Golden, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Golden, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
20,693
Unemployment
4.6%
Poverty
15.8%
Median Home
$522,200
Median Income
$72,349
Median Rent
$1,386
Golden SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
4
Diversity
7
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
9
Commute
7
Golden, CO Crime Report
581
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,797.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
12.96%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Golden / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 581 | 2,797.6 | 2,971.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 44 | 211.9 | 381.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 9.6 | 63.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 26 | 125.2 | 246.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 537 | 2,585.7 | 2,590.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 49 | 235.9 | 348.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 441 | 2,123.5 | 1,858.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 47 | 226.3 | 384.0 | 219.9 |
Golden, CO Cost Of Living
125
Golden's Overall Cost Of Living
Golden's Overall Cost Of Living
1.2x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Golden | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 84 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 98 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 194 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 95 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 79 | 86 | 100 | |
Golden, CO Photos
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Rankings for Golden in Colorado
Map Of Golden, CO
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6
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Population over time in Golden
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20,693 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 20,798 | 2.1% |
| 2017 | 20,365 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 20,268 | 2.5% |
| 2015 | 19,780 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 19,759 | 3.8% |
| 2013 | 19,034 | 1.4% |
| 2012 | 18,775 | 0.8% |
| 2011 | 18,630 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 18,414 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Golden
| Race | Golden | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.5% | 68.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 1.8% | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.8% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% | 21.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Golden
| Gender | Golden | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.0% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 58.0% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Golden for adults over 25
| Education | Golden | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 17.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 31.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 19.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 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 | 8.5% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.3% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.2% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.7% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.8% | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.1% | 8.8% | 7.7% |
