Golden City is a city located in Barton County Missouri. Golden City has a 2024 population of 658. Golden City is currently growing at a rate of 0.15% annually and its population has increased by 0.61% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 654 in 2020.
The average household income in Golden City is $50,962 with a poverty rate of 25.58%. The median age in Golden City is 55 years: 53.9 years for males, and 55.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Golden City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 557 | 91.01% |
| Two or more races | 40 | 6.54% |
| Native American | 10 | 1.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.49% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 287 | 2.11 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Non Family | 124 | 1.12 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Married | 118 | 2.67 | 90.7 | 9.3 |
| Female | 30 | 3.13 | 70 | 30 |
| Male | 15 | 3.93 | 60 | 40 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 33 | 6.78% |
| Associates Degree | 32 | 6.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 49 | 10.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 35 | 7.19% |
| High School Graduate | 234 | 48.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 5.34% |
| Some College | 78 | 16.02% |
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 | 437 | 381 | 62 |
| 2+ Races | 40 | 40 | 20 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 17 |
| Native American | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $46,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $40,694 |
| High School Graduate | $27,500 | $44,375 | $22,083 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,875 | $30,417 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,654 | $41,071 | $25,000 |
| Some College | $30,625 | $37,917 | $28,250 |
$33,654
Average Earnings
$41,071
Average Male
$25,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Golden City residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 551 | 141 | 25.59% |
| Multiple | 40 | 11 | 27.5% |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 100% |
25.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.86%
Male Poverty Rate
29.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Golden City is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Golden City is White, with 25.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.74%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.59% |
| High School | 29.06% |
| Some College | 17.27% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 15.31% |
| Male Employed | 6.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,156 | $69,277 |
| Households | $37,679 | $50,962 |
| Married Families | $67,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,409 | $24,696 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 3.74% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 22.5% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.4%
Labor Force Participation
41.6%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
63.24%
Born in Golden City
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
99.67% of Golden City residents were born in the United States, with 63.24% having been born in Missouri. 0% 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 | 663 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2028 | 662 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2027 | 661 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2026 | 660 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2025 | 659 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2024 | 658 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2023 | 657 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2022 | 655 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 655 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2020 | 654 | -61 | -8.53% |
| 2019 | 715 | -6 | -0.83% |
| 2018 | 721 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2017 | 723 | -3 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 726 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 726 | -9 | -1.22% |
| 2014 | 735 | -12 | -1.61% |
| 2013 | 747 | -9 | -1.19% |
| 2012 | 756 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 759 | -3 | -0.39% |
| 2010 | 762 | 0 | 0% |