Golden, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Golden, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
20,391
Unemployment
5.3%
Poverty
13.1%
Median Home
$541,400
Median Income
$80,338
Median Rent
$1,495
Golden SnackAbility
8.5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
7
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
7
Golden, CO Crime Report
756
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,603.3
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
53.59%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Golden / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 756 | 3,603.3 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 33 | 157.3 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 5 | 23.8 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 23 | 109.6 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 723 | 3,446.0 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 117 | 557.6 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 519 | 2,473.7 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 87 | 414.7 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Golden, CO Cost Of Living
127
Golden's Overall Cost Of Living
Golden's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Golden | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 90 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 196 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 106 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 78 | 87 | 100 | |
Golden, CO Photos
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Rankings for Golden in Colorado
Map Of Golden, CO
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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Population over time in Golden
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 20,391 | -2.0% |
| 2019 | 20,798 | 2.1% |
| 2018 | 20,365 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 20,268 | 2.5% |
| 2016 | 19,780 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 19,759 | 3.8% |
| 2014 | 19,034 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 18,775 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 18,630 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 18,414 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Golden
| Race | Golden | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.0% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.9% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.2% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Golden
| Gender | Golden | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 41.8% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 58.2% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Golden for adults over 25
| Education | Golden | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 19.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 16.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 28.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Golden, Colorado
| Income | Golden | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.1% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.7% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.6% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.5% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.2% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.1% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.0% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
