Golden, Colorado
Golden: County seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States
About
Golden is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,867. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,347 inhabitants.
The city was created 165 years ago in 1858.
Quick Facts about Golden
| Population : | 20,347 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 80400–80499 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.96% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.04% |
| Altitude : | 5,673 feet / 1729 meters |
| Capital city : | Golden is capital of Jefferson County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1859 (165 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 12:01:42 (21st November 2024) |
| Population growth : | 7.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Golden is located at 39°45'20"N 105°13'16"W (39.7555400, -105.2211000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Golden
- Veliko Tarnovo (2000 )
- Veliko Tarnovo Municipality (2000 )
Demographics
The population of Golden increased by 7.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,867 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,384 | 2.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,560 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,658 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 20,113 | 2.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 20,388 | 1.35% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 20,488 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 21,028 | 2.57% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,776 | -1.21% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,767 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,347 | -2.06% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 35,911 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 34,426 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.3% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 35,196 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 34,593 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.0% |
| White only, percent : | 73.4% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.9% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 38.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 55.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,537 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 21.4% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.4% |
Golden zip code is 80401.
County name: Jefferson, County
fips: 08059
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $720,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,137 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $771 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $2,002 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 12,141 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.95 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 36.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.8% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 72,021 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 117,993 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 272,087 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 714,415 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $20,204 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $91,600 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $48,611 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,827 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,454 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,575 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,318 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,321 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 242 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,281 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,450.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.12 |
Schools in Golden
College & universities near Golden, CO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126775 | Colorado School of Mines | Golden (CO) | 80401 |
| 462318 | National Personal Training Institute of Colorado | Lakewood (CO) | 80401-3304 |
| 127909 | Red Rocks Community College | Lakewood (CO) | 80228-1255 |
| 126784 | Colorado School of Trades | Lakewood (CO) | 80215-2996 |
| 126669 | Colorado Christian University | Lakewood (CO) | 80226 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Golden, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEN | Union Station | 1701 Wynkoop Street | RAIL |
| DEB | Denver (Bus Station), Colorado | 1055 19th Street | BUS |
| BLD | Boulder, Colorado | 30th & Diagonal Highway | BUS |
| PJT | Pine Junction, CO | 76 Mount Evans Boulevard | BUS |
| LGM | Longmont, Colorado | 623 Main St. | BUS |
Post offices near Golden
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Golden Post Office | Golden (CO) | 80401 |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Golden , Michigan township in Oceana County, Michigan with a population of 1,768 people.
- Golden , Illinois city in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 611 people.
- Golden , Mississippi human settlement in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, United States of America with a population of 189 people.
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lakewood | 157,429 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Arvada | 121,936 | The second most populous city in Jefferson County, Colorado. |
| Ken Caryl | 32,438 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado |
| Wheat Ridge | 31,857 | City in Colorado, USA |
| Columbine | 24,280 | School shooting at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado, United States on 20 April 1999 |
| Applewood | 7,160 | Census designated place |
| Edgewater | 5,393 | Human settlement in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Evergreen | 3,944 | County seat of Conecuh County, Alabama, United States |
| Genesee | 3,609 | City in Idaho |
| Kittredge | 1,304 | Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Colorado |
| Mountain View | 549 | Town in Jefferson County, Colorado, USA |
| Morrison | 430 | Municipality in Colorado, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Golden distances to largest Colorado cities
