.38% |
| Multiple | 1,322 | 262 | 19.82% |
| Hispanic | 1,031 | 175 | 16.97% |
| Asian | 731 | 70 | 9.58% |
| Other | 160 | 23 | 14.37% |
| Black | 156 | 22 | 14.1% |
12.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.12%
Male Poverty Rate
8.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden is Multiple, with 19.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden is Asian, with 9.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.82% |
| Some College | 8.52% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.22% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 41.7% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.45% |
| Male Employed | 11.79% |
| Female Employed | 5.87% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $144,074 | $183,301 |
| Households | $95,913 | $146,930 |
| Married Families | $177,745 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,577 | $90,767 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
837
Number of Veterans
767
Male Veterans
70
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 202 |
| First Gulf War | 179 |
| Second Gulf War | 147 |
| Korea | 127 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 264 |
| 35 to 54 | 184 |
| 55 to 64 | 173 |
| 65 to 74 | 140 |
| 18 to 34 | 76 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 749 | 5.1% |
| 2+ Races | 66 | 5.25% |
| Other Race | 22 | 8.06% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 1.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.75%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
4.5%
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
35.01%
Born in Golden
94.16%
Native Born
5.84%
Foreign Born
2.67%
Non Citizen
3.18%
Naturalized
94.16% of Golden residents were born in the United States, with 35.01% having been born in Colorado. 2.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 19,937 | -51 | -0.26% |
| 2028 | 19,988 | -51 | -0.25% |
| 2027 | 20,039 | -50 | -0.25% |
| 2026 | 20,089 | -51 | -0.25% |
| 2025 | 20,140 | -51 | -0.25% |
| 2024 | 20,191 | -51 | -0.25% |
| 2023 | 20,242 | -342 | -1.66% |
| 2022 | 20,584 | -118 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 20,702 | 308 | 1.51% |
| 2020 | 20,394 | -40 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 20,434 | -21 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 20,455 | -226 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 20,681 | 585 | 2.91% |
| 2016 | 20,096 | 194 | 0.97% |
| 2015 | 19,902 | 188 | 0.95% |
| 2014 | 19,714 | 272 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 19,442 | 116 | 0.6% |
| 2012 | 19,326 | 58 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 19,268 | 361 | 1.91% |
| 2010 | 18,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 17,159 | 4,043 | 30.82% |
| 1990 | 13,116 | 879 | 7.18% |
| 1980 | 12,237 | 2,420 | 24.65% |
| 1970 | 9,817 | 2,699 | 37.92% |
| 1960 | 7,118 | 1,880 | 35.89% |
| 1950 | 5,238 | 2,063 | 64.98% |
| 1940 | 3,175 | -16,762 | -84.07% |