Golden, CO Demographics

A map of Golden's Population by Race

Golden, Colorado has an estimated population of 20,417, a less than 1% change from the 20,399 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.3% White, 7.9% Hispanic, 4.3% Multiracial, 4.0% Asian, 1.0% Black, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golden has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Golden, that probability was 34.3% in 2020 and 31.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golden is ranked the 39th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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 was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golden's White Population

16,808 residents of Golden, or 82.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golden is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Golden ranks 228th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's White population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. White residents' share of Golden's population has increased from 80.3% to 82.3%.

Golden is more White than neighboring West Pleasant View (71.4% White), and East Pleasant View (30.6% White). Golden is less White than neighboring Applewood (84.2% White), Fairmount (88.9% White), and Idledale (100% White).

Golden's Black Population

206 residents of Golden, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Golden is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Golden ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.2%. Black residents' share of Golden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Golden is more Black than neighboring Applewood (0.6% Black), East Pleasant View (0% Black), Fairmount (0.5% Black), and Idledale (0% Black). Golden is less Black than neighboring West Pleasant View (1.6% Black).

Golden's Asian Population

811 residents of Golden, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golden is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Golden ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Asian population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Asian residents' share of Golden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.0%.

Golden is more Asian than neighboring Applewood (2% Asian), East Pleasant View (0% Asian), Fairmount (1% Asian), and Idledale (0% Asian). Golden is less Asian than neighboring West Pleasant View (4.6% Asian).

Golden's Hispanic Population

1,610 residents of Golden, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golden is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Golden ranks 288th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Golden's population has decreased from 9.7% to 7.9%.

Golden is more Hispanic than neighboring Fairmount (5.4% Hispanic), and Idledale (0% Hispanic). Golden is less Hispanic than neighboring West Pleasant View (15% Hispanic), Applewood (10% Hispanic), and East Pleasant View (33.5% Hispanic).

Golden's Native American/Other Population

114 residents of Golden, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golden is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Golden ranks 281st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Golden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Golden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Idledale (0% Native American/Other). Golden is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Pleasant View (0.8% Native American/Other), Applewood (1.1% Native American/Other), East Pleasant View (30.4% Native American/Other), and Fairmount (1.2% Native American/Other).

Golden's Multiracial Population

868 residents of Golden, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golden is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Golden ranks 231st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Golden's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Golden is more Multiracial than neighboring Applewood (2.1% Multiracial), Fairmount (3.1% Multiracial), and Idledale (0% Multiracial). Golden is less Multiracial than neighboring West Pleasant View (6.6% Multiracial), and East Pleasant View (5.4% 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.