Census Bureau data for Golden Valley CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Golden Valley CDP
- What is the median household income in Golden Valley CDP?
- The median household income in Golden Valley CDP is $43,940 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Golden Valley CDP?
- The poverty rate in Golden Valley CDP is 16.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Golden Valley CDP?
- $153,000 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Golden Valley CDP?
- The median gross rent in Golden Valley CDP is $1,156 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Golden Valley CDP residents have a college degree?
- 4.4% of adults in Golden Valley CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
7,999
Median Income
$43,940
Median Home Value
$153,000
Poverty Rate
16.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
1.4%
Median Age
61.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,985 (+12.8%)
Home Value:
+$71,400 (+87.5%)
Poverty Rate:
+7.4 pp (+78.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.0 pp (-40.5%)
Unemployment:
-10.9 pp (-88.6%)
Demographics
Total Population
7,999
Median Age
61.0
Female
48.4%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
White (non-Hisp.) 76.6%
Two or More 10.1%
Other 3.8%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
11.0%
Puerto Rican
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,940
±$4,266
-$32,932 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$63,009
Median Family Income
$49,713
Poverty Rate
16.8%
+7.9 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
29.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
18.6%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.3%
$10–15k
5.5%
$15–25k
14.8%
$25–35k
14.6%
$35–50k
20.4%
$50–75k
10.6%
$75–100k
11.0%
$100–150k
13.6%
$150–200k
2.2%
$200k+
2.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
4,515
Owner-Occupied
91.4%
Renter-Occupied
8.6%
Vacancy Rate
15.0%
Median Home Value
$153,000
-$205,900 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,156
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
45.4%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
54.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.3%
$50–100k
21.9%
$100–200k
15.4%
$200–300k
24.0%
$300–500k
15.0%
$500k–$1M
1.6%
Gross Rent Distribution
$500–1k
41.9%
$1–1.5k
25.6%
$1.5–2k
32.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
1.1%
1 vehicle
31.3%
2 vehicles
37.9%
3+
29.7%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
37.3%
2–4 units
1.4%
Mobile home
59.9%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
1.4%
1940–1969
0.7%
1970–1999
8.0%
2000–2009
38.0%
2010+
7.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
73.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
4.4%
-28.2 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.2%
Some College / Associate
23.9%
Less Than High School
10.8%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
32.7%
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
-3.8 pp vs. state
Work from Home
8.8%
Self-Employed
9.1%
Government Workers
17.6%
Private For-Profit
73.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
22.8%
Arts/Entmt.
18.7%
Prof. Services
10.5%
Retail
9.5%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Finance
7.6%
Wholesale
6.4%
Public Admin
5.9%
Construction
4.8%
Transportation
3.1%
Occupation
Sales
36.5%
Management
28.7%
Food Prep
16.2%
Production
13.6%
Construction
4.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.1 min
Drove Alone
55.5%
Carpool
30.2%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
8.8%
Walked
2.9%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
3,839
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
3.1%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
2.6%
5–9
1.4%
10–14
2.5%
15–19
4.1%
20–24
1.9%
25–34
7.4%
35–44
3.6%
45–54
13.6%
55–64
8.8%
65–74
11.9%
75–84
18.5%
85+
20.5%
Under 18: 9.4%
Working age (18–64): 90.6%
65 and over: 42.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
2.4%
Naturalized Citizen
92.8%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.4%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
62.4%
Europe
10.3%
Asia
1.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
14.0%
With a Disability
31.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
88.9%
Uninsured
11.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
78.7%
Has a Computer
81.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.2%
Moved from Abroad
1.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023