Golden Gate is a CDP located in Collier County Florida. Golden Gate has a 2024 population of 30,306. Golden Gate is currently growing at a rate of 1.52% annually but its population has decreased by -0.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,376 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden Gate is $83,218 with a poverty rate of 12.89%. The median age in Golden Gate is 35.4 years: 36.4 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden Gate was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 11,951 | 41.54% |
| White | 9,414 | 32.72% |
| Black or African American | 4,371 | 15.19% |
| Other race | 2,119 | 7.37% |
| Native American | 838 | 2.91% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,100 | 3.55 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Married | 4,162 | 4.06 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Non Family | 1,807 | 1.64 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Female | 1,342 | 4.53 | 51.3 | 48.7 |
| Male | 789 | 3.57 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
3.9
Average Family Size
3.55
Average Household Size
54.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,608 | 8.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,799 | 9.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,671 | 8.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 838 | 4.43% |
| High School Graduate | 8,059 | 42.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,368 | 12.53% |
| Some College | 2,560 | 13.54% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,139 | 9,110 | 1,610 |
| 2+ Races | 8,017 | 6,247 | 1,069 |
| White | 3,807 | 3,511 | 763 |
| Black | 2,682 | 2,049 | 75 |
| Other Race | 1,504 | 1,195 | 177 |
| Native American | 375 | 124 | 0 |
| Asian | 74 | 57 | 26 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.22%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 35.14%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,031 | $45,395 | $47,925 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,042 | $30,913 | $42,639 |
| High School Graduate | $34,550 | $38,279 | $27,590 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,567 | $35,631 | $21,146 |
| Overall | $36,189 | $39,585 | $31,701 |
| Some College | $40,866 | $46,220 | $36,419 |
$36,189
Average Earnings
$39,585
Average Male
$31,701
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
28.24% of Golden Gate residents speak only English, while 71.76% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 60.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,793 | 2,395 | 12.74% |
| Multiple | 11,951 | 1,323 | 11.07% |
| White | 5,124 | 843 | 16.45% |
| Other | 2,119 | 587 | 27.7% |
| Black | 4,371 | 475 | 10.87% |
| Native | 838 | 127 | 15.16% |
| Asian | 74 | 17 | 22.97% |
12.89%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.94%
Male Poverty Rate
13.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden Gate is Other, with 27.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden Gate is Black, with 10.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18.86% |
| High School | 10.25% |
| Some College | 8.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 23.11% |
| Female Employed | 6.14% |
| Male Employed | 4.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.31% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,078 | $87,240 |
| Households | $64,767 | $83,218 |
| Married Families | $76,260 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,793 | $52,327 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.3%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
485
Number of Veterans
473
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 180 |
| First Gulf War | 92 |
| Second Gulf War | 87 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 135 |
| 55 to 64 | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 104 |
| 35 to 54 | 70 |
| 18 to 34 | 68 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 306 | 4.06% |
| Hispanic | 110 | 0.79% |
| 2+ Races | 91 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 38 | 7.24% |
| Black | 33 | 1.04% |
| Other Race | 17 | 1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.77%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
68.9%
Employment Rate
3.7%
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
30.04%
Born in Golden Gate
49.62%
Native Born
50.38%
Foreign Born
26.96%
Non Citizen
23.42%
Naturalized
49.62% of Golden Gate residents were born in the United States, with 30.04% having been born in Florida. 26.96% 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 | 30,306 | 453 | 1.52% |
| 2023 | 29,853 | 453 | 1.54% |
| 2022 | 29,400 | 129 | 0.44% |
| 2021 | 29,271 | -1,105 | -3.64% |
| 2020 | 30,376 | 824 | 2.79% |
| 2019 | 29,552 | -552 | -1.83% |
| 2018 | 30,104 | 263 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 29,841 | 913 | 3.16% |
| 2016 | 28,928 | -330 | -1.13% |
| 2015 | 29,258 | 341 | 1.18% |
| 2014 | 28,917 | 667 | 2.36% |
| 2013 | 28,250 | 1,923 | 7.3% |
| 2012 | 26,327 | 779 | 3.05% |
| 2011 | 25,548 | 1,587 | 6.62% |
| 2010 | 23,961 | 0 | 0% |