Golden, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
20,467
Population
2,123/sq mi density
$95,913
Median Income
$57,987 per capita
$790,500
Home Value
$857,136 Zillow
$1,854
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
119
Violent Crime/100K
2,422 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$95,913 median income, 4.5% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.0 / 5.0
$790,500 home value, $1,854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
20,467
Census 2023
Population Density
2,123
per square mile
Land Area
10.0
square miles (26.0 km²)
Median Age
35.1 yrs
10% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
59.0%
Male
41.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.6% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 2.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
84.7%
Black
1.6%
Hispanic
7.3%
Asian
4.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.1% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 7.3% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 0.6% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.1%
Spanish
7.3%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
5.8%
Veterans
4.9%
18% below US avg (6%)
Disability
9.5%
27% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.6%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.4%
72% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.427
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 20,467 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,123 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 35.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 59.0% |
| Female | 41.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.7% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7.3% |
| Asian | 4.1% |
Language
| English Only | 92.1% |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 5.8% |
| Veterans | 4.9% |
| Disability | 9.5% |
| Health Insurance | 97.6% |
| Uninsured | 2.4% |
| Broadband Access | 93.3% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.427 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |