Golden Valley, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
21,927
Population
2,150/sq mi density
$114,435
Median Income
$71,455 per capita
$423,500
Home Value
$437,635 Zillow
$1,815
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
67
Violent Crime/100K
1,000 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$114,435 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$423,500 home value, $1,815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
21,927
Census 2023
Population Density
2,150
per square mile
Land Area
10.5
square miles (27.3 km²)
Median Age
44.3 yrs
14% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 2.2% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 4.5% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
81.6%
Black
6.9%
Hispanic
4.8%
Asian
2.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 88.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 13.5% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
88.4%
Spanish
13.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
9.7%
Veterans
6.6%
10% above US avg (6%)
Disability
10.5%
19% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
97.5%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.5%
71% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.415
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 21,927 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 2,150 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 10.5 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.3 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.9% |
| Female | 52.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.8% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
Language
| English Only | 88.4% |
| Spanish | 13.5% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 9.7% |
| Veterans | 6.6% |
| Disability | 10.5% |
| Health Insurance | 97.5% |
| Uninsured | 2.5% |
| Broadband Access | 93.2% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.415 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |