Golden City, MO Demographics

A map of Golden City's Population by Race

Golden City, Missouri has an estimated population of 708, an increase from the 656 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.3% White, 8.3% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden City has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Golden City, that probability was 26.0% in 2020 and 21.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden City is ranked the 446th most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Golden City was ranked the 445th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden City's White Population

625 residents of Golden City, or 88.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden City is considerably higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Golden City ranks 773rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden City's White population has grown by an estimated 11.4%. White residents' share of Golden City's population has increased from 85.5% to 88.3%.

Golden City is more White than neighboring Milford (81.5% White). Golden City is less White than neighboring Lockwood (89.4% White), Avilla (94.3% White), Lamar (92.1% White), and Jasper (90.2% White).

Golden City's Black Population

0 residents of Golden City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden City is considerably lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Golden City ranks 518th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden City's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Golden City's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Golden City is less Black than neighboring Lamar (0.6% Black).

Golden City's Asian Population

0 residents of Golden City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden City is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Golden City ranks 615th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden City's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Golden City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Golden City is less Asian than neighboring Lockwood (0.6% Asian).

Golden City's Hispanic Population

59 residents of Golden City, or 8.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden City is slightly higher than in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Golden City ranks 227th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden City's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 110.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden City's population has increased from 4.3% to 8.3%.

Golden City is more Hispanic than neighboring Lockwood (3% Hispanic), Avilla (2.9% Hispanic), Milford (0% Hispanic), Lamar (1.1% Hispanic), and Jasper (1.4% Hispanic).

Golden City's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Golden City, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden City is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden City ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden City's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Golden City is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lockwood (0.7% Native American/Other), Avilla (0% Native American/Other), Milford (0% Native American/Other), and Lamar (0.8% Native American/Other). Golden City is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jasper (2.6% Native American/Other).

Golden City's Multiracial Population

14 residents of Golden City, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden City is slightly lower than in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Golden City ranks 125th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 73.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden City's population has decreased from 7.9% to 2.0%.

Golden City is less Multiracial than neighboring Lockwood (6.2% Multiracial), Avilla (2.9% Multiracial), Milford (18.5% Multiracial), Lamar (5.3% Multiracial), and Jasper (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.