Golden, CO

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2021 Population

20,041

1.72% 1-year decline

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

34.7

0.857% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.4%

12.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$83,976

4.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$579,800

7.09% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

10,276

0.41% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Golden, CO had a population of 20k people with a median age of 34.7 and a median household income of $83,976. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Golden, CO declined from 20,391 to 20,041, a −1.72% decrease and its median household income grew from $80,338 to $83,976, a 4.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Golden, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (84.1%), White (Hispanic) (6.44%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.22%), Two+ (Hispanic) (2.11%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.84%).

None of the households in Golden, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Golden, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Golden, CO are Colorado School of Mines (1,676 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Golden, CO was $579,800, and the homeownership rate was 58.8%.

Most people in Golden, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Golden, CO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Golden, CO is home to a population of 20k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.93% of Golden, CO residents were born outside of the country (1.59k people).

In 2021, there were 13.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.8k people) in Golden, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.29k White (Hispanic) and 445 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.3%

2021 Citizenship

95.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Golden, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Golden, CO was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Golden, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Golden, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.8k ± 569
White (Hispanic)
1.29k ± 399
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
445 ± 163

9.5%

Hispanic Population

1.9k people

9.5% of the people in Golden, CO are hispanic (1.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Golden, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

7.93%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.59k people

7.75%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.58k people

As of 2021, 7.93% of Golden, CO residents (1.59k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Golden, CO was 7.75%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Golden, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
269 ± 112
Gulf War (1990s)
133 ± 123
Gulf War (2001-)
132 ± 80

Golden, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Golden, CO employs 10.3k people. The largest industries in Golden, CO are Educational Services (1,525 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,365 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,252 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($162,750), Utilities ($117,011), and Finance & Insurance ($100,769).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.3k

2021 Value

± 831

0.41%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Golden, CO grew at a rate of 0.41%, from 10.2k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Golden, CO, are Management Occupations (1,472 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,037 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (934 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Golden, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.3k

2021 Value

± 831

0.41%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Golden, CO grew at a rate of 0.41%, from 10.2k employees to 10.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Golden, CO, are Educational Services (1,525 people), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (1,365 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,252 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Golden, CO, though some of these residents may live in Golden, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,167

Median earning men ± $16,697

$46,795

Median earning women ± $10,761

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($112,857), Public Administration ($99,600), and Manufacturing ($96,534).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($88,929), Public Administration ($83,304), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($75,547).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Colorado.

$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Golden, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Golden, CO awarded 1,676 degrees. The student population of Golden, CO in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 4,926 male students and 2,261 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Golden, CO are White (1,173 and 77.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (136 and 9.02%), Asian (79 and 5.24%), and Two or More Races (69 and 4.58%).

The largest universities in Golden, CO by number of degrees awarded are Colorado School of Mines (1,676 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Golden, CO are Mechanical Engineering (361 and 21.5%), Computer Science (182 and 10.9%), and Chemical Engineering (154 and 9.19%).

The median tuition cost in Golden, CO for a public four year colleges is $17,160 for in-state students and $38,460 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Golden, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 56.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 21.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 7,187 (68.5% men and 31.5% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 7,187 students enrolled in Golden, CO, 68.5% men and 31.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,790 records, of which 30.8% were women and 69.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Science
144 degree-majors awarded
Chemical Engineering
144 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
299 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Golden, CO was Computer Science with 144 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Golden, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Colorado School of Mines

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,676 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colorado School of Mines with 1,676 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,175 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Golden, CO, which is 2.35 times more than the 501 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,173 degrees mean that there were 8.63 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 136 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($17,160) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,378) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Colorado.

Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Golden, CO was $579,800 in 2021, which is 2.37 times larger than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $541,400 to $579,800, a 7.09% increase. The homeownership rate in Golden, CO is 58.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Golden, CO have an average commute time of 24.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Golden, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$579,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$32,236

$4,377

Median Property Taxes

±$424

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Golden, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Golden, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.8%

Homeownership

2021

67.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.8% of the housing units in Golden, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 60.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Golden, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 98.50

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Golden, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$83,976

Median Household Income

± $7,216

7.45k

Number of Households

± 655

In 2021, the median household income of the 7.45k households in Golden, CO grew to $83,976 from the previous year's value of $80,338.

The following chart displays the households in Golden, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Golden, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (59.7%)
Worked At Home (22.2%)
Carpooled (7.06%)

In 2021, 59.7% of workers in Golden, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (22.2%) and those who carpooled to work (7.06%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

24.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Golden, CO have a shorter commute time (24.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.25% of the workforce in Golden, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Golden, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Golden, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Golden, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

11.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Golden, CO (1.95k out of 17.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Golden, CO is White, followed by Asian and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

97.1% of the population of Golden, CO has health coverage, with 61.3% on employee plans, 9.78% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 15.2% on non-group plans, and 0.473% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, CO see 1166 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.93% decrease from the previous year (1189 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1029 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 277 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Jefferson County, CO.

1,166 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Jefferson County, CO

Primary care physicians in Jefferson County, CO see an average of 1,166 patients per year. This represents a 1.93% decrease from the previous year (1,189 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Jefferson County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.6% under 18 years, 30.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56.2% were men and 43.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

2.86%

Uninsured

61.3%

Employer Coverage

9.78%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

15.2%

Non-Group

0.473%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Golden, CO declined by 22.4% from 3.68% to 2.86%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Golden, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.