Golden Meadow is a town located in Lafourche Parish Louisiana. Golden Meadow has a 2024 population of 1,602. Golden Meadow is currently declining at a rate of -2.26% annually and its population has decreased by -8.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,750 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden Meadow is $76,288 with a poverty rate of 17.78%. The median age in Golden Meadow is 45.4 years: 46.1 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden Meadow was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,777 | 86.56% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 4.43% |
| Other race | 80 | 3.9% |
| Two or more races | 60 | 2.92% |
| Native American | 32 | 1.56% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.1% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 775 | 2.63 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 400 | 3.24 | 91.8 | 8.3 |
| Non Family | 262 | 1.25 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Female | 64 | 2.59 | 26.6 | 73.4 |
| Male | 49 | 5.06 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 167 | 11.18% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 3.75% |
| Bachelors Degree | 133 | 8.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 60 | 4.02% |
| High School Graduate | 743 | 49.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 8.9% |
| Some College | 202 | 13.52% |
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 | 1,288 | 1,025 | 171 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 83 | 0 |
| Other Race | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| Black | 42 | 32 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 42 | 5 |
| Native American | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 40.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $39,450 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $45,368 | $0 | $45,368 |
| High School Graduate | $47,708 | $56,168 | $14,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $61,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,830 | $56,413 | $27,933 |
| Some College | $35,577 | $77,986 | $31,250 |
$41,830
Average Earnings
$56,413
Average Male
$27,933
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.42% of Golden Meadow residents speak only English, while 19.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 14.84% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,762 | 215 | 12.2% |
| Black | 91 | 88 | 96.7% |
| Multiple | 60 | 31 | 51.67% |
| Native | 32 | 18 | 56.25% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 13 | 13.68% |
17.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.74%
Male Poverty Rate
21.1%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden Meadow is Black, with 96.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden Meadow is White, with 12.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| High School | 13.32% |
| Some College | 8.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.67% |
| Male Employed | 4.8% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,536 | $89,437 |
| Households | $55,917 | $76,288 |
| Married Families | $66,990 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,714 | $45,121 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
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
120
Number of Veterans
120
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 56 |
| Vietnam | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 8.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.83%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.5%
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
80.37%
Born in Golden Meadow
94.5%
Native Born
5.5%
Foreign Born
0.73%
Non Citizen
4.77%
Naturalized
94.5% of Golden Meadow residents were born in the United States, with 80.37% having been born in Louisiana. 0.73% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,417 | -37 | -2.54% |
| 2028 | 1,454 | -37 | -2.48% |
| 2027 | 1,491 | -37 | -2.42% |
| 2026 | 1,528 | -37 | -2.36% |
| 2025 | 1,565 | -37 | -2.31% |
| 2024 | 1,602 | -37 | -2.26% |
| 2023 | 1,639 | -30 | -1.8% |
| 2022 | 1,669 | -67 | -3.86% |
| 2021 | 1,736 | -14 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 1,750 | -198 | -10.16% |
| 2019 | 1,948 | -26 | -1.32% |
| 2018 | 1,974 | -21 | -1.05% |
| 2017 | 1,995 | -41 | -2.01% |
| 2016 | 2,036 | -17 | -0.83% |
| 2015 | 2,053 | -16 | -0.77% |
| 2014 | 2,069 | -6 | -0.29% |
| 2013 | 2,075 | -16 | -0.77% |
| 2012 | 2,091 | -12 | -0.57% |
| 2011 | 2,103 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 2,107 | 0 | 0% |